Important Notice
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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of electrical and electronic equipment. Charge the product by the designated charging method in the U.S.A. For Customers in the instruction manual. If you have any service or guarantee matters please refer to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MHS-FS3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct...
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of electrical and electronic equipment. Charge the product by the designated charging method in the U.S.A. For Customers in the instruction manual. If you have any service or guarantee matters please refer to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MHS-FS3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to correct...
Instruction Manual
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... camera. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to upload. Built-in the [GB] folder to your computer. 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 Later" function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Movie (Start/Stop)/ Enter Reading full manual Install [Bloggie Handbook] (PDF) on your photos and videos. You must install Bloggie Software first to playback mode...
... camera. Speaker Charge lamp Photo 3 Connect to upload. Built-in the [GB] folder to your computer. 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 Later" function. © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Movie (Start/Stop)/ Enter Reading full manual Install [Bloggie Handbook] (PDF) on your photos and videos. You must install Bloggie Software first to playback mode...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... on using the camera Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to water. Charge the camera before letting your data. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the development stage (particularly children below the age of the battery pack as necessary. Notes on recording/playback and connection •...
... on using the camera Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to water. Charge the camera before letting your data. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the development stage (particularly children below the age of the battery pack as necessary. Notes on recording/playback and connection •...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... specifications are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile. The images used as movie file format. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with the playback and recording of such materials may be played on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices The camera is not compatible with the camera. Table of a 3D movie differs according to the individual's eyesight. The view of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images...
... specifications are not compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile. The images used as movie file format. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with the playback and recording of such materials may be played on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices The camera is not compatible with the camera. Table of a 3D movie differs according to the individual's eyesight. The view of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index images...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..." Capture your life At a party Record still images at maximum 5M (2592 × 1944) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 48, 50). Life with you anywhere, anytime. Enjoy 360-degree panoramic images by playing back with the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 36). (MHS-FS3K only) 5GB Continued r Index Menu/Settings Search Operation Search...
..." Capture your life At a party Record still images at maximum 5M (2592 × 1944) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 48, 50). Life with you anywhere, anytime. Enjoy 360-degree panoramic images by playing back with the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 36). (MHS-FS3K only) 5GB Continued r Index Menu/Settings Search Operation Search...
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... 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 34 Self-Timer 35 Shooting 360 Video images (MHS-FS3K...
... 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 34 Self-Timer 35 Shooting 360 Video images (MHS-FS3K...
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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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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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... the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and forcequit the camera. Notes • If 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 screen to the computer, the camera may malfunction. Disconnect...
... the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and forcequit the camera. Notes • If 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 screen to the computer, the camera may malfunction. Disconnect...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to slow flashing and the beep does not sound. The subject is moving quickly. - The subject is flashing. - zFunctions not available when 3D shooting You cannot use the following functions...
... focus by pressing the (Shutter) button half way down . • The camera may be difficult in 3D mode. • AF • Face detection • Zoom • Anti-blur • Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to slow flashing and the beep does not sound. The subject is moving quickly. - The subject is flashing. - zFunctions not available when 3D shooting You cannot use the following functions...
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... 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. 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 a single movie file is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image...
... 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. 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 a single movie file is not possible with the 360 Video Lens (supplied). (MHS-FS3K only) zTo best shoot an image...
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... of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. 32GB zTo shoot still images during movie recording (2D only) • Press the (Shutter) button fully down during movie recording. • The recorded still image appears small on the LCD screen of the camera. • The still image sizes are as follows, depending on . • You can shoot in progressive mode. • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts...
... of video camera, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. 32GB zTo shoot still images during movie recording (2D only) • Press the (Shutter) button fully down during movie recording. • The recorded still image appears small on the LCD screen of the camera. • The still image sizes are as follows, depending on . • You can shoot in progressive mode. • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts...
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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... Memory: 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 200 MB Display: 1,024 × 768 dots or more *1 Windows XP 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode...
... Memory: 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 200 MB Display: 1,024 × 768 dots or more *1 Windows XP 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. 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 the AC adaptor plugged...
... open or background applications currently running may not play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. 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 the AC adaptor plugged...
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... Sony dealer. 68GB http://www.sony.net/ Battery pack and power Cannot turn on the camera. • The battery pack is insufficient. The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may need to be replaced. Then turn off automatically to protect the camera. Charge 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...
... Sony dealer. 68GB http://www.sony.net/ Battery pack and power Cannot turn on the camera. • The battery pack is insufficient. The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may need to be replaced. Then turn off automatically to protect the camera. Charge 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...
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... camera. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • This may happen due to the computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. • Connect the camera to 86°F). • Turn on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it is in USB mode. Dots appear and remain on images. Menu/Settings Search Index Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free...
... camera. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • This may happen due to the computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. • Connect the camera to 86°F). • Turn on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it is in USB mode. Dots appear and remain on images. Menu/Settings Search Index Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... camera For movies: 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) (16:9) 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 which is used for system management and/or application files. Index 77GB Available user capacity is as below. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type...
... camera For movies: 47 mm (1 7/8 inches) (16:9) 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 which is used for system management and/or application files. Index 77GB Available user capacity is as below. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type...
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...