Important Notice
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...; "Bloggie" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 360 Video is disposed of the following cautions, as there may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Mobile HD Snap Camera Appareil photo numérique Snap HD mobile Important Notice Avis important Aviso importante MHS-FS3/FS3K English The MHS-FS3K consists of the product appropriately. Record the serial number in the United States...
...; "Bloggie" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 360 Video is disposed of the following cautions, as there may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Mobile HD Snap Camera Appareil photo numérique Snap HD mobile Important Notice Avis important Aviso importante MHS-FS3/FS3K English The MHS-FS3K consists of the product appropriately. Record the serial number in the United States...
Instruction Manual
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... operations USB jack You can shoot/play back 3D images with this manual) Important Notice (1) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP3 (1)/360 Video Lens case (1) (MHS-FS3K only) Capture 360-degree images, playable on Bloggie Software. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to upload. On-screen icons T/W Zooming Go to index view mode Go to shooting mode Self-Timer Volume / Go to 3D/2D mode Light Go to use the camera's "Share it detects your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you import...
... operations USB jack You can shoot/play back 3D images with this manual) Important Notice (1) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP3 (1)/360 Video Lens case (1) (MHS-FS3K only) Capture 360-degree images, playable on Bloggie Software. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to upload. On-screen icons T/W Zooming Go to index view mode Go to shooting mode Self-Timer Volume / Go to 3D/2D mode Light Go to use the camera's "Share it detects your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you import...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... movies other bright light. • Do not use the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Black, white, red, blue or green dots • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to determine for effective use the partially charged capacity of eye strain, fatigue, or nausea. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with a cable, be damaged. • When connecting your camera. • Playback...
... movies other bright light. • Do not use the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Black, white, red, blue or green dots • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to determine for effective use the partially charged capacity of eye strain, fatigue, or nausea. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with a cable, be damaged. • When connecting your camera. • Playback...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., you cannot play back images recorded with the camera. The view of the camera or recording media, etc. Notes on playing back movies on other devices The camera is not compatible with the playback and recording of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images, and make sure he/she observes the above precautions when viewing such images. Warning on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore...
..., you cannot play back images recorded with the camera. The view of the camera or recording media, etc. Notes on playing back movies on other devices The camera is not compatible with the playback and recording of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images, and make sure he/she observes the above precautions when viewing such images. Warning on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 11 About operation buttons of the camera 12 Menu/Settings Search 13 Identifying parts 16 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting 3D shooting (Still images 29 3D shooting (Movies 31 Zoom 33 Light...
... camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 11 About operation buttons of the camera 12 Menu/Settings Search 13 Identifying parts 16 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting 3D shooting (Still images 29 3D shooting (Movies 31 Zoom 33 Light...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies 31 Changing image size Photo Size 48 Movie Size 50 Deleting images Delete 51 Format 62 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 41 Changing clock settings Date & Time 63 Daylight Savings 64 Initializing settings Initialize 59 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately 65 Marking the images to Share it Later 53 upload Shooting a 360-degree 360 Video Lens 36 view (MHS-FS3K only) Index 11GB
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies 31 Changing image size Photo Size 48 Movie Size 50 Deleting images Delete 51 Format 62 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 41 Changing clock settings Date & Time 63 Daylight Savings 64 Initializing settings Initialize 59 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately 65 Marking the images to Share it Later 53 upload Shooting a 360-degree 360 Video Lens 36 view (MHS-FS3K only) Index 11GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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N HDMI OUT jack (65) O Jack cover P (USB) jack 16GB K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER button Multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the camera when attaching the tripod.
N HDMI OUT jack (65) O Jack cover P (USB) jack 16GB K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER button Multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button • Press and hold the camera when attaching the tripod.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images 3D mode AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
... playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images 3D mode AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., recording stops automatically to prevent the file size from exceeding 2 GB. *3 Typical recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack when you do not operate the camera for about 5 minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off the power, or zooming. zHow long can I record or play back images? Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time...
..., recording stops automatically to prevent the file size from exceeding 2 GB. *3 Typical recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack when you do not operate the camera for about 5 minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off the power, or zooming. zHow long can I record or play back images? Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Disconnect the camera from the computer before you delete files such as "Setup_Bloggie_Windows.exe"/"Setup Bloggie Mac.dmg" in the [Bloggie Software]/[BLOGGIE_SW] folder, the recording capacity of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index 3 Double click the "Bloggie" icon. 5 Click [Install], and follow the instructions on the Bloggie Software, see page 45. In this case, press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at...
Disconnect the camera from the computer before you delete files such as "Setup_Bloggie_Windows.exe"/"Setup Bloggie Mac.dmg" in the [Bloggie Software]/[BLOGGIE_SW] folder, the recording capacity of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index 3 Double click the "Bloggie" icon. 5 Click [Install], and follow the instructions on the Bloggie Software, see page 45. In this case, press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... moving quickly. - The subject is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - There is flashing. - The contrast between the subject and the background is backlit. Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zIf you shoot a still image of the display when the image is in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in the following functions in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button...
... moving quickly. - The subject is reflective light or shiny surfaces. - There is flashing. - The contrast between the subject and the background is backlit. Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zIf you shoot a still image of the display when the image is in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in the following functions in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... turning on the lens. 3 Press the MOVIE/ENTER button. Be sure not to finish shooting the movie. Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording. • 3D shooting is only available for approximately 29 minutes. • The maximum size of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Movies) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. MOVIE...
... turning on the lens. 3 Press the MOVIE/ENTER button. Be sure not to finish shooting the movie. Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording. • 3D shooting is only available for approximately 29 minutes. • The maximum size of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Movies) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. MOVIE...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to compress images even more effectively. 32GB The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, and the image is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images...
... Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to compress images even more effectively. 32GB The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, and the image is a standard of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD (high definition) images...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press V. 4 Press B to increase or b to decrease the volume. 42GB
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press V. 4 Press B to increase or b to decrease the volume. 42GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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... suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not operate, depending on the types of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environment is not supported. Index 43GB Macintosh The following computer environment is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is recommended when using the Bloggie Software or importing images via a USB connection.
... suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not operate, depending on the types of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environment is not supported. Index 43GB Macintosh The following computer environment is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is recommended when using the Bloggie Software or importing images via a USB connection.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Note on playback of the PC. • A PC that the imported image itself is not affected. • If you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in a PC environment where operations are using a notebook PC, be used to view movies.
... to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Note on playback of the PC. • A PC that the imported image itself is not affected. • If you need to install the software compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in a PC environment where operations are using a notebook PC, be used to view movies.
bloggie™ Handbook
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... internal memory, music files may need to be replaced. Be aware that by repeatedly charging and discharging it. • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery may be found at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check...
... internal memory, music files may need to be replaced. Be aware that by repeatedly charging and discharging it. • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully, the battery may be found at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to the computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. • Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by another camera. • The camera is correct (page 65). 69GB Disconnect the USB connection (page 23). Consult your computer. • Playback on the camera cannot be guaranteed if files...
... LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to the computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. • Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by another camera. • The camera is correct (page 65). 69GB Disconnect the USB connection (page 23). Consult your computer. • Playback on the camera cannot be guaranteed if files...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...:9) For still images: 41 mm (1 5/8 inches) (4:3) Exposure control: Automatic exposure 3D format: Side-by connecting with the supplied USB connection support cable) Charging time: Approx. 200 mins. (full charge) (when charging from the USB connector of the computer) Power consumption (during shooting): 3D: 2.9W 2D: 2.2W (when the movie image size is as below. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 5 110...
...:9) For still images: 41 mm (1 5/8 inches) (4:3) Exposure control: Automatic exposure 3D format: Side-by connecting with the supplied USB connection support cable) Charging time: Approx. 200 mins. (full charge) (when charging from the USB connector of the computer) Power consumption (during shooting): 3D: 2.9W 2D: 2.2W (when the movie image size is as below. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 5 110...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Numerics 360 Video images 36 3D shooting Movies 31 Still images 29 B Battery pack 75 Beep 56 Bloggie Software 25, 45 C Charging 22 Clock Settings 28 Computer Importing images 46 Recommended environment 43 Uploading images 47 Connecting Computer 46 D Date & Time 63 Daylight Savings 64 Delete 51 Demo Mode 58 F Flicker Reduction 55 Format 62 H HDMI OUT jack 65 HDMI Output 61 I Identifying parts 16 Initialize 59 Install 25 L Language Setting 57 LUN Setting...
... Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Numerics 360 Video images 36 3D shooting Movies 31 Still images 29 B Battery pack 75 Beep 56 Bloggie Software 25, 45 C Charging 22 Clock Settings 28 Computer Importing images 46 Recommended environment 43 Uploading images 47 Connecting Computer 46 D Date & Time 63 Daylight Savings 64 Delete 51 Demo Mode 58 F Flicker Reduction 55 Format 62 H HDMI OUT jack 65 HDMI Output 61 I Identifying parts 16 Initialize 59 Install 25 L Language Setting 57 LUN Setting...
