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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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...plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when... directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search 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).
...plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when... directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search 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).
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... display Movie recording RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Image size of movies Index Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample ... 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 to indicate the...
... display Movie recording RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Image size of movies Index Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample ... 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 to indicate the...
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... the language used on the memory card. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Select Shoot. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Demo Mode Sets whether or... Remote Control. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. USB Connection Selects the method used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. ** Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Folder Selects the recording folder. Display Card Space* Displays ...
... the language used on the memory card. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Select Shoot. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Demo Mode Sets whether or... Remote Control. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. USB Connection Selects the method used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. ** Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Folder Selects the recording folder. Display Card Space* Displays ...
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... is detected. • If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in the menu. Adjust the composition or brightness to enable the camera to focus easily. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the memory card becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the...
... is detected. • If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in the menu. Adjust the composition or brightness to enable the camera to focus easily. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the memory card becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the...
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... is suitable when you to perform any kind of [Fine]. You need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. With this camera. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not ... image size is fixed to the maximum size. z RAW images The RAW format file is the raw data yet to go through any digital processing on one memory card, but the image quality will allow you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the...
... is suitable when you to perform any kind of [Fine]. You need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. With this camera. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not ... image size is fixed to the maximum size. z RAW images The RAW format file is the raw data yet to go through any digital processing on one memory card, but the image quality will allow you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the...
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Note • You cannot select this selects the folder containing the still image you want to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Still]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Folder] t desired folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this item during movie playback. 80GB
Note • You cannot select this selects the folder containing the still image you want to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Still]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Folder] t desired folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this item during movie playback. 80GB
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... you want to print out later. Index 86GB To cancel DPOF, repeat pressing the center to set [0]. 2 Repeat the operation on the memory card that you clear it after printing. It is not cleared after you print the still images. Cancel All Selects images to order printing. 1... specify which and how many copies of still images you shot on all DPOF marks. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. Multiple Img. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...
... you want to print out later. Index 86GB To cancel DPOF, repeat pressing the center to set [0]. 2 Repeat the operation on the memory card that you clear it after printing. It is not cleared after you print the still images. Cancel All Selects images to order printing. 1... specify which and how many copies of still images you shot on all DPOF marks. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. Multiple Img. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...
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...; Format the memory card using the camera for the first time, it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used. 115GB If you use a memory card with this camera for stable performance of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Format Formats the memory card. Table of the memory card before shooting. Note...
...; Format the memory card using the camera for the first time, it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used. 115GB If you use a memory card with this camera for stable performance of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Format Formats the memory card. Table of the memory card before shooting. Note...
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.... • When all the images in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." The camera resets numbers in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory card is formatted. Index 116GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Number Selects the method for...
.... • When all the images in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." The camera resets numbers in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory card is formatted. Index 116GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Number Selects the method for...
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... is as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is fixed as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
... is as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is fixed as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
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... images and a folder for movies that have the same number are recorded in the newly created folder until you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored... in the memory card for still images or movies, respectively, with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used. A new ...
... images and a folder for movies that have the same number are recorded in the newly created folder until you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored... in the memory card for still images or movies, respectively, with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used. A new ...
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...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 Note • Use a sufficiently ...
...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 Note • Use a sufficiently ...
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Number of movies on the memory card. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Card Space] t [OK]. 121GB
Number of movies on the memory card. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Card Space] t [OK]. 121GB
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NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Error Off Disables the upload function. The icon on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload ...Wi-Fi network or destination on the screen changes according to the communication status of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn off then turn on the screen when [Upload Settings] is...
NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Error Off Disables the upload function. The icon on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload ...Wi-Fi network or destination on the screen changes according to the communication status of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn off then turn on the screen when [Upload Settings] is...
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For details on the memory card from the computer. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to the computer, if you operate AVCHD format...files. Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB Help." Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to the hard disk icon. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the computer, then press the ...
For details on the memory card from the computer. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to the computer, if you operate AVCHD format...files. Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB Help." Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to the hard disk icon. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the computer, then press the ...
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... search Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from the computer. Table of the memory card or the drive icon to the "Trash" icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB ...cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. 2 Click (USB Mass Storage ...
... search Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from the computer. Table of the memory card or the drive icon to the "Trash" icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB ...cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. 2 Click (USB Mass Storage ...
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...standard definition image quality (STD) disc of contents Sample photo Menu search search Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. To import movies, see page 130. ... the method for details on the camera. Creating an AVCHD format disc with a USB cable. • When you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that best suits your camera to the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Index 132GB Continued r...
...standard definition image quality (STD) disc of contents Sample photo Menu search search Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your disc player. To import movies, see page 130. ... the method for details on the camera. Creating an AVCHD format disc with a USB cable. • When you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that best suits your camera to the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Index 132GB Continued r...
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...Menu search search Index Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the "PMB Help." • Printing at a shop You can insert the date on the printer. • When.... • Printing using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera to what types of memory card they handle. - Before you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your data to reselect them out at a shop, note ...
...Menu search search Index Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the "PMB Help." • Printing at a shop You can insert the date on the printer. • When.... • Printing using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera to what types of memory card they handle. - Before you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your data to reselect them out at a shop, note ...
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..., the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is out of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on ...images shot using a memory card with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night View] and [...
..., the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is out of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on ...images shot using a memory card with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night View] and [...