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Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Mobile HD Snap Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. MHS-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(1)
Instruction Manual Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Mobile HD Snap Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. MHS-PM1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-531-11(1)
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...destroyed. Always protect your data by qualified service staff only. Water entering the inside of the battery. Read "Precautions" (page 35) before using your camera. • Do not use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512 MB or larger marked with: - * - * Marked with Mark2 or... help prevent potentially negative consequences for about recycling of the materials will be treated properly, hand over to other devices with your camera • For recording movies, it for the environment and human health which in this may cause the malfunction of electrical and ...
...destroyed. Always protect your data by qualified service staff only. Water entering the inside of the battery. Read "Precautions" (page 35) before using your camera. • Do not use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of 512 MB or larger marked with: - * - * Marked with Mark2 or... help prevent potentially negative consequences for about recycling of the materials will be treated properly, hand over to other devices with your camera • For recording movies, it for the environment and human health which in this may cause the malfunction of electrical and ...
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.... [ About changing the language setting The on disposal/transfer When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camera. Change the screen language before the power goes off automatically. In this case, the message appears on the internal memory of the ...pixels are compressed/recorded in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera is manufactured using software embedded in the correct way. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of ...
.... [ About changing the language setting The on disposal/transfer When using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camera. Change the screen language before the power goes off automatically. In this case, the message appears on the internal memory of the ...pixels are compressed/recorded in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera is manufactured using software embedded in the correct way. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of ...
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Menu/Setup 22 Menu items 22 Enjoying your computer 23 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 23 What you can do with a Windows computer 23 Using your camera 5 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 11 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory... Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images...
Menu/Setup 22 Menu items 22 Enjoying your computer 23 Viewing "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF 23 What you can do with a Windows computer 23 Using your camera 5 Enjoying the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 11 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory... Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately 12 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and the available recording and playback time 30 Number of still images...
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... high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on...;480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is able to compress images even more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with this camera will be recorded in computers...
... high definition images The movies shot with this camera Movie Size 1080 30P 720 30P VGA 30P Usage guidelines Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on...;480) as well as HD (high definition) image quality. Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is able to compress images even more effectively. • In the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, the camera supports high definition images with this camera will be recorded in computers...
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...By marking Sharemarks on network services, etc. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on images with your...use the software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your purpose. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you can use with the camera, you can easily upload the images. B Shooting in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. For the image ...
...By marking Sharemarks on network services, etc. B Enjoying the recorded image x Playing back on high definition TV (page 20) You can enjoy images in HD (high definition) image quality Select the image size suited for your PC or on websites* You can enjoy uploading images on images with your...use the software "PMB Portable" embedded within the camera to your purpose. Flow of use B Getting started For types of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, you can use with the camera, you can easily upload the images. B Shooting in vivid and fine HD (high definition) image quality. For the image ...
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PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) - Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Component A/V cable (1) ... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) (page 23) -
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (page 25) - Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) • Component A/V cable (1) ... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. • CD-ROM (1) (page 23) -
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... the way in until it clicks. 3Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 12 Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery...
... the way in until it clicks. 3Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB). 12 Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery...
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...] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button 2 2 Multi-selector // : 1Rotate the lens portion. 3 Turning the camera on the camera. To turn the power off Press ON/OFF button. • You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back. [ To...
...] in the arrow direction turns on /setting the clock MENU button 1 LCD screen 1 ON/OFF button 2 2 Multi-selector // : 1Rotate the lens portion. 3 Turning the camera on the camera. To turn the power off Press ON/OFF button. • You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back. [ To...
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... to b/B, then select the desired image size with the Component A/V cable at a small image size for e-mail attachment (Movie Size): 1080 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in the opposite way. [ Changing the screen display Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes...Not using the self-timer : Using the self-timer If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. [ Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing. • A mirror-image of ...
... to b/B, then select the desired image size with the Component A/V cable at a small image size for e-mail attachment (Movie Size): 1080 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in the opposite way. [ Changing the screen display Each time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes...Not using the self-timer : Using the self-timer If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. [ Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing. • A mirror-image of ...
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.... Scene Selection: Allows you to the scene. Scene Selection . Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Low Light Suitable for uploading on a distant subject. 720 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P: Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in... preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Landscape Focuses on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22).
.... Scene Selection: Allows you to the scene. Scene Selection . Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes. Low Light Suitable for uploading on a distant subject. 720 30P: Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P: Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for shooting in... preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Landscape Focuses on websites [ Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in (Camera) (page 22).
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You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward playback of a movie. (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the [ ...To delete images 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. To undo the zoom, slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image. When the playback of the last movie ends, playback...
You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF. 2Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward playback of a movie. (Index) while displaying a still image or pausing the [ ...To delete images 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode. To undo the zoom, slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image. When the playback of the last movie ends, playback...
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Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Therefore, ... definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected TV. • If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with v/V in SD image quality. 20 Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. ...
Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Therefore, ... definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected TV. • If you record movies in HD (high definition) image quality [1080 30P]/[720 30P] while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with v/V in SD image quality. 20 Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. ...
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... indicator turns white. • To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in the camera, you want to upload. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides. [ To... select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload on a website while a single ...
... indicator turns white. • To select all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in the camera, you want to upload. Movies shot at HD (high definition) on SD (standard definition) TV, the movie is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides. [ To... select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) 1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to upload on a website while a single ...
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... mode. Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the menu items, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). [ Menu for shooting Camera Setup [ Menu for viewing (Folder) (Protect) DPOF (Slide) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) [ Setup items Camera Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. The shooting menu is...
... mode. Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the menu items, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). [ Menu for shooting Camera Setup [ Menu for viewing (Folder) (Protect) DPOF (Slide) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) [ Setup items Camera Function Guide Auto Review Flicker Cancel Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. The shooting menu is...
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...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). Installation starts. ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-...is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in the CD- To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can enjoy the following ways to connect the camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions. [ When using various functions By using the software ...
...3 Open the [Handbook] folder in a multi-boot environment. • The driver for "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF) appears. 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF). Installation starts. ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and then drag-and-...is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in the CD- To view "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook" (PDF), you can enjoy the following ways to connect the camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions. [ When using various functions By using the software ...
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... is approximately 1 GB. [ Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. If you are not possible due to the power savings function of the...
... is approximately 1 GB. [ Note on playback of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) To play back and editing movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera, you need to install the software compatible with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. If you are not possible due to the power savings function of the...
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... services (such as Sharemark images (page 21). • You can use "PMB Portable". 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. Follow the procedure below to start "PMB" or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to the Internet even when...
... services (such as Sharemark images (page 21). • You can use "PMB Portable". 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. Follow the procedure below to start "PMB" or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Once the language selection has been made, steps 3 to the Internet even when...
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...a USB port. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for the purposes of improving Sony's future products and services. • Services may be terminated or changed in the external drive (PMBPORTABLE), doubleclick [EULA], and ...then select the language of your choice. [ Recommended USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera, connect your camera, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above....
...a USB port. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for the purposes of improving Sony's future products and services. • Services may be terminated or changed in the external drive (PMBPORTABLE), doubleclick [EULA], and ...then select the language of your choice. [ Recommended USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera, connect your camera, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above....
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... copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder ...containing the copied files to the "Trash" icon. The camera is available for the USB connection of USB devices you...
... copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the images and file names, see "Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook". 3 View images on the computer. • Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder ...containing the copied files to the "Trash" icon. The camera is available for the USB connection of USB devices you...