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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this ... slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the ...
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this ... slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the ...
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...recording. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on or off. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Power Save Sets...on the screen. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display wide images. File Number Selects the method used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is used for long exposure shootings. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the LCD monitor. Eye-Fi Setup...
...recording. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on or off. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Power Save Sets...on the screen. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display wide images. File Number Selects the method used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is used for long exposure shootings. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the LCD monitor. Eye-Fi Setup...
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... follows: folder number + MSDCF. You can change this name. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is fixed as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). You cannot change the folder name form. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Index 117GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu... is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card.
... follows: folder number + MSDCF. You can change this name. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is fixed as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). You cannot change the folder name form. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Index 117GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu... is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card.
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...communication may be used only in the camera on the screen when [Upload Settings] is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it is transferring images. • If (error) is set up into the camera, and ... the Wi-Fi network. • You cannot upload movies. Index 122GB Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be influenced by other communication devices. Images are to the manual that comes with the law of...use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. Standby. NEX-5C/3C do not have set to [Off].
...communication may be used only in the camera on the screen when [Upload Settings] is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it is transferring images. • If (error) is set up into the camera, and ... the Wi-Fi network. • You cannot upload movies. Index 122GB Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be influenced by other communication devices. Images are to the manual that comes with the law of...use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. Standby. NEX-5C/3C do not have set to [Off].
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... (Windows) "PMB" allows you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Double-click the newly recognized icon on the memory card from the computer. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting the camera to the computer 1 ...see the "PMB Help." Importing images to the hard disk icon. For details on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. Sony is connected to the computer, if you to your computer. Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to easily import images.
... (Windows) "PMB" allows you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Double-click the newly recognized icon on the memory card from the computer. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting the camera to the computer 1 ...see the "PMB Help." Importing images to the hard disk icon. For details on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. Sony is connected to the computer, if you to your computer. Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to easily import images.
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...;3, etc.) Method Create a Blu-ray disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using "PMB." Disc type AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, DVD playable computer, etc.) Create an AVCHD format disc ...creating a disc Select the method that the version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. To import movies, see page 130. Create a ...
...;3, etc.) Method Create a Blu-ray disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using "PMB." Disc type AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, DVD playable computer, etc.) Create an AVCHD format disc ...creating a disc Select the method that the version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. To import movies, see page 130. Create a ...
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...and playback on your camera Based on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned...× 1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition ...
...and playback on your camera Based on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned...× 1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition ...
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A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly.
A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly.
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... Check on the direction of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera 2 Insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card until it may appear on the image, depending on the direction of the notched corner. Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris ...
... Check on the direction of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera 2 Insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card until it may appear on the image, depending on the direction of the notched corner. Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris ...
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..., it is recommended that the access NEX-5/5C lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. You cannot use following memory cards. • (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) • ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) • SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) GB 22 x Removing...
..., it is recommended that the access NEX-5/5C lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. You cannot use following memory cards. • (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) • ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) • SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) GB 22 x Removing...
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... and photos imported to the computer Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. Use "PMB" to import AVCHD format movies to the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ GB 61 The support information for details on...
... and photos imported to the computer Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. Use "PMB" to import AVCHD format movies to the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ GB 61 The support information for details on...
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... camera. Movies recorded in MP4 format with AVCHD format that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. It may occur on the memory card. GB 75 Others A memory card, etc., may cause a malfunction of children. Save precious data on a computer, etc. • If you record one-time...If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Movies may cause irrecoverable damage to be swallowed. This may not be played on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for MP4 format recording. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to...
... camera. Movies recorded in MP4 format with AVCHD format that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. It may occur on the memory card. GB 75 Others A memory card, etc., may cause a malfunction of children. Save precious data on a computer, etc. • If you record one-time...If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Movies may cause irrecoverable damage to be swallowed. This may not be played on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for MP4 format recording. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to...
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[Recording media] "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card [LCD monitor] LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 921 600 (640 ...215; 3 (RGB) × 480) dots [Input/output terminals] USB: miniB HDMI: HDMI type C minijack [Power] Used battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible Dimensions: NEX...
[Recording media] "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card [LCD monitor] LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 921 600 (640 ...215; 3 (RGB) × 480) dots [Input/output terminals] USB: miniB HDMI: HDMI type C minijack [Power] Used battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible Dimensions: NEX...