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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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...Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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 ...). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle &#...
...Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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 ...). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle &#...
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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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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...-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t [OK]. The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The use a spray blower because it may...
...-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t [OK]. The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The use a spray blower because it may...
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB 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]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB 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]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
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... 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 Image DB] screen is completed. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index ... 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]. If this form.
... 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 Image DB] screen is completed. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index ... 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]. If this form.
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... damaged or cannot be played. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for consequences resulting from the computer. Double-click the newly recognized icon on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB... copied to the computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to 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...
... damaged or cannot be played. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for consequences resulting from the computer. Double-click the newly recognized icon on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB... copied to the computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to 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...
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...hot or cold location. • The battery pack is dead. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it is dead. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway... down (page 104). Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you experience ...
...hot or cold location. • The battery pack is dead. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it is dead. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway... down (page 104). Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you experience ...
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.... • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. The image is out of time, the camera turns to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index battery pack. Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with...
.... • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. The image is out of time, the camera turns to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index battery pack. Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with...
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...OS. • When you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 125). Import the movie to your computer using "PMB" and play back images on . • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately)....). Cannot play it again firmly. • Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 110). • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the memory card. After making a USB connection, "PMB" does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection...
...OS. • When you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 125). Import the movie to your computer using "PMB" and play back images on . • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately)....). Cannot play it again firmly. • Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 110). • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the memory card. After making a USB connection, "PMB" does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection...
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... the power cord. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the camera does not work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is not illuminated. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. appears when the camera is turned on the camera again. The number of contents...
... the power cord. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the camera does not work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is not illuminated. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. appears when the camera is turned on the camera again. The number of contents...
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...; An incompatible memory card is attached, reattach the lens. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. If you have not used in the camera. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Incompatible battery. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date... Adaptor (sold separately). Cannot recognize lens. Reinsert memory card. • The inserted memory card cannot be done for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Table of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something ...
...; An incompatible memory card is attached, reattach the lens. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. If you have not used in the camera. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Incompatible battery. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date... Adaptor (sold separately). Cannot recognize lens. Reinsert memory card. • The inserted memory card cannot be done for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Table of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something ...
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...Since you have recorded movies for which date management in the Image Database File. Turn the camera off . If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The number of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index No images...Sony service facility. Table of images exceeds that for a long time, the camera temperature has risen. Camera overheating. Import all the images to delete protected images. Unable to print. • You tried to recover data. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery...
...Since you have recorded movies for which date management in the Image Database File. Turn the camera off . If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The number of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index No images...Sony service facility. Table of images exceeds that for a long time, the camera temperature has risen. Camera overheating. Import all the images to delete protected images. Unable to print. • You tried to recover data. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery...
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NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this may cause a malfunction. PAL-M system (1080 50i) Brazil PAL-N system (1080 50i) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM...Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within...
NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this may cause a malfunction. PAL-M system (1080 50i) Brazil PAL-N system (1080 50i) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM...Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within...
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... though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to store the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before you use any other battery packs. Effective use a plastic bag to 86 °F). To ensure longer battery pack use the battery pack up , and insert it in the camera immediately before storing...
... though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to store the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before you use any other battery packs. Effective use a plastic bag to 86 °F). To ensure longer battery pack use the battery pack up , and insert it in the camera immediately before storing...
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Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index On battery life • The battery life is used. 150GB 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.
Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index On battery life • The battery life is used. 150GB 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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...to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you attempt to 86 °F). • If the battery charger is the specified type. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be charged correctly...Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Battery charger • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged 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...
...to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you attempt to 86 °F). • If the battery charger is the specified type. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be charged correctly...Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Battery charger • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged 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...
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... of contents 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...
... of contents 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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... direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of the proper configuration for the power outlet. NEX-3/3C/ NEX-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such... of in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in fire. 2GB • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Model No. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it....
... direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of the proper configuration for the power outlet. NEX-3/3C/ NEX-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such... of in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in fire. 2GB • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Model No. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it....
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... to the wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of used with this unit only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as it is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). GB 3 If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...
... to the wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of used with this unit only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as it is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This... is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). GB 3 If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...
