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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched...
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... the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen...
... the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen...
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... the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search... Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Continue?" The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it...
... the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search... Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Continue?" The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it...
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Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
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... charged battery. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back in this happens, the camera repairs the... file. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Wait as it is until repairing is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 120GB The [Recover ...
... charged battery. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back in this happens, the camera repairs the... file. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Wait as it is until repairing is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 120GB The [Recover ...
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...on the memory card from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). USB cable (supplied) 3 Connect the camera to your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for the first time, your computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r The image is not held...the hard disk icon. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into 1 To a USB terminal of the the camera, or connect the camera to a wall computer outlet (wall socket) using "PMB" When the AutoPlay ...
...on the memory card from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). USB cable (supplied) 3 Connect the camera to your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for the first time, your computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r The image is not held...the hard disk icon. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into 1 To a USB terminal of the the camera, or connect the camera to a wall computer outlet (wall socket) using "PMB" When the AutoPlay ...
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... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of time, the camera turns to 142. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. The remaining battery...
... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of time, the camera turns to 142. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. The remaining battery...
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...(page 74). Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to avoid overheating of the lens. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 96, .... • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on . • If you do not operate the camera for charging the battery pack. Table of focus. • The subject is insufficient. • The subject may take time. • The Auto HDR is not a ...
...(page 74). Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to avoid overheating of the lens. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 96, .... • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on . • If you do not operate the camera for charging the battery pack. Table of focus. • The subject is insufficient. • The subject may take time. • The Auto HDR is not a ...
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... Set [USB Connection] to delete (page 83). Table of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to a computer. The image was deleted by noise when viewing a movie on . • When the battery level is turned on a computer. • You are using "PMB" and play back images on...Mass Storage] (page 110). • Disconnect all equipment other device. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that you protect images that the camera is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for ...
... Set [USB Connection] to delete (page 83). Table of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to a computer. The image was deleted by noise when viewing a movie on . • When the battery level is turned on a computer. • You are using "PMB" and play back images on...Mass Storage] (page 110). • Disconnect all equipment other device. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that you protect images that the camera is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for ...
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...search search Index The message "Set Area/Date/Time." When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. If the message appears every time you shoot a JPEG image. The camera does not work after compression change depending on the screen. • Remove... because the compression rate and the image size after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. appears when the camera is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set the date again (page 101...
...search search Index The message "Set Area/Date/Time." When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. If the message appears every time you shoot a JPEG image. The camera does not work after compression change depending on the screen. • Remove... because the compression rate and the image size after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. appears when the camera is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set the date again (page 101...
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... the same amount of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/oLens] to complete the format. This memory card may not be done for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other...
... the same amount of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/oLens] to complete the format. This memory card may not be done for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other...
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... continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it to shoot again. • Since you have recorded movies for which date management in a ...database file by the camera is damaged. Image Database File error. • There is something wrong occurred in this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or...
... continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it to shoot again. • Since you have recorded movies for which date management in a ...database file by the camera is damaged. Image Database File error. • There is something wrong occurred in this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or...
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..., the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of contents... Sample photo Menu search search Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (...
..., the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of contents... Sample photo Menu search search Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (...
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... Sample photo Menu search search Index "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camera operates only with the camera. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in slide show playback mode until the ...places, such as a rough guide only. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to warm it up , leave the camera in percentages. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the battery indication will run out quickly if you use of your body...
... Sample photo Menu search search Index "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camera operates only with the camera. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in slide show playback mode until the ...places, such as a rough guide only. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to warm it up , leave the camera in percentages. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the battery indication will run out quickly if you use of your body...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index On battery life • The battery life is used. 150GB Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is limited.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index On battery life • The battery life is used. 150GB Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is limited.
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...15 seconds. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be charged in the battery charger (supplied). When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. Slow flashing: Turns the light... of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. We recommend charging the battery pack in the charger, battery life may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is dirty, batteries may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly,...
...15 seconds. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be charged in the battery charger (supplied). When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. Slow flashing: Turns the light... of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. We recommend charging the battery pack in the charger, battery life may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is dirty, batteries may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly,...
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...Select Shoot. I Icons 15 Identifying parts 11 Image Data Converter SR 128 Image Data Lightbox SR 129 Image Index 40, 79 Image Size 63 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Install 127 Intelligent Auto 24, 41 ISO 68 J JPEG 66 L Landscape 43 Language 100 LCD Brightness 105 Long Exposure NR 96 M Macintosh ...128 Macro 43 Manual Exposure 48 Manualfocus 53 Memory card 147 Menu 19 Brightness/Color 20 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 Shoot Mode 19 Metering Mode 71 MF Assist 92 Movie Audio Rec 98 MP4 67 Multi 55...
...Select Shoot. I Icons 15 Identifying parts 11 Image Data Converter SR 128 Image Data Lightbox SR 129 Image Index 40, 79 Image Size 63 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Install 127 Intelligent Auto 24, 41 ISO 68 J JPEG 66 L Landscape 43 Language 100 LCD Brightness 105 Long Exposure NR 96 M Macintosh ...128 Macro 43 Manual Exposure 48 Manualfocus 53 Memory card 147 Menu 19 Brightness/Color 20 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 Shoot Mode 19 Metering Mode 71 MF Assist 92 Movie Audio Rec 98 MP4 67 Multi 55...
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...handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. English Owner's Record The model ... crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force ... outlet. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, ...cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. NEX-3/3C/ NEX...-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
...handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. English Owner's Record The model ... crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force ... outlet. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, ...cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. NEX-3/3C/ NEX...-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
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...Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital... apparatus complies with Part 15 of used battery packs promptly as it is connected to the wall outlet...
...Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital... apparatus complies with Part 15 of used battery packs promptly as it is connected to the wall outlet...