Important Notice
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... may influence the picture and sound of this unit. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the applicable collection point for a Class B digital device, pursuant to remove the battery from that this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MHS-FS2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
... may influence the picture and sound of this unit. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the applicable collection point for a Class B digital device, pursuant to remove the battery from that this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MHS-FS2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
Instruction Manual
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... Microphone Share (Bloggie Software) 1 Select [Menu] in Windows XP, click [My Computer]) double-click [Bloggie Software] [Handbook.exe] click [Install]. Supplied accessories USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 4-277-105-) Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) Important Notice (1) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP3 (1)/360 Video Lens case (1) (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) Capture 360-degree images, playable on your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you are recording video...
... Microphone Share (Bloggie Software) 1 Select [Menu] in Windows XP, click [My Computer]) double-click [Bloggie Software] [Handbook.exe] click [Install]. Supplied accessories USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 4-277-105-) Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) Important Notice (1) 360 Video Lens VCL-BPP3 (1)/360 Video Lens case (1) (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) Capture 360-degree images, playable on your camera, Bloggie Software will launch and help you are recording video...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... appear on recording/playback and connection • Before you can charge the battery pack even if it is not a malfunction. Notes on the LCD screen. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in a malfunction of your camera to another device with a cable, be able to protect the camera. Pushing the plug forcibly into the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Notes...
... appear on recording/playback and connection • Before you can charge the battery pack even if it is not a malfunction. Notes on the LCD screen. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in a malfunction of your camera to another device with a cable, be able to protect the camera. Pushing the plug forcibly into the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Notes...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG format. Warning on other equipment will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera will play back images on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is compatible with the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search On image data compatibility...
... recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG format. Warning on other equipment will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera will play back images on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is compatible with the camera. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search On image data compatibility...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... playing back with you anywhere, anytime. On a trip Attach the 360 Video Lens to "Bloggie" and shoot exciting 360-degree panoramic images of contents During a walk Take compact "Bloggie" with the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 37). (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) 5GB Continued r Index Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Table of the world around you can record still images during movie recording...
... playing back with you anywhere, anytime. On a trip Attach the 360 Video Lens to "Bloggie" and shoot exciting 360-degree panoramic images of contents During a walk Take compact "Bloggie" with the Bloggie Software pre-loaded on the internal memory (page 37). (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) 5GB Continued r Index Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Table of the world around you can record still images during movie recording...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 10 About operation buttons of the camera 11 Menu/Settings Search 12 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting (Movies 31 Zoom 33 Light (MHS-FS2...
... on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 10 About operation buttons of the camera 11 Menu/Settings Search 12 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the camera 19 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the camera 22 Installing the software 25 Setting the language and clock 28 Shooting Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting (Movies 31 Zoom 33 Light (MHS-FS2...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Viewing Viewing 40 Playback zoom 43 Volume control 44 Operation Search Computer Recommended computer environment 45 Using the Bloggie Software 47 Importing images to a computer 48 Uploading images to a media service 49 Menu/Settings Search Settings Menu items 12 Setting items 13 Index TV Viewing images on a TV 65 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Warning indicators and messages 72 Others Number of still images and recordable time of movies 74 Built-in battery pack 75 Precautions 76 Specifications 77 8GB
Table of contents Viewing Viewing 40 Playback zoom 43 Volume control 44 Operation Search Computer Recommended computer environment 45 Using the Bloggie Software 47 Importing images to a computer 48 Uploading images to a media service 49 Menu/Settings Search Settings Menu items 12 Setting items 13 Index TV Viewing images on a TV 65 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Warning indicators and messages 72 Others Number of still images and recordable time of movies 74 Built-in battery pack 75 Precautions 76 Specifications 77 8GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies 31 Changing image size Photo Size 50 Movie Size 52 Deleting images Delete 53 Format 63 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 43 Changing clock settings Date & Time Setting 64 Initializing settings Initialize 60 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately 65 Marking the images to Share it Later 55 upload Shooting a 360-degree 360 Video Lens 37 view (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) Index 10GB
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting (Still images 29 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies 31 Changing image size Photo Size 50 Movie Size 52 Deleting images Delete 53 Format 63 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 43 Changing clock settings Date & Time Setting 64 Initializing settings Initialize 60 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately 65 Marking the images to Share it Later 55 upload Shooting a 360-degree 360 Video Lens 37 view (MHS-FS1K/FS2K only) Index 10GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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... written as zooming when shooting or playing back images. The function that is allocated to how the camera is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. Table of contents About operation buttons of the camera Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the B function [Menu]. Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Function buttons Button function varies depending on the LCD screen of the camera. The function that is allocated to explain a [Menu] function. (MHS-FS2/FS2K) (MHS-FS1...
... written as zooming when shooting or playing back images. The function that is allocated to how the camera is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera. Table of contents About operation buttons of the camera Multi-selector buttons You can use the A function , or press the B' function button for the B function [Menu]. Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Function buttons Button function varies depending on the LCD screen of the camera. The function that is allocated to explain a [Menu] function. (MHS-FS2/FS2K) (MHS-FS1...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... shooting movies When playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
... shooting movies When playing back 3000 z (green) 00:00:12 0:12 2011-1-1 9:30 AM z (red) 00:00:12 Self-timer Number of recordable still images AE/AF lock Recordable time Recording time (m:s) Recorded date/time of the playback image During movie recording Share it Later Protect Overheating warning Counter Zoom scaling Light Index Adjusting volume Portion of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... LCD screen. Standard battery life Recording time*1 Continuous recording time*2 Approx. 120 min. Index 24GB Charging time Full charge time Approx. 200 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of a fully charged battery pack when you repeatedly execute operations, such as setting to charge the camera? High Low • The displayed battery remaining indicator may take to shooting mode, turning on/off the power, or zooming. Also, recording stops automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power...
... LCD screen. Standard battery life Recording time*1 Continuous recording time*2 Approx. 120 min. Index 24GB Charging time Full charge time Approx. 200 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of a fully charged battery pack when you repeatedly execute operations, such as setting to charge the camera? High Low • The displayed battery remaining indicator may take to shooting mode, turning on/off the power, or zooming. Also, recording stops automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Notes • If you delete files such as "Setup_Bloggie_Windows.exe"/"Setup Bloggie Mac.dmg" in the [Bloggie Software]/[BLOGGIE_SW] folder, the recording capacity of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index 3 Double click the "Bloggie" icon. 5 Click [Install], and follow the instructions on the Bloggie Software, see page 47. In this case, press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds...
... Notes • If you delete files such as "Setup_Bloggie_Windows.exe"/"Setup Bloggie Mac.dmg" in the [Bloggie Software]/[BLOGGIE_SW] folder, the recording capacity of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index 3 Double click the "Bloggie" icon. 5 Click [Install], and follow the instructions on the Bloggie Software, see page 47. In this case, press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press V. 4 Press B to increase or b to decrease the volume. 44GB
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press V. 4 Press B to increase or b to decrease the volume. 44GB
bloggie™ Handbook
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... compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Others USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) The Bloggie Software: Mac OS X (v10.5 to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of the operating systems described above or in an environment based on an upgrade of USB devices you connect two...
... compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Others USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) The Bloggie Software: Mac OS X (v10.5 to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of the operating systems described above or in an environment based on an upgrade of USB devices you connect two...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... power savings function of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264) To play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on your computer, you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back smoothly due to install the software compatible...
... power savings function of movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264) To play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on your computer, you are using a notebook PC, be sure to use the PC with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 or the Bloggie Software. • Even in . For example, other open or background applications currently running may not play back smoothly due to install the software compatible...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Bloggie Software starts automatically and the confirmation screen for the purposes of improving Sony's future products and services. In using such services, you will be recorded for uploading images appears. However, no personal data will be redirected to it by the Sony server and other websites, you are redirected by the Sony server. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Uploading images to a media service 1 Choose images and...
... Bloggie Software starts automatically and the confirmation screen for the purposes of improving Sony's future products and services. In using such services, you will be recorded for uploading images appears. However, no personal data will be redirected to it by the Sony server and other websites, you are redirected by the Sony server. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Uploading images to a media service 1 Choose images and...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... internal memory, music files may need to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then turn the camera on again (page 15, 16). 4 Consult your nearest Sony dealer. 68GB Additional information on this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off. • If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power...
... internal memory, music files may need to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then turn the camera on again (page 15, 16). 4 Consult your nearest Sony dealer. 68GB Additional information on this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off. • If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... status. • Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. These dots are not displayed. This is not a malfunction. They are displayed only during playback. The remaining charge indicator is full, delete unnecessary images (page 53). Menu/Settings Search Index Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • Turn on the screen. • This...
... status. • Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. These dots are not displayed. This is not a malfunction. They are displayed only during playback. The remaining charge indicator is full, delete unnecessary images (page 53). Menu/Settings Search Index Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • Turn on the screen. • This...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... control: Automatic exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 4 GB) • When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the computer) Power consumption (during shooting): 1.7 W (when the movie image size is used for system management and/or application files. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS...
... control: Automatic exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 4 GB) • When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of the computer) Power consumption (during shooting): 1.7 W (when the movie image size is used for system management and/or application files. Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS...
bloggie™ Handbook
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Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Numerics 360 Video images 37 B Battery pack 75 Beep 57 Bloggie Software 25, 47 C Charging 22 Clock Settings 28 Computer Importing images 48 Recommended environment 45 Uploading images 49 Connecting Computer 48 D Date & Time Setting 64 Daylight Savings 64 Delete 53 Demo Mode 59 F Flicker Reduction 56 Format 63 H HDMI OUT jack 65 HDMI Output 62 I Identifying parts 15, 16 Initialize 60 Install 25 L Language Setting 58 LUN Setting 61...
Table of contents Operation Search Menu/Settings Search Index Numerics 360 Video images 37 B Battery pack 75 Beep 57 Bloggie Software 25, 47 C Charging 22 Clock Settings 28 Computer Importing images 48 Recommended environment 45 Uploading images 49 Connecting Computer 48 D Date & Time Setting 64 Daylight Savings 64 Delete 53 Demo Mode 59 F Flicker Reduction 56 Format 63 H HDMI OUT jack 65 HDMI Output 62 I Identifying parts 15, 16 Initialize 60 Install 25 L Language Setting 58 LUN Setting 61...
