Instruction Manual
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....exe] click [Install]. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to use the camera's "Share it Later" function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in supplies Battery/Bloggie Software/Bloggie Handbook If the camera becomes unresponsive: Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at... folder and copy "Handbook. Basic 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 location areas. Supplied accessories &#...
....exe] click [Install]. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to use the camera's "Share it Later" function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in supplies Battery/Bloggie Software/Bloggie Handbook If the camera becomes unresponsive: Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at... folder and copy "Handbook. Basic 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 location areas. Supplied accessories &#...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...on the camera and battery temperature, you take regular breaks. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. • When connecting your child view 3D 3GB Continued r To prevent these symptoms, we recommend that you may be unable to record movies or the power may be repaired. • Do ... may experience discomfort in a malfunction of your data. This is built into the terminal will be able to record images. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with the device or software you may occur. Notes on the battery pack • The battery pack is not a malfunction...
...on the camera and battery temperature, you take regular breaks. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. • When connecting your child view 3D 3GB Continued r To prevent these symptoms, we recommend that you may be unable to record movies or the power may be repaired. • Do ... may experience discomfort in a malfunction of your data. This is built into the terminal will be able to record images. On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with the device or software you may occur. Notes on the battery pack • The battery pack is not a malfunction...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...not compatible with DCF (Design rule for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to the provisions of a 3D movie differs according to change without notice. The images used in this handbook • The images used as movie file format. Table... Design and specifications are not compatible with the camera. Therefore, movies recorded by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that do not support "MP4 format". &#...
...not compatible with DCF (Design rule for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to the provisions of a 3D movie differs according to change without notice. The images used in this handbook • The images used as movie file format. Table... Design and specifications are not compatible with the camera. Therefore, movies recorded by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that do not support "MP4 format". &#...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Connect to TV Connect your life Import and upload captured moments You can upload images easily and intuitively, using the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the big screen (page 65). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Share your "Bloggie" to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 53). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to a TV with a TV that does not support 3D. 6GB Continued r You can still enjoy 2D movies with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the internal memory (page 25, 47).
Connect to TV Connect your life Import and upload captured moments You can upload images easily and intuitively, using the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the big screen (page 65). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Share your "Bloggie" to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 53). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to a TV with a TV that does not support 3D. 6GB Continued r You can still enjoy 2D movies with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the internal memory (page 25, 47).
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The images allow you to shoot. See page 39 about the way to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. See page 29, 31 about the way to enjoy the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D with this camera. This camera allows you to view. 7GB
The images allow you to shoot. See page 39 about the way to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. See page 29, 31 about the way to enjoy the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D with this camera. This camera allows you to view. 7GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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... 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 34 Self-Timer 35 Shooting 360 Video images...
... 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 34 Self-Timer 35 Shooting 360 Video images...
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... you want to explain a [Menu] function. The function that is allocated to how the camera is used to use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting. 12GB In this handbook, the phrase "Press the function button ([Menu])" is held (vertically or horizontally). The display changes according to... Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the B function [Menu]. Menu/Settings Search Index Note • Press the C' 3D/2D button to activate functions such as zooming when shooting or playing back images.
... you want to explain a [Menu] function. The function that is allocated to how the camera is used to use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting. 12GB In this handbook, the phrase "Press the function button ([Menu])" is held (vertically or horizontally). The display changes according to... Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the B function [Menu]. Menu/Settings Search Index Note • Press the C' 3D/2D button to activate functions such as zooming when shooting or playing back images.
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Click an item to jump to display the menu screen. Playback mode - - ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to the corresponding page. Protect - Share it Later - 3D Adjust - 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Items Photo Size Shooting mode Movie Size Delete - Index 13GB Continued r indicates settings that can be changed , while - Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Menu/Settings Search Menu items In the table below, indicates settings that cannot be changed .
Click an item to jump to display the menu screen. Playback mode - - ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to the corresponding page. Protect - Share it Later - 3D Adjust - 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Items Photo Size Shooting mode Movie Size Delete - Index 13GB Continued r indicates settings that can be changed , while - Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Menu/Settings Search Menu items In the table below, indicates settings that cannot be changed .
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K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button 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 Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera.
K Charge lamp L (Shutter) button M Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the ON/OFF (Power) button 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 Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for at least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera.
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... shooting movies When 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...
... shooting movies When 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...
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Black bands appear on the left and right of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zHolding the camera vertically when you shoot in 3D. Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot movies Portrait images are recorded. This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer.
Black bands appear on the left and right of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zHolding the camera vertically when you shoot in 3D. Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot movies Portrait images are recorded. This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer.
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... the LCD screen. zHow long can I record or play back images? Playback time Approx. 120 min. *1 Recording time is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of movies is possible for approximately 29 minutes. Continuous recording of a fully charged battery pack. Index 24GB...
... the LCD screen. zHow long can I record or play back images? Playback time Approx. 120 min. *1 Recording time is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of movies is possible for approximately 29 minutes. Continuous recording of a fully charged battery pack. Index 24GB...
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...m to 5.0 m (approx. 3 feet 11 1/4 inches to (1920 × 1080). The z indicator (AE lock) lights on the lens. Size selection is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). Be sure not to zoom out. 3 Press the (Shutter) button halfway down . ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. ...Recorded images are saved in or V to place fingers on the top of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Still images) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Table of the display. When shooting 2D images...
...m to 5.0 m (approx. 3 feet 11 1/4 inches to (1920 × 1080). The z indicator (AE lock) lights on the lens. Size selection is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). Be sure not to zoom out. 3 Press the (Shutter) button halfway down . ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. ...Recorded images are saved in or V to place fingers on the top of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search 3D shooting (Still images) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Table of the display. When shooting 2D images...
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... when the faces are in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in the following functions in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to the camera... (MHS-FS3K only) • Still image shooting during movie shooting • Image or movie size selection 30GB Table of contents zTo shoot a 2D still image • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on. •...
... when the faces are in focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in the following functions in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to the camera... (MHS-FS3K only) • Still image shooting during movie shooting • Image or movie size selection 30GB Table of contents zTo shoot a 2D still image • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on. •...
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...; Continuous recording is possible for 1920×1080 size images. • You cannot select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while shooting movies. • 3D shooting is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • ...Hold the camera securely so it is approximately 2 GB. Table of a single movie file is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). Index 31GB Continued r...
...; Continuous recording is possible for 1920×1080 size images. • You cannot select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while shooting movies. • 3D shooting is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • ...Hold the camera securely so it is approximately 2 GB. Table of a single movie file is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). Index 31GB Continued r...
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... either the vertical or horizontal position. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on the movie size. - 1920 × 1080 30p: (1920 × 1080) - 1280 × 720 30p...
... either the vertical or horizontal position. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index zTo shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on the movie size. - 1920 × 1080 30p: (1920 × 1080) - 1280 × 720 30p...
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... Press b/B for the movies while playback is selected. zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image by using v/V/b/B, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. Hold the camera horizontally when ...viewing 3D images. Index 39GB Continued r Movie Still image 3D image zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function...
... Press b/B for the movies while playback is selected. zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image by using v/V/b/B, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. Hold the camera horizontally when ...viewing 3D images. Index 39GB Continued r Movie Still image 3D image zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function...
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..., you are using a notebook PC, be used to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Note that supports 3D can be sure to view movies. For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC...
..., you are using a notebook PC, be used to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Note that supports 3D can be sure to view movies. For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC...
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... for faster WEB upload More Rough Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off. • 3D shooting is only available for prints No. The smaller the photo size, the more detail will be recorded. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) to display...
... for faster WEB upload More Rough Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off. • 3D shooting is only available for prints No. The smaller the photo size, the more detail will be recorded. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) to display...
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... for recording fast-moving objects (1280×720 30p) Suitable for playback on a computer (480×270 30p) Suitable for faster WEB upload Note • 3D shooting is suited for (1920×1080 30p) size images. Index 50GB Table of movie recording method. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button to display...
... for recording fast-moving objects (1280×720 30p) Suitable for playback on a computer (480×270 30p) Suitable for faster WEB upload Note • 3D shooting is suited for (1920×1080 30p) size images. Index 50GB Table of movie recording method. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button to display...
