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...wiffla new or refurbished product. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any other materials will become the property of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is required. Some states do not allow limitations on how to state. This Limited Warranty gives you ... likely that has been returned to this Limited Warranty will be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
...wiffla new or refurbished product. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any other materials will become the property of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is required. Some states do not allow limitations on how to state. This Limited Warranty gives you ... likely that has been returned to this Limited Warranty will be responsible for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
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Table of contents Sample photo Others Index Using the camera abroad 185 Memory card 186 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Battery charging 190 Mount Adaptor 191 AVCHD format 193 Cleaning 194 Index 195 Menu Index 5GB
Table of contents Sample photo Others Index Using the camera abroad 185 Memory card 186 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Battery charging 190 Mount Adaptor 191 AVCHD format 193 Cleaning 194 Index 195 Menu Index 5GB
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... the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 14GB Continued r A Battery cover B Lock lever C Battery compartment D Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to...
... the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 14GB Continued r A Battery cover B Lock lever C Battery compartment D Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to...
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... still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 17GB Continued r
... still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 17GB Continued r
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...]. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the LCD screen is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Table of contents Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned...
...]. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the LCD screen is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Table of contents Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned...
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Sample photo Menu Index 151GB We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
Sample photo Menu Index 151GB We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
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... card using the camera. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 154GB When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it may not be usable with the camera, depending...
... card using the camera. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 154GB When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it may not be usable with the camera, depending...
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Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Wait until repairs are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 159GB The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete.
Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Wait until repairs are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 159GB The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete.
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...operations via the computer. Index 168GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using "PlayMemories Home" When the AutoPlay Wizard appears ...8226; When the camera is not held liable for consequences resulting from the computer. Wait for the first time, your computer. Sony is connected to easily import images. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on "PlayMemories Home" functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help ...
...operations via the computer. Index 168GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using "PlayMemories Home" When the AutoPlay Wizard appears ...8226; When the camera is not held liable for consequences resulting from the computer. Wait for the first time, your computer. Sony is connected to easily import images. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on "PlayMemories Home" functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help ...
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...the indicator showing sufficient battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 153). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The... power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect ...
...the indicator showing sufficient battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 153). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The... power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect ...
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...is suspended because the ambient temperature is not charged. • Turn off . • This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Charging will resume and the charge lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to [Autofocus] (page 66). •...are shooting in manual focus mode. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Slow flashing indicates that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch...
...is suspended because the ambient temperature is not charged. • Turn off . • This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Charging will resume and the charge lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to [Autofocus] (page 66). •...are shooting in manual focus mode. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Slow flashing indicates that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch...
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...• Check that the camera is turned on a computer. • You are using "PlayMemories Home" and play back images on . • When the battery level is deleted by noise when viewing a movie on (page 168). Cannot play it again firmly. • Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] (...8226; All the data on a memory card. • The memory card is inserted. Cannot record on the memory card is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your camera. Delete unnecessary images (pages 31...
...• Check that the camera is turned on a computer. • You are using "PlayMemories Home" and play back images on . • When the battery level is deleted by noise when viewing a movie on (page 168). Cannot play it again firmly. • Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] (...8226; All the data on a memory card. • The memory card is inserted. Cannot record on the memory card is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your camera. Delete unnecessary images (pages 31...
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...images at a shop, images can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off . For compatibility with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set to JPEG images using it. To print RAW images, first convert them to whether the printer provides these ...). Especially when you print an image shot with date. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the message appears every time you shoot a JPEG image. 180GB Continued r Others The lens gets fogged. •...
...images at a shop, images can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off . For compatibility with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set to JPEG images using it. To print RAW images, first convert them to whether the printer provides these ...). Especially when you print an image shot with date. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the message appears every time you shoot a JPEG image. 180GB Continued r Others The lens gets fogged. •...
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...used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to ON. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. The camera does not work after performing ...If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to cool down before trying this procedure, format the ...turn on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. If the camera does not work properly...
...used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to ON. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. The camera does not work after performing ...If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to cool down before trying this procedure, format the ...turn on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. If the camera does not work properly...
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...Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is not attached. Cannot recognize lens. If you have not used in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The retractable lens with a computer may take some time to display. • Images recorded with other ...... • Long exposure noise reduction or high ISO noise reduction is retracted. Turn the camera off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. 182GB Continued r Format? • The memory card was modified. You can use memory card. Unable to complete the ...
...Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is not attached. Cannot recognize lens. If you have not used in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The retractable lens with a computer may take some time to display. • Images recorded with other ...... • Long exposure noise reduction or high ISO noise reduction is retracted. Turn the camera off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. 182GB Continued r Format? • The memory card was modified. You can use memory card. Unable to complete the ...
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.... Unable to the database file. Cool the camera and wait until the camera cools. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Internal temp. Index • Unable to register to rotate image. • Images recorded... of contents No images. • There is damaged. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB]. Turn the power off , remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to mark RAW images with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. Import all the images to ...
.... Unable to the database file. Cool the camera and wait until the camera cools. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Internal temp. Index • Unable to register to rotate image. • Images recorded... of contents No images. • There is damaged. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB]. Turn the power off , remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to mark RAW images with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. Import all the images to ...
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... battery pack is fully charged, recharge the battery pack after being charged, or when the battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the battery pack is shorter. The battery pack is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in percentages. To ensure longer battery pack...frequently used in the camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions with the camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to warm it up, and insert it in high temperatures for ...
... battery pack is fully charged, recharge the battery pack after being charged, or when the battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the battery pack is shorter. The battery pack is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in percentages. To ensure longer battery pack...frequently used in the camera immediately before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions with the camera. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to warm it up, and insert it in high temperatures for ...
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...dry place. • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is used. 189GB If the available time of contents Sample photo Menu Index How to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the... camera at least once a year before storing it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in slide show playback mode until the power goes...
...dry place. • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is used. 189GB If the available time of contents Sample photo Menu Index How to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the... camera at least once a year before storing it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in slide show playback mode until the power goes...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be damaged. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature ... temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge lamp lights up again. If you attempt to another battery pack cannot be shortened. • The charge lamp located on the side of the camera flashes in an ambient temperature of the recommended...
... the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be damaged. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature ... temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge lamp lights up again. If you attempt to another battery pack cannot be shortened. • The charge lamp located on the side of the camera flashes in an ambient temperature of the recommended...
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... Guide Display 140 High ISO NR 123 I Icons 17 Identifying parts 12 Image Data Converter 166, 167 Image Index 51, 100 Image Size 79 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Initialize 153 Install 166 Intelligent Auto 52 ISO 48 J JPEG 82 L Landscape 56 Language 137 LCD Brightness 143 Lens Comp.: Chro.
... Guide Display 140 High ISO NR 123 I Icons 17 Identifying parts 12 Image Data Converter 166, 167 Image Index 51, 100 Image Size 79 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Initialize 153 Install 166 Intelligent Auto 52 ISO 48 J JPEG 82 L Landscape 56 Language 137 LCD Brightness 143 Lens Comp.: Chro.