Operating Instructions
Page 1
... User Agreement screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. Mobile HD Snap Camera/Instruction Manual Appareil photo numérique Snap HD mobile/Mode d'emploi Cámara fotográfica digital HD (Alta Definición) compacta/Manual de instrucciones Charging the battery Charge ...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‑PM5K) Memory card ("Memory Stick...
... User Agreement screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. Mobile HD Snap Camera/Instruction Manual Appareil photo numérique Snap HD mobile/Mode d'emploi Cámara fotográfica digital HD (Alta Definición) compacta/Manual de instrucciones Charging the battery Charge ...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‑PM5K) Memory card ("Memory Stick...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 1
Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index 4-167-123-11(1) GB Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K © 2010 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Table of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Viewing images on a TV Troubleshooting Others Index 4-167-123-11(1) GB Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-PM5/PM5K © 2010 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 2
... connected to other devices with the USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be sure to use the camera for the first time. • The battery can use with this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. "Memory... the battery, see page 68. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of your data by making a back up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be lost. Change...
... connected to other devices with the USB connection support cable, the recorded images may be sure to use the camera for the first time. • The battery can use with this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. "Memory... the battery, see page 68. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of your data by making a back up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be lost. Change...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 3
... emits radiation. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be discolored and that do so after deleting the information input. Note on the...
... emits radiation. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be discolored and that do so after deleting the information input. Note on the...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 4
About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. • Design and specifications of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to change without notice. 4 Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright • Television programs, films, videotapes, and other accessories are not actual images shot using this Handbook are reproduced images, and are subject to the provisions of the copyright laws.
About this Handbook • The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. • Design and specifications of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to change without notice. 4 Notes on using your camera Warning on copyright • Television programs, films, videotapes, and other accessories are not actual images shot using this Handbook are reproduced images, and are subject to the provisions of the copyright laws.
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 5
...widely used in progressive mode*. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as sports smoothly with HD (high definition) quality Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD...×480) image quality to upload the recorded images on websites * The progressive mode is able to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. •...
...widely used in progressive mode*. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which is used VGA (640×480) as well as sports smoothly with HD (high definition) quality Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer Shoot SD...×480) image quality to upload the recorded images on websites * The progressive mode is able to record HD (high definition) images. Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to compress images even more effectively. •...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 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
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
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 7
... 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 40...
... 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 40...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 8
... 2/2 49 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 50 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 51 Format Clock Settings 52 Clock Settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images 53 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 55 8
... 2/2 49 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 50 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 51 Format Clock Settings 52 Clock Settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images 53 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 55 8
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 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
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
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 10
N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. O (Movie) button (23) • Starts/stops shooting movies. 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 in green when the power is turned on, and lights up in orange while charging the battery. P ON/OFF button (21) Q Zoom lever For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26) For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) K Multi-...
N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. O (Movie) button (23) • Starts/stops shooting movies. 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 in green when the power is turned on, and lights up in orange while charging the battery. P ON/OFF button (21) Q Zoom lever For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26) For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) K Multi-...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 11
U A/V OUT jack (55) • Used when connecting to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches). S USB jack slide lever T (USB) jack (33) • Used when connecting to a computer with an A/V connecting cable. with a USB connection support cable. V Jack cover 11 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc. Identifying parts R Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera.
U A/V OUT jack (55) • Used when connecting to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches). S USB jack slide lever T (USB) jack (33) • Used when connecting to a computer with an A/V connecting cable. with a USB connection support cable. V Jack cover 11 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc. Identifying parts R Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera.
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 12
See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Remaining number of operation. Indicators on the screen When you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). If you tilt the multi-...
See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Remaining number of operation. Indicators on the screen When you want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). If you tilt the multi-...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 13
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 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.
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 14
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. The guidance message is displayed alternately. Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 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 bar Counter Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate ...
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. The guidance message is displayed alternately. Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 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 bar Counter Recorded date/time of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media b Note • Indicators and their positions are approximate ...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 15
... the 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 dropped, etc. • 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual...
... the 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 dropped, etc. • 360 Video Lens Pouch (1) (MHS-PM5K only) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 16
..., disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of USB device used, charging may not function properly. 16 b Notes • While the camera is not guaranteed. 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 battery pack gently ...
..., disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of USB device used, charging may not function properly. 16 b Notes • While the camera is not guaranteed. 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 battery pack gently ...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 17
...130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to a computer. Be sure not to the computer for the number of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.... Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Charging may be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the...
...130 *1 Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows the time when you connect the camera to a computer. Be sure not to the computer for the number of images that is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer.... Do not leave the camera connected to drop the battery. Charging may be depleted rapidly. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 18
... remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for the first time (page 21). 18 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens... button to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on for about five minutes, the camera turns off function). • The Language Setting screen appears when the...
... remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for the first time (page 21). 18 1 Preparing the battery pack To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens... button to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on for about five minutes, the camera turns off function). • The Language Setting screen appears when the...
bloggie™ Handbook
Page 19
When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 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 the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB).
When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 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 the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB).