Operating Instructions
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...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the camera on, then connect the camera and a computer with the USB connection support cable. The Power/Charge lamp lights up in this application to upload images easily to the "bloggie...58320; "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick", " ", " Memory Stick Duo", " ", "Memory Stick PRO Duo", " ", "Memory Stick PRO‑HG Duo", " ", "MagicGate", " ", "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation....
...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the camera on, then connect the camera and a computer with the USB connection support cable. The Power/Charge lamp lights up in this application to upload images easily to the "bloggie...58320; "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick", " ", " Memory Stick Duo", " ", "Memory Stick PRO Duo", " ", "Memory Stick PRO‑HG Duo", " ", "MagicGate", " ", "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation....
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...camera for a long time, use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of the camera may cause malfunctions which in this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. Change the screen language before formatting the memory card. • This camera ...8226; Charge the battery before using your camera Types of your camera. So, be sure to get the camera wet. This may cause the malfunction of memory cards you can use with this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are used . ...
...camera for a long time, use a MultiMediaCard. • Memory cards of the camera may cause malfunctions which in this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. Change the screen language before formatting the memory card. • This camera ...8226; Charge the battery before using your camera Types of your camera. So, be sure to get the camera wet. This may cause the malfunction of memory cards you can use with this camera. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are used . ...
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...emits radiation. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera. If the message "Camera overheating Allow it . • Do not shake or strike the camera. These points are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic ..., videotapes, and other than those shot, edited or composed on this case, the message appears on the screen before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal...
...emits radiation. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera. If the message "Camera overheating Allow it . • Do not shake or strike the camera. These points are not guaranteed. *1 Joint Photographic ..., videotapes, and other than those shot, edited or composed on this case, the message appears on the screen before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are compressed/recorded in JPEG*1 format. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal...
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How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, close the LCD screen 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, USB jack, jack cover or the LCD screen. • See page 14 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
How to handle the camera • When carrying the camera, close the LCD screen 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, USB jack, jack cover or the LCD screen. • See page 14 for how to attach the wrist strap. 6
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...parts 10 Indicators on the screen 11 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 14 1 Preparing the battery pack 15 2 Inserting the memory card 18 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 19 Basic Operations Shooting images 21 Viewing images 25 Using the menu items 27 Menu items ...28 Using with your computer Using with your computer 29 Connecting the camera to the computer 31 Uploading videos and still images to media services 33 Using the software 36 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu ...
...parts 10 Indicators on the screen 11 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 14 1 Preparing the battery pack 15 2 Inserting the memory card 18 3 Turning the camera on/setting the language and clock 19 Basic Operations Shooting images 21 Viewing images 25 Using the menu items 27 Menu items ...28 Using with your computer Using with your computer 29 Connecting the camera to the computer 31 Uploading videos and still images to media services 33 Using the software 36 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu ...
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... Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 54 Warning indicators...
... Digital Zoom Flicker Reduction Main Settings 1/2 46 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 47 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 48 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Clock Settings 50 Clock Settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 54 Warning indicators...
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Table of contents Others On the "Memory Stick" media 62 On the battery 64 Precautions 65 Specifications 66 Index Index...67 9
Table of contents Others On the "Memory Stick" media 62 On the battery 64 Precautions 65 Specifications 66 Index Index...67 9
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... (USB) jack (31) • Used when connecting to a TV, etc. K (Movie) button (21) • Starts/stops shooting movies. 10 R Access lamp (18) S Memory card slot T Battery slot U Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a USB connection support cable. with an HDMI cable (sold separately). A Lens B Speaker C Hook... for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera. V Battery/memory card cover (18) You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable.
... (USB) jack (31) • Used when connecting to a TV, etc. K (Movie) button (21) • Starts/stops shooting movies. 10 R Access lamp (18) S Memory card slot T Battery slot U Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a USB connection support cable. with an HDMI cable (sold separately). A Lens B Speaker C Hook... for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches), and may damage the camera. V Battery/memory card cover (18) You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable.
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... operation. Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. When shooting still images A Display / B Display When recording movies [400] z C Display Indication Battery remaining (16) Low battery warning (60) SteadyShot (40) Zoom scaling AF range... with the default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. Indicators on the still image settings appears near the (Photo) icon. If you purchased this camera.
... operation. Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal memory. When shooting still images A Display / B Display When recording movies [400] z C Display Indication Battery remaining (16) Low battery warning (60) SteadyShot (40) Zoom scaling AF range... with the default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. Indicators on the still image settings appears near the (Photo) icon. If you purchased this camera.
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Image number/Number of the playback image Select images Adjust volume Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Protect (42) Volume (25) Zoom scaling Low battery warning (60) B Display 00:00:00 2010-1-1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT VOLUME C Display 12/12 Indication Playback ...
Image number/Number of the playback image Select images Adjust volume Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Protect (42) Volume (25) Zoom scaling Low battery warning (60) B Display 00:00:00 2010-1-1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT VOLUME C Display 12/12 Indication Playback ...
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... battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) 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... to a computer. Depending on with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time. • You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of your...
... battery pack Power/Charge lamp USB connection support cable (supplied) 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... to a computer. Depending on with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time. • You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of your...
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... all the way until it clicks, with its notched corner directed downward as shown in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, ...however. When the movie size is set to data in the memory card. 18 Make sure that the access lamp is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). To remove the memory card Open the cover. When there is not lit, then push the...
... all the way until it clicks, with its notched corner directed downward as shown in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, ...however. When the movie size is set to data in the memory card. 18 Make sure that the access lamp is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). To remove the memory card Open the cover. When there is not lit, then push the...
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... 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and 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 of USB ... 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 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 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are...
... 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and 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 of USB ... 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 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 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are...
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...Perform the procedures from step 1 to the "Trash" icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. Windows Vista Windows XP Disconnect icon... Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the task tray. b Note • Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to 3 below before: • Removing a memory card. • Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the computer. 32
...Perform the procedures from step 1 to the "Trash" icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. Windows Vista Windows XP Disconnect icon... Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the task tray. b Note • Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to 3 below before: • Removing a memory card. • Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the computer. 32
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... VGA (640×480) Guidelines For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") For viewing on a high-definition TV Shoot at a small image size for data management. 38 For details on how to shooting mode with (Play) button. Using functions for shooting ...postcards For prints up to A4 (8×10") 3:2 aspect ratio as in shooting mode using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999"...
... VGA (640×480) Guidelines For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") For viewing on a high-definition TV Shoot at a small image size for data management. 38 For details on how to shooting mode with (Play) button. Using functions for shooting ...postcards For prints up to A4 (8×10") 3:2 aspect ratio as in shooting mode using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999"...
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...for display on computer 640 × 480 30P* Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - The approximate recording time of time for movies may vary... as sports smoothly with this camera will automatically stop. 39 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with HD (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 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - The approximate recording time of time for movies may vary... as sports smoothly with this camera will automatically stop. 39 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with HD (high definition) quality 1280 × 720 30P Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited...
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... this reduces the overall recording time. Face Detection: Detects the faces of the memory card. Setup: Selecting the shooting settings You can change the settings on the operation 1 page 27 Your camera uses the VBR (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 Face Detection function. SteadyShot...
... this reduces the overall recording time. Face Detection: Detects the faces of the memory card. Setup: Selecting the shooting settings You can change the settings on the operation 1 page 27 Your camera uses the VBR (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 Face Detection function. SteadyShot...
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...brightness. • You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with v, then press the multi-selector. Beep Selects the sound produced when you press the multi-selector, (Photo... to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. Off Turns off while initializing. 46 Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector...
...brightness. • You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors. To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with v, then press the multi-selector. Beep Selects the sound produced when you press the multi-selector, (Photo... to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. Off Turns off while initializing. 46 Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector...
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... output according to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe, China). NTSC Sets the video output signal to the TV color system of the camera are marked with a USB connection. Multi Displays the images both on the memory card when a memory card is inserted, and displays the images in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the...
... output according to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe, China). NTSC Sets the video output signal to the TV color system of the camera are marked with a USB connection. Multi Displays the images both on the memory card when a memory card is inserted, and displays the images in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the...
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...selector. The message "All data on internal memory will be copied. 48 To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. The message "All data on memory card will be deleted and you copy the data in the camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel]... in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. The format is inserted in the internal memory to be erased" appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press...
...selector. The message "All data on internal memory will be copied. 48 To ensure stable operation of the internal memory, remove the memory card after copying. The message "All data on memory card will be deleted and you copy the data in the camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel]... in step 3, then press the multi-selector. • Charge the battery sufficiently. The format is inserted in the internal memory to be erased" appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press...