Instruction Manual
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... services depend on Bloggie Software. 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. HDMI OUT jack....exe] click [Install]. pdf" stored in the [GB] folder 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 least...
... services depend on Bloggie Software. 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. HDMI OUT jack....exe] click [Install]. pdf" stored in the [GB] folder 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 least...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... not aim the camera at the development stage (particularly children below the age of 6). Read "Precautions" (page 76) before letting your child view 3D 3GB Continued r It may cause a malfunction and you need to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not ...the recording media may become unusable or image data may trail across on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of breaks you view 3D images shot with a cable, be damaged. • When connecting your camera to another device with this camera is not a malfunction. Consult a ...
... not aim the camera at the development stage (particularly children below the age of 6). Read "Precautions" (page 76) before letting your child view 3D 3GB Continued r It may cause a malfunction and you need to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not ...the recording media may become unusable or image data may trail across on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of breaks you view 3D images shot with a cable, be damaged. • When connecting your camera to another device with this camera is not a malfunction. Consult a ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with the playback and recording of a 3D movie differs according to a malfunction of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images, and make sure he/she observes the above...of the camera or recording media, etc. Therefore, movies recorded by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images on devices that other devices The camera is not compatible with the camera...
..., videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with the playback and recording of a 3D movie differs according to a malfunction of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images, and make sure he/she observes the above...of the camera or recording media, etc. Therefore, movies recorded by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images on devices that other devices The camera is not compatible with the camera...
bloggie™ Handbook
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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). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 53). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Share your "Bloggie" 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). You can also choose the images and the sharing site to upload in advance (Share it Later) (page 53). Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Share your "Bloggie" to a TV with a TV that does not support 3D. 6GB Continued r
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See page 29, 31 about the way to shoot. See page 39 about the way to view. 7GB The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there. This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately).
See page 29, 31 about the way to shoot. See page 39 about the way to view. 7GB The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there. This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D, recreating the feeling of really being there. View in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Enjoy 3D images Shoot in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately).
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...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...Menu]. In this handbook, the phrase "Press the function button ([Menu])" is held (vertically or horizontally). Menu/Settings Search Index Note • Press the C' 3D/2D button to explain a [Menu] function. As illustrated below, press the A' function button when you want to use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to activate ...function button is displayed on when shooting or playing back images. The display changes according to how the camera is used to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting. 12GB Table of contents Operation Search About operation buttons of the camera.
...Menu]. In this handbook, the phrase "Press the function button ([Menu])" is held (vertically or horizontally). Menu/Settings Search Index Note • Press the C' 3D/2D button to explain a [Menu] function. As illustrated below, press the A' function button when you want to use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to activate ...function button is displayed on when shooting or playing back images. The display changes according to how the camera is used to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting. 12GB Table of contents Operation Search About operation buttons of the camera.
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ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to the corresponding page. indicates settings that can be changed , while - Playback mode - - Items Photo Size Shooting mode Movie Size Delete - Index 13GB Continued r Protect - Click an item to jump to display the menu screen. Share it Later - 3D Adjust - 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Menu/Settings Search Menu items In the table below, indicates settings that cannot be changed .
ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to the corresponding page. indicates settings that can be changed , while - Playback mode - - Items Photo Size Shooting mode Movie Size Delete - Index 13GB Continued r Protect - Click an item to jump to display the menu screen. Share it Later - 3D Adjust - 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Menu/Settings Search Menu items In the table below, indicates settings that cannot be changed .
bloggie™ Handbook
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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. 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
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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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This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. 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. Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer.
This is recommended to record more extended sound. 20GB Holding the camera horizontally is useful when shooting portrait objects. 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. Table of the screen during playback on TV or computer.
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... /off automatically to shooting mode, turning on the upper right of the LCD screen. Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack. zHow long can I record or play back images? Playback time Approx. 120...
... /off automatically to shooting mode, turning on the upper right of the LCD screen. Continuous recording of movies is the time when shooting movies in 3D. *2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack. zHow long can I record or play back images? Playback time Approx. 120...
bloggie™ Handbook
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zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • Hold the camera securely so it is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. When shooting 2D images, press v to zoom in mp format. Index 29GB Continued.... 3 Press the (Shutter) button halfway down . 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. AE lock indicator (Shutter) button 4 Press the (Shutter) ...
zTo best shoot an image • Hold the camera horizontally. • Hold the camera securely so it is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. When shooting 2D images, press v to zoom in mp format. Index 29GB Continued.... 3 Press the (Shutter) button halfway down . 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. AE lock indicator (Shutter) button 4 Press the (Shutter) ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...down . It is dark and the subject is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is distant. - zFunctions not available when 3D shooting You cannot use the following situations: - The subject is backlit. The subject is moving quickly. - zWhen shooting portrait • When the... 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 The subject is reflective light or shiny ...
...down . It is dark and the subject is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is distant. - zFunctions not available when 3D shooting You cannot use the following situations: - The subject is backlit. The subject is moving quickly. - zWhen shooting portrait • When the... 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 The subject is reflective light or shiny ...
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... 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 a single movie file is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. Press ...; 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...
... 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 a single movie file is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. Press ...; 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...
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... Video Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard 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...
... Video Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard 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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... Index 39GB Continued r appears at the upper left in the index of the movie. zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. Press b/B for the movies while playback is selected. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function button ( ) to ...switch to playback mode. A single movie plays back when a movie is paused. Movie Still image 3D image zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. The movie will be paused if you press the MOVIE/ ENTER button.
... Index 39GB Continued r appears at the upper left in the index of the movie. zFast forward/Fast rewind the movie Press b/B during playback of a 3D image. Press b/B for the movies while playback is selected. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Viewing 1 Press the function button ( ) to ...switch to playback mode. A single movie plays back when a movie is paused. Movie Still image 3D image zTo show the previous/next images Press b/B. The movie will be paused if you press the MOVIE/ ENTER button.
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... computer, you are using a notebook PC, be used to view movies. Sometimes normal operations are guaranteed, images may limit product performance. 44GB Note that supports 3D can be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
... computer, you are using a notebook PC, be used to view movies. Sometimes normal operations are guaranteed, images may limit product performance. 44GB Note that supports 3D can be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
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... decide. Photo Size Usage guidelines (2592×1944) Suitable for prints No. The larger the photo size, the more images can be cut off. • 3D shooting is recorded when you select (2592×1944) The aspect ratio switches to 4:3 when shooting images. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button to display...
... decide. Photo Size Usage guidelines (2592×1944) Suitable for prints No. The larger the photo size, the more images can be cut off. • 3D shooting is recorded when you select (2592×1944) The aspect ratio switches to 4:3 when shooting images. Then press the MOVIE/ENTER button 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 only available for playing back images on computers. * Progressive and Interlaced modes are types of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Movie Size...
... 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 only available for playing back images on computers. * Progressive and Interlaced modes are types of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Movie Size...