Operating Instructions
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...time shows the time when you want to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with your computer Operating the "PMB Portable" This camera...Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 4 GB*/Only for MHS‑PM5K)(1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie...compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack...
...time shows the time when you want to display the volume control screen, then adjust the volume with your computer Operating the "PMB Portable" This camera...Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP1 (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (Only for MHS‑PM5K) Memory card ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 4 GB*/Only for MHS‑PM5K)(1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help") bloggie...compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack...
bloggie™ Handbook
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..., you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera • The memory cards that you can be used for the first time. • The battery can use it is working correctly. • Be careful not to store your... camera is not completely discharged. No compensation for a long time, use with your camera or recording media, etc. Change the screen language before using your camera Types of memory card you can be charged even if it is connected to...
..., you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera • The memory cards that you can be used for the first time. • The battery can use it is working correctly. • Be careful not to store your... camera is not completely discharged. No compensation for a long time, use with your camera or recording media, etc. Change the screen language before using your camera Types of memory card you can be charged even if it is connected to...
bloggie™ Handbook
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The indicators appear for details of recordable images (40) AE lock (green) (24) Indication Current date and time Changing the screen display Using the self-timer 12 Recording Media Face Detection (42) Zoom scaling Self-timer (26) Indication Image size (40) When ... Indicators on the screen When you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. If you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. When shooting still images...
The indicators appear for details of recordable images (40) AE lock (green) (24) Indication Current date and time Changing the screen display Using the self-timer 12 Recording Media Face Detection (42) Zoom scaling Self-timer (26) Indication Image size (40) When ... Indicators on the screen When you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. If you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. When shooting still images...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Indicators on the screen D Display Indication Image size (40) [00:00:05] E Display Remaining recordable time (40) Information on the movie settings appears near the (Movie) icon. Indication Image size (40) 01:23 Movie recording (red) Recording time (41) b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. 13
Indicators on the screen D Display Indication Image size (40) [00:00:05] E Display Remaining recordable time (40) Information on the movie settings appears near the (Movie) icon. Indication Image size (40) 01:23 Movie recording (red) Recording time (41) b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. 13
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... 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 bar Counter Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Indication Playback...
... 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 bar Counter Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Indication Playback...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...[1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a computer. Charging may be recorded. ... to drop the battery. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time*2 60 Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 25°C (77°F). Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for the number of...
...[1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. 17 This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a computer. Charging may be recorded. ... to drop the battery. Approximate recording/playback time (min.) Recording time*1 Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time*2 60 Playback time 130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 25°C (77°F). Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for the number of...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full ...Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off function). •...
...battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full ...Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press the ON/OFF button to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off function). •...
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... off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback mode. To change the language settings Press MENU and select (Setup) t (page 48). (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting] To change the date and time Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52...). 22 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 3 Set the clock with the multi-selector. 1 Select the date display format ...
... off, even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback mode. To change the language settings Press MENU and select (Setup) t (page 48). (Main Settings 1/2) t [Language Setting] To change the date and time Press MENU and select (Setup) t [Clock Settings] (page 52...). 22 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 3 Set the clock with the multi-selector. 1 Select the date display format ...
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...: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) ...Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6) b Notes • Operation is compatible with your computer may not recover at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use the function for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: ...
...: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) ...Portable: Mac OS X (v10.4 to v10.6) b Notes • Operation is compatible with your computer may not recover at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use the function for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: ...
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...selection screen appears. 4 Select [Region] and [Country/Area]. "PMB Portable" starts. 35 You can skip steps 3 to 5 after the next time. 1 Connect the camera to the computer using "PMB Portable". • You can easily upload videos and still images to media services, such as a blog. •...; You can upload your computer Uploading videos and still images to help files of the camera and the computer is established, the auto execution wizard automatically starts. 2 Eliminate the unwanted drives with your data via a computer connected to ...
...selection screen appears. 4 Select [Region] and [Country/Area]. "PMB Portable" starts. 35 You can skip steps 3 to 5 after the next time. 1 Connect the camera to the computer using "PMB Portable". • You can easily upload videos and still images to media services, such as a blog. •...; You can upload your computer Uploading videos and still images to help files of the camera and the computer is established, the auto execution wizard automatically starts. 2 Eliminate the unwanted drives with your data via a computer connected to ...
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... and click [Import]. • You can save and print images with the date. • You can upload images to a computer for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display. • You can correct still images, and ...; You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive. • You can display images stored on the screen. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer Using the software b Notes • Log on as Administrator. • When "PMB" is required.) • For other details, see ...
... and click [Import]. • You can save and print images with the date. • You can upload images to a computer for the first time, the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display. • You can correct still images, and ...; You can create discs with CD or DVD disc-writing drive. • You can display images stored on the screen. Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer Using the software b Notes • Log on as Administrator. • When "PMB" is required.) • For other details, see ...
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...high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on the shooting conditions. • Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time...camera will automatically stop. 41 MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - The approximate recording time of time for all movie files. These are the total times...frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the ...
...high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on the shooting conditions. • Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time...camera will automatically stop. 41 MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group - The approximate recording time of time for all movie files. These are the total times...frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to reduce camera shake when shooting images On Activates the camera shake reduction function. Off Does not activate the camera shake reduction function. • The camera shake reduction function works only in the recording time of your subjects, and adjusts the exposure automatically On Activates the... details on the (setup) screen. 42 Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Off Does not activate Face Detection function.
... (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to reduce camera shake when shooting images On Activates the camera shake reduction function. Off Does not activate the camera shake reduction function. • The camera shake reduction function works only in the recording time of your subjects, and adjusts the exposure automatically On Activates the... details on the (setup) screen. 42 Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Off Does not activate Face Detection function.
bloggie™ Handbook
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To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. However, if you use it with this camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. The message "All data on the ...important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that you format the memory card the first time you format the memory card, all images in the camera. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage the data due to...
To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. However, if you use it with this camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. The message "All data on the ...important data on the computer before formatting the memory card. • Note that you format the memory card the first time you format the memory card, all images in the camera. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage the data due to...
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To cancel the clock setting Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press the multi-selector. 52 Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 46 Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
To cancel the clock setting Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press the multi-selector. 52 Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 46 Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Settings] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press the multi-selector. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press the multi-selector.
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...59 Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then connect it may take some time to charge this camera. The battery life is short. • The charging time is in the charging mode. - Charge the camera until the icon shows the . If you have charged the battery, remove the...recommended ambient temperature of the battery pack is too high. - Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status. • You are using a USB hub. Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera, even after you cannot turn on the camera. • The remaining battery is low or ...
...59 Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then connect it may take some time to charge this camera. The battery life is short. • The charging time is in the charging mode. - Charge the camera until the icon shows the . If you have charged the battery, remove the...recommended ambient temperature of the battery pack is too high. - Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status. • You are using a USB hub. Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera, even after you cannot turn on the camera. • The remaining battery is low or ...
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...playback starts due to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The image does not appear on the TV. • When you are using a model other than that of the A/V connecting cable are connected (pages 55, 56). 61 Troubleshooting So indicators on images. The date and time are not recorded (page... 3). You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to make sure the red and white plugs...
...playback starts due to the camera and the computer, disconnect it. The image does not appear on the TV. • When you are using a model other than that of the A/V connecting cable are connected (pages 55, 56). 61 Troubleshooting So indicators on images. The date and time are not recorded (page... 3). You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to make sure the red and white plugs...
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... the capacity. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 52). 63 Troubleshooting Turn off the camera and leave it for a long time. • This is a memory card inserted in the correct direction. Others The lens gets ...you use it for about an hour before using the internal memory. • There is not a malfunction. Remove it . The camera becomes warm when you turn on the camera. • Set the language again (page 48). You cannot restore it . Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the...
... the capacity. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 52). 63 Troubleshooting Turn off the camera and leave it for a long time. • This is a memory card inserted in the correct direction. Others The lens gets ...you use it for about an hour before using the internal memory. • There is not a malfunction. Remove it . The camera becomes warm when you turn on the camera. • Set the language again (page 48). You cannot restore it . Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the...
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...When the temperature of the battery pack is too high. We recommend the following . - If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is stored and the operating conditions and environment. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and ...on or off. Effective use of its function, fully charge the internal battery and use the battery up, leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery life varies according to how it becomes completely discharged. to efficiently charge the battery...
...When the temperature of the battery pack is too high. We recommend the following . - If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is stored and the operating conditions and environment. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and ...on or off. Effective use of its function, fully charge the internal battery and use the battery up, leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery life varies according to how it becomes completely discharged. to efficiently charge the battery...
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... that if you attempt to evaporate. Shooting in some cases this malfunction cannot be unable to let sand or dust get into the camera. On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with an LCD cleaning kit (... the above on your trousers or skirt, as in a car parked in the back pocket of the camera. On moisture condensation If the camera is designed for a long time. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with rubber or vinyl for use the following places • In an...
... that if you attempt to evaporate. Shooting in some cases this malfunction cannot be unable to let sand or dust get into the camera. On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with an LCD cleaning kit (... the above on your trousers or skirt, as in a car parked in the back pocket of the camera. On moisture condensation If the camera is designed for a long time. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with rubber or vinyl for use the following places • In an...