Operating Instructions
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...MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3....battery pack NP-BK1 (1) AV connecting cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS...battery/memory card cover. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock (See illustration ). Rotate the lens portion to , and press the multi-selector. Trademarks "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony...
...MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3....battery pack NP-BK1 (1) AV connecting cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-823-156-) USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS...battery/memory card cover. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock (See illustration ). Rotate the lens portion to , and press the multi-selector. Trademarks "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony...
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...the internal memory data or the memory card data may not be lost. "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using the camera for illustrating the operating procedures. No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be sure ... not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is. • If you do not intend to use the camera for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. Always protect your data by making a back...
...the internal memory data or the memory card data may not be lost. "Memory Stick Duo" media adaptor Notes on the battery • Charge the battery before using the camera for illustrating the operating procedures. No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be sure ... not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is. • If you do not intend to use the camera for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. Always protect your data by making a back...
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...LCD screen in color) that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of still images/movies recorded with your camera on other equipment on your eyes. However, ... Note on the screen before using software embedded in a malfunction of the camera or the battery pack. The power will damage the terminal and may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Playback of the camera grows colder. 3 In this case, the message appears on disposal/transfer ...
...LCD screen in color) that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of still images/movies recorded with your camera on other equipment on your eyes. However, ... Note on the screen before using software embedded in a malfunction of the camera or the battery pack. The power will damage the terminal and may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Playback of the camera grows colder. 3 In this case, the message appears on disposal/transfer ...
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How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB jack or the lens portion. • See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery/memory card cover, jack cover, the USB jack or the lens portion. • See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
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... parts 10 Indicators on the screen 12 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 15 1 Preparing the battery pack 16 2 Inserting the memory card 19 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 21 Basic Operations Shooting images 23 Viewing images 27 Using the menu items 29 Menu items ...30 Using with your computer Using with your computer 31 Connecting the camera to the computer 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Using the software 38 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu ...
... parts 10 Indicators on the screen 12 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 15 1 Preparing the battery pack 16 2 Inserting the memory card 19 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 21 Basic Operations Shooting images 23 Viewing images 27 Using the menu items 29 Menu items ...30 Using with your computer Using with your computer 31 Connecting the camera to the computer 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Using the software 38 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu ...
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Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 58 Warning indicators and messages 64 Others On the "Memory Stick" media 66 On the battery 68 Precautions 69 Specifications 70 Index Index...71 9
Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 58 Warning indicators and messages 64 Others On the "Memory Stick" media 66 On the battery 68 Precautions 69 Specifications 70 Index Index...71 9
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for wrist strap (15) D Speaker E Battery/Memory card cover (19) F Battery slot G Memory card slot H Access lamp (20) I LCD screen (25) J MENU button (29) 10 M Power/Charge lamp (16) • The Power/Charge lamp lights up ...) For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. K Multi-selector Menu on , and lights up in orange while charging the battery.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for wrist strap (15) D Speaker E Battery/Memory card cover (19) F Battery slot G Memory card slot H Access lamp (20) I LCD screen (25) J MENU button (29) 10 M Power/Charge lamp (16) • The Power/Charge lamp lights up ...) For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. K Multi-selector Menu on , and lights up in orange while charging the battery.
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...default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using the zoom lever. ...Remaining number of operation. If you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera...
...default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using the zoom lever. ...Remaining number of operation. If you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera...
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... the volume with V. Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. Protect (44) Volume (27) Zoom scaling Low battery warning (64) B Display 00:00:00 2010-1-1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT v DISP/ V VOLUME C Display 12/12 Indication Playback...
... the volume with V. Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. Protect (44) Volume (27) Zoom scaling Low battery warning (64) B Display 00:00:00 2010-1-1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT v DISP/ V VOLUME C Display 12/12 Indication Playback...
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... accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • A/V connecting cable (1) • USB connection support cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being...
... accessories supplied • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" 4GB) (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • A/V connecting cable (1) • USB connection support cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being...
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...properly. 16 Depending on with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. b Notes • While the camera is connected to a computer, you cannot operate the camera. 1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) USB jack slide lever USB jack cover AC Adaptor Power... cord (Mains lead) 1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. • Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the...
...properly. 16 Depending on with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. b Notes • While the camera is connected to a computer, you cannot operate the camera. 1 Preparing the battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) USB jack slide lever USB jack cover AC Adaptor Power... cord (Mains lead) 1 Open the battery/memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera, then close the cover. • Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the...
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Be sure not to a notebook computer that can be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 Charging time Full charge time Approx. ...Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to an AC power source, the battery of 25°C (77°F). Charging may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to drop the battery. This may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions....
Be sure not to a notebook computer that can be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 Charging time Full charge time Approx. ...Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to an AC power source, the battery of 25°C (77°F). Charging may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to drop the battery. This may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions....
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...Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for about five minutes, the camera turns off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on battery power and you do not operate the camera for the first time (page 21). 18 Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes....) • It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator ...
...Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for about five minutes, the camera turns off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on battery power and you do not operate the camera for the first time (page 21). 18 Charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes....) • It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator ...
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Getting started 2 Inserting the memory card 1 Battery/memory card cover 2 3 Be careful of the direction of the notched corner. 1 2 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. 3 Close the cover. When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB).
Getting started 2 Inserting the memory card 1 Battery/memory card cover 2 3 Be careful of the direction of the notched corner. 1 2 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration. 3 Close the cover. When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB).
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This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20 Make sure that the access lamp is lit. 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover.
This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20 Make sure that the access lamp is lit. 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover.
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... changes as follows. Carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to v (Screen display). - If you view images in effect when you purchased the... camera. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default ...
... changes as follows. Carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to v (Screen display). - If you view images in effect when you purchased the... camera. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default ...
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... while initializing. 48 Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to turn the... power of the camera off the beep sound. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. On Turns on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are marked with the multi-selector ...
... while initializing. 48 Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to turn the... power of the camera off the beep sound. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. On Turns on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are marked with the multi-selector ...
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...[OK] with v, then press the multi-selector. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. Copy Copies all the data on the memory card will be copied" appears. 3 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to...it with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. The format is created. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is inserted in the camera. You cannot choose a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be copied. 50 Format Formats...
...[OK] with v, then press the multi-selector. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. Copy Copies all the data on the memory card will be copied" appears. 3 Select [OK] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to...it with the multi-selector tilt to v/V/b/B, then tilt to B. The format is created. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is inserted in the camera. You cannot choose a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be copied. 50 Format Formats...
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... the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery and power 59 Deleting/Editing images 62 Shooting still images/movies 60 Memory card ...63 Viewing images 61 Internal memory 63 Computers 62 Others 63 58 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera,...
... the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery and power 59 Deleting/Editing images 62 Shooting still images/movies 60 Memory card ...63 Viewing images 61 Internal memory 63 Computers 62 Others 63 58 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera,...
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...is low or depleted. - Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place. • The temperature of the battery pack is too high. - Turn on the LCD screen. - Charge the battery pack in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode. - Connect the camera to 86°F). • For ...details, see page 68. Charge the camera until the icon shows the . Troubleshooting...
...is low or depleted. - Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place. • The temperature of the battery pack is too high. - Turn on the LCD screen. - Charge the battery pack in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode. - Connect the camera to 86°F). • For ...details, see page 68. Charge the camera until the icon shows the . Troubleshooting...