Operating Instructions
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...Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V ...camera has an application "PMB Portable". exe]. Click [PMB Protable] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) [PMBPORTABLE], then double‑click [PMBP_Win. Trademarks "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony...battery pack 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...
...Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V ...camera has an application "PMB Portable". exe]. Click [PMB Protable] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) [PMBPORTABLE], then double‑click [PMBP_Win. Trademarks "bloggie" is a trademark of Sony...battery pack 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...
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...media adaptor. Change the screen language before using your important data on the battery • Charge the battery before formatting the memory card. • This camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to store your camera if necessary (page 22). However, if you format the memory card, ...images may not be destroyed. About changing the language setting • The on the battery, see page 68. Water entering the inside of your camera is not possible due to other devices with this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, ...
...media adaptor. Change the screen language before using your important data on the battery • Charge the battery before formatting the memory card. • This camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to store your camera if necessary (page 22). However, if you format the memory card, ...images may not be destroyed. About changing the language setting • The on the battery, see page 68. Water entering the inside of your camera is not possible due to other devices with this camera are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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...camera and leave it . • Do not shake or strike the camera. The screen may result in a cool place until the temperature of movies other equipment on the screen before using extremely high...camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be sure to your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment and playback of the camera or the battery...other bright light. This may cause malfunctions. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on disposal/transfer • When...
...camera and leave it . • Do not shake or strike the camera. The screen may result in a cool place until the temperature of movies other equipment on the screen before using extremely high...camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera cannot be sure to your camera • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment and playback of the camera or the battery...other bright light. This may cause malfunctions. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on disposal/transfer • When...
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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
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... parts 10 Indicators 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 ...
... parts 10 Indicators 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 ...
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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
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K Multi-selector Menu on , and lights up in orange while charging the battery. O (Movie) button (23) • Starts/stops shooting movies. N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. P ON/OFF button (21) Q Zoom lever For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26)... For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) 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 ...
K Multi-selector Menu on , and lights up in orange while charging the battery. O (Movie) button (23) • Starts/stops shooting movies. N (Photo) button (23) • Shoots still images. P ON/OFF button (21) Q Zoom lever For shooting: Zoom (W/T) (26)... For viewing: Playback zoom/ (Index) (28) 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 ...
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...24) Indication Current date and time Changing the screen display Using the self-timer 12 See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Remaining number of operation. Recording Media Face Detection (42) Zoom scaling Self-timer (26) Indication Image size (40) When recording movies...want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using the zoom lever. Indicators on the still...
...24) Indication Current date and time Changing the screen display Using the self-timer 12 See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Remaining number of operation. Recording Media Face Detection (42) Zoom scaling Self-timer (26) Indication Image size (40) When recording movies...want to v (Screen display) repeatedly, the display changes (page 25). When shooting still images A Display / B Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Low battery warning (64) SteadyShot (42) Recording folder • This does not appear when using the zoom lever. Indicators on the still...
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... of the playback image Select images Change the display setting with v, and adjust the volume with V. 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 ... differ from what you actually see. 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...
... of the playback image Select images Change the display setting with v, and adjust the volume with V. 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 ... differ from what you actually see. 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...
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... 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 • Important Notice Hook 15 "PMB...
... 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 • Important Notice Hook 15 "PMB...
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... (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... finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of the recommended operating temperature (10 to disconnect the camera before operation. • Charging the battery with the USB connection support cable (supplied). • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in orange, and charging starts. • ...
... (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... finished, disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of the recommended operating temperature (10 to disconnect the camera before operation. • Charging the battery with the USB connection support cable (supplied). • The Power/Charge lamp lights up in orange, and charging starts. • ...
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... 40 for a long time. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that can be recorded. • When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows... the time when you connect the camera to a computer. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power...
... 40 for a long time. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that can be recorded. • When charging is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of [1280 × 720 30P] *2 Typical recording time shows... the time when you connect the camera to a computer. Getting started 1 Preparing the battery pack • Do not apply force to the camera, when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power...
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...; If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes, the camera turns off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 21). 18 Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback...
...; If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes, the camera turns off automatically to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 21). 18 Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback...
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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). When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19
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This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20
This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit. 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20
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...want to make indicators appear again, carry out either of the following operations. - However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to AUTO. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5...bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. The default setting is connected to v (Screen display) longer, you purchased the camera. Tilt the multi-selector to normal. • If you view images in effect when you can increase the brightness of the LCD backlight up...
...want to make indicators appear again, carry out either of the following operations. - However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The LCD screen will not display while the camera is set to AUTO. AUTO ON OFF • Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5...bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. The default setting is connected to v (Screen display) longer, you purchased the camera. Tilt the multi-selector to normal. • If you view images in effect when you can increase the brightness of the LCD backlight up...
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Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the camera off the beep sound. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to ... B. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.
Main Settings 1/2 For details on the beep sound when you operate the camera. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the camera off the beep sound. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in step 2, then press the multi-selector. • Be sure not to ... B. Bright Brightens the LCD screen. Display Color You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.
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...v, then press the multi-selector. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the camera. To delete the contents of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first... time you copy the data in step 2, then press the multi-selector. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause ...
...v, then press the multi-selector. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory to battery exhaustion. • You cannot copy individual images. • The original images in the camera. To delete the contents of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first... time you copy the data in step 2, then press the multi-selector. Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause ...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Click one of data stored on again after about one minute. 3 Consult your data. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following items to jump to improve the condition. Battery and power ...59 Deleting/Editing images 62 Shooting still images/movies 60 Memory card 63 Viewing images 61 Internal memory 63 Computers 62 Others 63 58 When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of the ...
... save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Click one of data stored on again after about one minute. 3 Consult your data. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following items to jump to improve the condition. Battery and power ...59 Deleting/Editing images 62 Shooting still images/movies 60 Memory card 63 Viewing images 61 Internal memory 63 Computers 62 Others 63 58 When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of the ...
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...place. • The temperature of the computer, it again. - The battery life is short. • The charging time is too high. - Connect the camera to the computer. - If you cannot turn on the camera. • The remaining battery is in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode. - You cannot ...charge the camera. • No indicators appears on the LCD screen. -...
...place. • The temperature of the computer, it again. - The battery life is short. • The charging time is too high. - Connect the camera to the computer. - If you cannot turn on the camera. • The remaining battery is in the standby (sleep or hibernation) mode. - You cannot ...charge the camera. • No indicators appears on the LCD screen. -...