Operating Instructions
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...camera on the basic operations is described below. Trademarks "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... (1080 30P) Format Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V Power Consumption 1.9 W [1280 × 720 30P...
...camera on the basic operations is described below. Trademarks "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... (1080 30P) Format Still: JPEG Exif ver 2.21, DCF compliant Movie: MPEG4‑AVC/H.264 (.MP4) compliant Power Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BK1, 3.6V Power Consumption 1.9 W [1280 × 720 30P...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... which in each local language are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media When...
... which in each local language are "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards. Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera • The memory cards that you can use with this camera. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media When...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Pushing the ...camera. • Do not use . When transferring the camera to others or on using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camera. Place the camera in a cool place until the temperature of the camera...power goes off automatically to cool" appears, the camera has been overheating. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause ...
... cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Pushing the ...camera. • Do not use . When transferring the camera to others or on using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the camera. Place the camera in a cool place until the temperature of the camera...power goes off automatically to cool" appears, the camera has been overheating. On image data compatibility • This camera supports "MP4 format" as IDs and mail addresses may cause ...
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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
bloggie™ Handbook
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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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... Settings 1/2 48 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 49 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 50 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 51 Format Clock Settings 52 Clock Settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images 53 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 55 8
... Settings 1/2 48 Beep LCD Backlight Display Color Language Setting Initialize Main Settings 2/2 49 LUN Settings Video Out Memory Card Tool 50 Format Copy Internal Memory Tool 51 Format Clock Settings 52 Clock Settings Enjoying the 360 Video (MHS-PM5K) Shooting 360 Video images 53 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 55 8
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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
bloggie™ Handbook
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... Menu on: v/V/b/B (29) Menu off: v (Screen display)/ V (Self-timer) (26) L (Play) button (27) A Lens B Microphone C Hook 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 lamp lights up...
... Menu on: v/V/b/B (29) Menu off: v (Screen display)/ V (Self-timer) (26) L (Play) button (27) A Lens B Microphone C Hook 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 lamp lights up...
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... the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal...
... the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in parentheses for only 5 seconds, however. See the pages in effect when you purchased this camera. Indicators on the screen When you tilt the multi-selector to make indicators appear again, carry out any operation other than those using internal...
bloggie™ Handbook
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... When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. The guidance message is displayed alternately.
... When playing back movies 14 A Display Indication Battery remaining (18) Image size (40) VOL. Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. The guidance message is displayed alternately.
bloggie™ Handbook
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...Help") - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice Hook 15 Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable 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...
...Help") - bloggie Handbook (PDF) • Instruction Manual • Important Notice Hook 15 Getting started Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Rechargeable 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...
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... connection support cable (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... battery pack gently until it clicks. • You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is attached to the camera. 2 Open the USB jack cover, then slide the USB jack slide lever. 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging...
... connection support cable (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... battery pack gently until it clicks. • You cannot open the battery/memory card cover when a tripod is attached to the camera. 2 Open the USB jack cover, then slide the USB jack slide lever. 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on the type of USB device used, charging...
bloggie™ Handbook
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When there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). 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 there is set to [1920 × 1080 30P] or [1280 × 720 60P], you cannot record movies, however. 19 When the movie size is no memory card inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 26 MB). 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.
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Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover.
Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in once. • Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is not lit, then push the memory card in the memory card. 20 2 Inserting the memory card To remove the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover.
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... sleep mode, communication between the camera and your camera. OS (pre-installed) Others Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 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...
... sleep mode, communication between the camera and your camera. OS (pre-installed) Others Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/Windows 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...
bloggie™ Handbook
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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...Storage 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. 34
...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...Storage 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. 34
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...or 13×18 cm (5×7") For viewing on a high-definition TV Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Size/ Quality Approx. 26 MB 1 GB Memory card formatted with this camera 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5M... images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on how to shooting mode with . For details on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When measuring media capacity, 1 GB...
...or 13×18 cm (5×7") For viewing on a high-definition TV Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Size/ Quality Approx. 26 MB 1 GB Memory card formatted with this camera 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5M... images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on how to shooting mode with . For details on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When measuring media capacity, 1 GB...
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...29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 Shooting menu For details on the operation ... in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality...size Usage guidelines 1920 × 1080 30P* Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 1280 × 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving ...
...29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera will automatically stop. 41 Shooting menu For details on the operation ... in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format". - AVC: Advanced Video Codec • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality...size Usage guidelines 1920 × 1080 30P* Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 1280 × 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving ...
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...: Selecting the shooting settings You can change the settings on the operation 1 page 29 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. This technology causes fluctuations in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280... function. Shooting menu For details on the (setup) screen. 42 SteadyShot: Allows you to suit the recording scene. Face Detection: Detects the faces of the memory card.
...: Selecting the shooting settings You can change the settings on the operation 1 page 29 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. This technology causes fluctuations in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280... function. Shooting menu For details on the (setup) screen. 42 SteadyShot: Allows you to suit the recording scene. Face Detection: Detects the faces of the memory card.
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... message "Reset to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Off Turns off while initializing. 48 To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with . Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. The settings are reset to the default setting. Bright Brightens the LCD... are marked with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the...
... message "Reset to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Off Turns off while initializing. 48 To cancel the resetting Select [Cancel] in the internal memory are retained. 1 Select [Initialize] with . Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. The settings are reset to the default setting. Bright Brightens the LCD... are marked with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the...