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...does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will not be responsible for any other materials you may not apply to the software. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss....parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement...
...does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will not be responsible for any other materials you may not apply to the software. This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss....parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom 49 (Image Index 51 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 22 Camera 23 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 24 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 164 Installing the software 166 Connecting the camera to the computer 168 Creating a movie disc 170 Printing still images 174 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 175 Warning messages 182 4GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom 49 (Image Index 51 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 22 Camera 23 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 24 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 164 Installing the software 166 Connecting the camera to the computer 168 Creating a movie disc 170 Printing still images 174 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 175 Warning messages 182 4GB Continued r
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... been through any kind of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. The image size is fixed to open a RAW image recorded on this software, a RAW image can readjust its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc. File format: JPEG The image is smaller than that you select [Fine] or [Standard...
... been through any kind of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. The image size is fixed to open a RAW image recorded on this software, a RAW image can readjust its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc. File format: JPEG The image is smaller than that you select [Fine] or [Standard...
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... device: 50i z Playing movies on other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. For this reason, movies recorded in this format using the software "PlayMemories Home." • 60i/50i movies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at about 30 frames/ second, utilizing the progressive scanning system, AAC ...is suitable for AVCHD format recording. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software "PlayMemories Home." Movies recorded in AVCHD format. AVCHD MP4 Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format with this camera cannot...
... device: 50i z Playing movies on other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. For this reason, movies recorded in this format using the software "PlayMemories Home." • 60i/50i movies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at about 30 frames/ second, utilizing the progressive scanning system, AAC ...is suitable for AVCHD format recording. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software "PlayMemories Home." Movies recorded in AVCHD format. AVCHD MP4 Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format with this camera cannot...
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Movies - Use this to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on the software. 102GB Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in vertical orientation. The image rotates counter-clockwise. Protected images • You may not ...
Movies - Use this to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on the software. 102GB Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in vertical orientation. The image rotates counter-clockwise. Protected images • You may not ...
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...Disk space required for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install the software. • Use "Image Data Converter" to enhance the images you have shot.... computer so that you play back RAW images. • "PlayMemories Home" is necessary when importing AVCHD movies to use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to your camera. • "PlayMemories...
...Disk space required for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection. Notes • An Internet connection is required to install the software. • Use "Image Data Converter" to enhance the images you have shot.... computer so that you play back RAW images. • "PlayMemories Home" is necessary when importing AVCHD movies to use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to your camera. • "PlayMemories...
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... the same time, this camera may not recover at the same time. Table of USB devices you are using. • Connecting the camera using the software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter Ver.4" USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 - Menu Index 165GB...
... the same time, this camera may not recover at the same time. Table of USB devices you are using. • Connecting the camera using the software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter Ver.4" USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 - Menu Index 165GB...
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Installing the software Table of "PMB," but please use "PlayMemories Home." For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instruction on a calendar by "PlayMemories Home." Index Using "PlayMemories Home" With "PlayMemories Home," you can do the following: • ... when a Bluray Disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) • You can upload images to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on your computer, go to a computer is required.) Continued r 166GB
Installing the software Table of "PMB," but please use "PlayMemories Home." For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instruction on a calendar by "PlayMemories Home." Index Using "PlayMemories Home" With "PlayMemories Home," you can do the following: • ... when a Bluray Disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) • You can upload images to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on your computer, go to a computer is required.) Continued r 166GB
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... disc. If you want to "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ 167GB "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter," you play back and edit images recorded... this camera. • You can rank images in the general file format. • You can play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. • Movies recorded with Mac computers.
... disc. If you want to "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ 167GB "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter," you play back and edit images recorded... this camera. • You can rank images in the general file format. • You can play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. • Movies recorded with Mac computers.
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.... • For Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , and then click . 2 Click (Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device). z The software for Mac computers For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Disconnecting the camera from the computer. • With Windows 7 or Windows 8, the disconnect...
.... • For Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , and then click . 2 Click (Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device). z The software for Mac computers For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Disconnecting the camera from the computer. • With Windows 7 or Windows 8, the disconnect...
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...-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. • The PlayStation®3 may not be recorded on AVCHD format playback devices, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality ...(HD) disc is created. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. z Discs you to use with "PlayMemories Home." Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+...
...-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. • The PlayStation®3 may not be recorded on AVCHD format playback devices, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality ...(HD) disc is created. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. z Discs you to use with "PlayMemories Home." Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+...
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... have to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet connection environment is required to install the add-on a Blu-ray Disc. Select the DVD drive that hold ... to install proprietary add-on "PlayMemories Home." See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. 172GB Continued r This conversion can play back the discs using the software "PlayMemories Home." 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and select Tools in the upper right of the screen t (Create Discs) t (AVCHD (HD)). 2 ...
... have to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet connection environment is required to install the add-on a Blu-ray Disc. Select the DVD drive that hold ... to install proprietary add-on "PlayMemories Home." See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. 172GB Continued r This conversion can play back the discs using the software "PlayMemories Home." 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and select Tools in the upper right of the screen t (Create Discs) t (AVCHD (HD)). 2 ...
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... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PlayMemories Home." 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and select Tools in the upper right of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen.
... a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PlayMemories Home." 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and select Tools in the upper right of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen.
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... the date on the image and print the image. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using the "PlayMemories Home" software and print the images. A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop as the shop supports photo printing services...
... the date on the image and print the image. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using the "PlayMemories Home" software and print the images. A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop as the shop supports photo printing services...
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... the computer is turned on a computer. • If you are using "PlayMemories Home," refer to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by a computer, you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 164). Import the movie to...
... the computer is turned on a computer. • If you are using "PlayMemories Home," refer to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by a computer, you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 164). Import the movie to...
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...battery pack. Especially when you print images at a lower saturation. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you print an image shot with the aspect ratio set the date again (page 138). appears when the camera is ... at a time. • This is turned on. • The camera has been left unused for superimposing dates on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the message appears every time you can recognize Exif information. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or...
...battery pack. Especially when you print images at a lower saturation. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you print an image shot with the aspect ratio set the date again (page 138). appears when the camera is ... at a time. • This is turned on. • The camera has been left unused for superimposing dates on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the message appears every time you can recognize Exif information. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or...
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... Priority 62 Shutter speed 62 Single-shot AF 69 Slide Show 98 Slow Sync 65 Smile Shutter 73 Soft keys 21 Soft Skin Effect 76 Software 166 Spd Priority Cont 44 Specify Printing 99 Sports Action 56 Spot 89 sRGB 119 SteadyShot 120 Still/Movie Select 97 Sunset 56 Superior Auto...
... Priority 62 Shutter speed 62 Single-shot AF 69 Slide Show 98 Slow Sync 65 Smile Shutter 73 Soft keys 21 Soft Skin Effect 76 Software 166 Spd Priority Cont 44 Specify Printing 99 Sports Action 56 Spot 89 sRGB 119 SteadyShot 120 Still/Movie Select 97 Sunset 56 Superior Auto...
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...download it. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Use the following URL to inform you of the following. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can read the file in the internal memory of the camera. Based on requests by the owners... (hereinafter referred to , modify, and redistribute source code for the following sections. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that you can read the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camera. Source code is...
...download it. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Use the following URL to inform you of the following. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can read the file in the internal memory of the camera. Based on requests by the owners... (hereinafter referred to , modify, and redistribute source code for the following sections. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that you can read the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camera. Source code is...
Instruction Manual
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... 71 Precautions 76 Specifications 81 Index 85 This manual covers several models supplied with software 60 Installing the software 62 Others Checking the number of recordable images 64 List of icons on the countries/regions. Model name NEX-3NL GB 8 NEX-3NY Lens E16 - 50 mm E55 - 210 mm and E16 - 50 mm Checking...
... 71 Precautions 76 Specifications 81 Index 85 This manual covers several models supplied with software 60 Installing the software 62 Others Checking the number of recordable images 64 List of icons on the countries/regions. Model name NEX-3NL GB 8 NEX-3NY Lens E16 - 50 mm E55 - 210 mm and E16 - 50 mm Checking...
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...Home" Importing images from your computer. • "Image Data Converter" You can retouch RAW format images and convert them , and use the following software: • "PlayMemories Home" (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera, use various convenient features to network service...Uploading images to enhance the images you can install "PlayMemories Home" from the following URL (page 62): www.sony.net/pm GB 60 x What you can do with software To utilize images recorded with the camera to your computer so that you have shot. "PlayMemories Home" is...
...Home" Importing images from your computer. • "Image Data Converter" You can retouch RAW format images and convert them , and use the following software: • "PlayMemories Home" (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera, use various convenient features to network service...Uploading images to enhance the images you can install "PlayMemories Home" from the following URL (page 62): www.sony.net/pm GB 60 x What you can do with software To utilize images recorded with the camera to your computer so that you have shot. "PlayMemories Home" is...