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... movies or the power may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may not be copyrighted. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will be sure to insert the ... record movies. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as is working correctly. • To play back images, connect the camera to another device with a cable, be displayed on the display panel before using for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA...
... movies or the power may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may not be copyrighted. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will be sure to insert the ... record movies. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as is working correctly. • To play back images, connect the camera to another device with a cable, be displayed on the display panel before using for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA...
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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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... of b to lock. Slide in microphone. *3 Used to prevent accidental operation. 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... connector*3 M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O (USB) jack P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery tray lever S Battery tray *1 Used to connect accessories. 11US
... of b to lock. Slide in microphone. *3 Used to prevent accidental operation. 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... connector*3 M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O (USB) jack P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery tray lever S Battery tray *1 Used to connect accessories. 11US
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...supplied) NP-BG1/FG1 Via a computer Approx. 245 min. Via AC-UD20* (sold separately). Index 14US Continued r Charging is turned on . 2 Connect the camera to charge the camera? Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off (full charge) (page 53). Charging may...the micro USB cable (supplied). Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on with all computers is not assured. • If you connect the camera to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Notes • You can use the micro...
...supplied) NP-BG1/FG1 Via a computer Approx. 245 min. Via AC-UD20* (sold separately). Index 14US Continued r Charging is turned on . 2 Connect the camera to charge the camera? Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off (full charge) (page 53). Charging may...the micro USB cable (supplied). Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on with all computers is not assured. • If you connect the camera to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Notes • You can use the micro...
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...button on the smartphone, and connect to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Changing the shooting mode (movie mode/interval photo recording mode) - Index 22US For details on the smartphone setting, see "Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only)" on your smartphone.... 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. To make the setting, select [...
...button on the smartphone, and connect to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Changing the shooting mode (movie mode/interval photo recording mode) - Index 22US For details on the smartphone setting, see "Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only)" on your smartphone.... 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. To make the setting, select [...
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...RMOTE] is displayed. Recording data to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Notes • This function is being uploaded to a smartphone - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display ...the NEXT button to display [A.OFF] (Auto Power Off), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to media - HDMI connection is not available in the following cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in interval photo recording mode - Turns the power off ...
...RMOTE] is displayed. Recording data to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Notes • This function is being uploaded to a smartphone - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display ...the NEXT button to display [A.OFF] (Auto Power Off), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to media - HDMI connection is not available in the following cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in interval photo recording mode - Turns the power off ...
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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 set so the connected device supplies power to it. Returns to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. To make the ... display [USBPw] (USB Power), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to the [USBPw] menu. Settings Search Index 25US Supplies power from a connected device, through the micro USB cable. Table of contents Operation Search USB Power Supply Setting display t When...
... 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 set so the connected device supplies power to it. Returns to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. To make the ... display [USBPw] (USB Power), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to the [USBPw] menu. Settings Search Index 25US Supplies power from a connected device, through the micro USB cable. Table of contents Operation Search USB Power Supply Setting display t When...
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...] (Format), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select [CANCL] while [SURE?] or [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button again. Connect/disconnect a cable. - Press a button. - To cancel formatting, press the NEXT button to display [SURE?] while [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button. Settings Search...
...] (Format), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select [CANCL] while [SURE?] or [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button again. Connect/disconnect a cable. - Press a button. - To cancel formatting, press the NEXT button to display [SURE?] while [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button. Settings Search...
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... [HDMI input]. 4 Press the NEXT button on the camera to turn on a TV Display Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal using a micro HDMI cable (sold separately...jack Micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output terminal of the camera to that of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.... 2 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to the instruction manuals of other devices. Notes • Connect the micro HDMI jack of the micro HDMI cable (sold separately) 2 To HDMI...
... [HDMI input]. 4 Press the NEXT button on the camera to turn on a TV Display Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal using a micro HDMI cable (sold separately...jack Micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output terminal of the camera to that of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.... 2 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to the instruction manuals of other devices. Notes • Connect the micro HDMI jack of the micro HDMI cable (sold separately) 2 To HDMI...
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... for details. However, if you do not make security settings, you run the risk of malicious third-party unauthorized access, etc. • Internet connection using the Wi-Fi function of the camera is an iPhone 1 Select [Settings] t [Wi-Fi Networks] t [Choose a Network] on your... • Sticker attached to the Operating Guide 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. 2 Set the smartphone....
... for details. However, if you do not make security settings, you run the risk of malicious third-party unauthorized access, etc. • Internet connection using the Wi-Fi function of the camera is an iPhone 1 Select [Settings] t [Wi-Fi Networks] t [Choose a Network] on your... • Sticker attached to the Operating Guide 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. 2 Set the smartphone....
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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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...You perform an operation of the following operations while [AWAIT] is activated. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only) You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera to a smartphone. 1 Press the NEXT button to turn on the camera. 2 ... at the no access point area. 41US You accept a direct request from a Wi-Fi Direct* device, and press the ENTER button to permit the direct connection while [ACPT?] is displayed. * A standard that can be copied from the camera to display [PREP], then Wi-Fi is displayed: - Note • ...
...You perform an operation of the following operations while [AWAIT] is activated. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only) You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera to a smartphone. 1 Press the NEXT button to turn on the camera. 2 ... at the no access point area. 41US You accept a direct request from a Wi-Fi Direct* device, and press the ENTER button to permit the direct connection while [ACPT?] is displayed. * A standard that can be copied from the camera to display [PREP], then Wi-Fi is displayed: - Note • ...
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To import images from the camera to your Mac and play them , use the appropriate software on the computer easily. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Index 42US For Mac The "PlayMemories Home" software is not compliant with Mac computers. For details, visit the ...following URL to install the software. Visit the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm Importing images Playback • Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your Mac. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Useful functions when...
To import images from the camera to your Mac and play them , use the appropriate software on the computer easily. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Index 42US For Mac The "PlayMemories Home" software is not compliant with Mac computers. For details, visit the ...following URL to install the software. Visit the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm Importing images Playback • Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your Mac. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Useful functions when...
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...USB jack 3 Follow the instructions that were available with "PMB" with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camera to the computer, and register the camera with this "PlayMemories Home" software. • For details on "PlayMemories Home" select... ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the computer screen to continue the installation. http://www.sony.net/pm The AutoPlay wizard is already installed on your computer, connect the camera to the computer. Note • Operation with this camera will be available. ...
...USB jack 3 Follow the instructions that were available with "PMB" with all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camera to the computer, and register the camera with this "PlayMemories Home" software. • For details on "PlayMemories Home" select... ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on the computer screen to continue the installation. http://www.sony.net/pm The AutoPlay wizard is already installed on your computer, connect the camera to the computer. Note • Operation with this camera will be available. ...
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... will not operate correctly. • When you use the "PlayMemories Home" software. 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 3 below before: • Disconnecting the micro USB cable (supplied...
... will not operate correctly. • When you use the "PlayMemories Home" software. 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 3 below before: • Disconnecting the micro USB cable (supplied...
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... camera to a computer with a new one. Cannot charge the camera. • Turn off the camera and make the USB connection. • Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied), and then reconnect it. • Use the micro USB cable (supplied). • Charge the battery pack in the ... the camera. This is not a malfunction. • If you have not used the camera for a certain period of the memory card. 47US Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Turn the camera on the camera and battery temperature, the power may need to correct the indication. • Fully charge the battery pack again...
... camera to a computer with a new one. Cannot charge the camera. • Turn off the camera and make the USB connection. • Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied), and then reconnect it. • Use the micro USB cable (supplied). • Charge the battery pack in the ... the camera. This is not a malfunction. • If you have not used the camera for a certain period of the memory card. 47US Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Turn the camera on the camera and battery temperature, the power may need to correct the indication. • Fully charge the battery pack again...
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...or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from those devices or shut those devices down. 48US Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer. Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery level is correct (page 38). "...PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. • Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 43). If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from the USB connectors of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index ...
...or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from those devices or shut those devices down. 48US Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer. Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery level is correct (page 38). "...PlayMemories Home" does not work correctly. • Quit "PlayMemories Home" and restart your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 43). If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from the USB connectors of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index ...
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... off automatically, or you record images for recording. MAX • The maximum number 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. Operation Search Settings Search Index • The battery level is no remaining... the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. • If you may be recorded has been reached. NoDSP • The camera is not connected to record images.
... off automatically, or you record images for recording. MAX • The maximum number 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. Operation Search Settings Search Index • The battery level is no remaining... the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. • If you may be recorded has been reached. NoDSP • The camera is not connected to record images.
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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.
... 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.