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Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.

Note

The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to

[Manual] for indoor shooting.

How to Use

Changing settings

Setup menu

Volume Settings

Adjusts the sound volume.

1. MENU

→

(Setup

) →

[Volume Settings]

→ desired setting.

Adjusting the volume during playback

Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel,

then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound.

How to Use

Changing settings

Setup menu

Audio signals

Selects whether the product produces a sound or not.

1. MENU

→

(Setup

) →

[Audio signals]

→ desired setting.

Menu item details

On (default setting):

Produces sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is operated.

Off:

Does not produce sound.

How to Use

Changing settings

Setup menu

Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)

Summary of Contents for ILCE-5000L

Page 1: ... OSS supplied with ILCE 5000L ILCE 5000Y Identifying parts Lens E 55 210 mm F4 5 6 3 OSS supplied with ILCE 5000Y Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Using the strap Using the shoulder strap In Camera guide About the In Camera Guide About the shooting advice Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel ...

Page 2: ...odes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure BULB Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale Using the flash ...

Page 3: ...Image Size still image Aspect Ratio still image Quality still image Panorama Size Panorama Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Focus Area Focus lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF MF Assist still image Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Lock on AF Lock on AF On Pre AF still image AF Illuminator still image AF Micro Adj ...

Page 4: ...et Guide Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Self timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self portrait timer Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Correcting the brightness or contrast D Range Opt DRO Auto HDR ...

Page 5: ...ow Shut movie MOVIE Button Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Function of the button Function of the center button Function of the left button Function of the right button Function of the down button Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity Smile Face Detect Soft Skin Effect still image Face Registration New Registration Face Registration ...

Page 6: ...Lens S Auto Img Extract Shading Comp Chro Aber Comp Distortion Comp Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display during playback Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images Playing back movies Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images ...

Page 7: ...ing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals Upload Settings Eye Fi Tile Menu Delete confirm Pwr Save Start Time PAL NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting ...

Page 8: ...ories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using One touch NFC Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC On...

Page 9: ...Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Installing the applications Opening a service account Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Managing the applications Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account info...

Page 10: ...Data Converter Guide Remote Camera Control Installing Remote Camera Control Accessing Remote Camera Control Help Guide Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Creating a movie disc Disc type Selecting the disc creation method Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating ...

Page 11: ...ning the image sensor Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information Mount Adaptor LA EA1 Mount Adaptor LA EA2 Mount Adaptor LA EA3 Mount Adaptor LA EA4 Mount Adaptor AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks ...

Page 12: ...been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off The battery pack is not charged Shooting still images movies You cannot record images Recording takes a long time The image is out of focus The flash does not work Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen The date and time are recorded incorrectly T...

Page 13: ...cannot be put Wi Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected WPS Push does not work Send to Computer is canceled halfway You cannot send movies to a smartphone Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected You cannot use O...

Page 14: ...it for a long time The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time The product does not work properly E appears on the screen Messages Messages Warning messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling H...

Page 15: ...international standard of the short range wireless communication technology 5 For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index lever Playback zoom lever 6 AF illuminator Self timer lamp 7 Image sensor position mark 8 Flash Press the Flash pop up button to use the flash 9 Microphone 10 Lens 11 Lens release button 12 Mount 13 Image sensor 14 Lens contacts Do not cover this part during movie recording D...

Page 16: ...pe of a tripod you use In such a case release the tripod screw once to adjust the LCD screen angle 3 Access lamp 4 Memory card terminal cover 5 Wi Fi sensor built in 6 MOVIE Movie button 7 MENU button 8 Control wheel 9 In Camera Guide button Delete button 10 Playback button 11 Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device 12 Charge lamp 13 Memory card slot 14 HDMI micro jack ...

Page 17: ... the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover 5 Speaker 6 Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16 50 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS supplied with ILC...

Page 18: ... not touch this part directly How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens E 55 210 mm F4 5 6 3 OSS supplied with ILCE 5000Y 1 Focusing ring 2 Zooming ring 3 Focal length scale 4 Focal length index 5 Lens contacts 6 Mounting index Do not touch this part directly ...

Page 19: ...ons and indicators List of icons on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons 1 P P A S M Shooting mode Self portrait self timer Memory card Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 ...

Page 20: ...uality of still images Frame rate of movies Recording settings of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator Auto Object Framing SteadyShot Camera shake warning Airplane Mode No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduction Overheating warning ...

Page 21: ...mart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Spot metering area View Mode 100 0003 Folder file number Recording format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set 2 Drive Mode Metering mode Flash mode Red eye reduction 0 0 Flash compensation Focus mode 7500K A5 G5 White balance ...

Page 22: ...ock on AF Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 Lock on AF Guide display for Lock on AF REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s Function of the control wheel Av Aperture Tv Shutter speed Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value 0 0 Metered Manual 0 0 ...

Page 23: ...gram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product 1 Attach both ends of the strap ...

Page 24: ...ton The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray the reason the item cannot be set is displayed How to Use Before Use In Camera guide About the shooting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode 1 Press the In Camera Guide button while the sh...

Page 25: ... Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel The DISP Display Setting Exposure Comp Photo Creativity Drive Mode ISO functions are assigned to the top left right side of the control wheel In addition Shoot Mode is assigned to the in the center You can assign selected functions to the left right bottom side of the control wheel or to in the center During playback y...

Page 26: ... the control wheel and then press in the center of the control wheel The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the Tile Menu setting 3 Select the desired setting item by pressing the up down left right side on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press on the center of the control wheel Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left right si...

Page 27: ...ter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator or lights When the image is in focus the indicator lights 4 Press the shutter button fully down Focus indicator lights Image is in the focus flashes The focusing has failed lights Image is in the focus The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject lights The focusing is in progress Hint...

Page 28: ...u can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings set the shooting mode to Movie 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Note If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie the noise of the product operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating m...

Page 29: ...ty Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot for example when you want to blur the background etc S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed M Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value Movie Allows you to change the settings for movie recording Sweep...

Page 30: ...ing mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions and the appropriate settings are set automatically The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image etc using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images 1 MENU Camera Settings Shoot Mode Superior Auto 2 Point the camera to the subject When th...

Page 31: ... to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode and Superior Auto mode This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition Icons and guides such as Portrait Infant Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape Macro Spotlight Low Light Nig...

Page 32: ... adjusted Note In Intelligent Auto mode you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back lit subjects clearly In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value You can set shooting fu...

Page 33: ...speed also change while maintaining the shift amount How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera 1 MENU Camera Settings Shoot Mode Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway down aim th...

Page 34: ...ght flickers the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus the shooting may not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to...

Page 35: ...kground and sharpens the subject Accentuates the skin tones softly Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focu...

Page 36: ...d to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise Night Portrait Shoots night scene portraits using the flash Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image reducing subject blur and noise Note In the Night Scene and Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is slower so use of a tr...

Page 37: ... shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed for example at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter or as a trailing image with low speed shutter The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies 1 MENU Camera Settings Shoot Mode Shutter Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the control wh...

Page 38: ...ubject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended The brightness of the image on t...

Page 39: ...eed you have set If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure the ISO value indicator will blink The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when ISO is set to ISO AUTO When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual the Metered Manual indicator flashes The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual ex...

Page 40: ...i Frame NR function is activated When the Drive Mode function is set to Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont or Self timer Cont If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to BULB the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds Hint Images shot in BULB mode tend to blur We recommend that you use a tripod or a multi terminal compatible remote commander that has a shutter button lock ...

Page 41: ... zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out When a zoom lens is mounted you can also zoom by operating that lens When a motor zoom lens is mounted move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects Hint When you select other than Optical zoom only for Zoom Setting you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images How to Use Using shooting functions Using...

Page 42: ...setting for Image Size is L To use the smart zoom change Image Size to M or S Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations Sweep Panorama Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom the Focus Area setti...

Page 43: ...ing functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size When Aspect Ratio is 3 2 Zoom Setting Optical zoom only Smart zoom Image Size L M 1 4 S 2 Zoom Setting On ClearImage Zoom Image Size L 2 M 2 8 S 4 Zoom Setting On Digital Zoom Image Size L 4 M 5 6 S 8 How to Use Using shooting functions Usi...

Page 44: ...shing icon will light up The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached The corners of a recorded image may be shaded depending on the lens How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode 1 MENU Camera Settings Flash Mode desired setting Menu item details Flash Off The flash does not operate Autoflash default setting The flash works in dark env...

Page 45: ... of flash light in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture 1 MENU Camera Settings Flash Comp desired setting Selecting higher values side makes the flash level higher and lower values side makes the flash level lower Note The higher flash eff...

Page 46: ...ows Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Graphic Display Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Some display modes are not available in the default settings To change the display modes press MENU Custom Settings DISP Button and change the setting Note ...

Page 47: ... shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Image Size still image The larger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format p...

Page 48: ...lity Aspect Ratio still image Sets the aspect ratio of still images 1 MENU Camera Settings Aspect Ratio desired setting Menu item details 3 2 default setting Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Quality still image Selects the compression format of still images 1 MENU Camera Settings Quali...

Page 49: ...Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card but the image quality will be lower Note If images are not to be modified using your computer we recommend that you record images in JPEG format You cannot add DPOF print order registration to RAW format images How to U...

Page 50: ...om the top to the bottom How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject 1 MENU Camera Settings Focus Mode desired setting Menu item details Single shot AF default setting The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Continuous AF The product contin...

Page 51: ... of the image When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus Zone Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus A zone consists of nine focus areas and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus Center Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image When used together with ...

Page 52: ...utton down fully to take the picture How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 MENU Camera Settings Focus Mode Manual Focus 2 Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image When you rotate the focus ring the focus distan...

Page 53: ... image When you rotate the focus ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist still image Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU Custom Settings MF Assist On 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus The image is enlarged Y...

Page 54: ...n image is magnified The Focus Magnifier function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway You can record images while an image is enlarged but the product records a full display image The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnif Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using ...

Page 55: ...l to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off default setting Does not use the peaking function Note Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus Peaking Level differs depending on the subject and shooting situation The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color...

Page 56: ...ls Off Does not track a subject to be focused on On Tracks a subject to be focused on On Start w shutter Tracks a subject to be focused on when the shutter button is pressed halfway Note You can set On Start w shutter only when Continuous AF is selected for Focus Mode How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Lock on AF On Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically 1 MENU ...

Page 57: ...and resume the Lock on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre AF still image The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU Custom Settings Pre AF desired setting Menu item details On default setting Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not a...

Page 58: ...o reach the center of the subject You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Scene Selection is set to Landscape Sports Action or Night Scene When a Mount Adaptor is attached When Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line The AF illuminator emits a very b...

Page 59: ...or reset the values of all the lenses using Clear Use AF Micro Adj with Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lenses only If you use AF Micro Adj with other brands of lenses the registered value may be affected Do not perform AF Micro Adj with an unsupported lens You cannot set AF Micro Adj individually for a Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lens of the same specification How to Use Using shooting functi...

Page 60: ...adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure 1 MENU Camera Settings Exposure Comp desired setting You can adjust the exposure in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you...

Page 61: ...l area Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background Note Multi is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Zoom functions other than optical zoom How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and ba...

Page 62: ...he AEL hold function cannot be assigned to the Left Button Right Button and Down Button How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w shutter still image Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU Custom Settings AEL w shutter desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatica...

Page 63: ...shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness 1 MENU Custom Settings Zebra desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not display the zebra pattern 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 100 Adjusts the brightness level Note The ze...

Page 64: ...e you press and hold down the shutter button Self timer Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds Self timer Cont Shoots images continuously after 10 seconds Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness WB bracket Shoots a total of three...

Page 65: ...estimated using our criteria The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shooting conditions Image size ISO setting High ISO NR or the setting of Distortion Comp Between continuous shooting frames an image of each frame is immediately displayed Hint In Spd Priority Cont mode the focus is fixed when you press the shutter button halfway down for the first image and the focus is fixed...

Page 66: ...ntil the shutter operates To cancel the self timer press the shutter button again Self timer 2 Sec Sets the 2 second delay self timer This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer Cont Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds You can choose the be...

Page 67: ...an image that suits your intention after recording 1 MENU Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Cont Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV Cont Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continu...

Page 68: ...ker and then to lighter Press the shutter button for each image You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording 1 MENU Camera Settings Drive Mode Single Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Single Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by ...

Page 69: ...hite balance color temperature and color filter 1 MENU Camera Settings Drive Mode WB bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details White Balance Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance White Balance Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance Note...

Page 70: ...ote The last shot is shown on the Auto Review How to Use Using shooting functions Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self portrait timer You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image on the screen 1 MENU Custom Settings Self portrait timer On 2 Rotate the LCD screen 180 upward and then point the lens at yourself The product starts the self...

Page 71: ... Panorama The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images When shooting movies ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 6400 are available If the ISO value is set to larger value than ISO 6400 the setting is automatically switched to ISO 6400 When you finished the movie recording the ISO value returns to the original settings How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightnes...

Page 72: ...ess or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range gradation so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness HDR High Dynamic Range One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded 1 MENU Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR Auto HDR 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the control wheel Menu item details Auto HDR Exposure Diff Auto default sett...

Page 73: ... this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression 1 MENU Camera Settings White Balance desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight The color tones are adjusted for the daylight Shade The c...

Page 74: ... can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting When you press the right button again the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required Note White Balance is fixed to Auto in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a ...

Page 75: ... 1 MENU Camera Settings Picture Effect desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Disables the Picture Effect function Toy Camera Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness Pop Color Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones Posterization Creates a high contrast abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors or in black and white Retro Photo Creates the lo...

Page 76: ...e of the control wheel Toy Camera Posterization Partial Color Soft Focus HDR Painting Miniature Illustration Note When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the selected color depending on the subject or shooting conditions You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen because the product processes the image after the shot Also you cannot shoot another image until image p...

Page 77: ...es with rich gradation and beautiful colors Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited for shooting portraits Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery ...

Page 78: ...ure Effect When Creative Style is set to Black White or Sepia Saturation cannot be adjusted How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format movie Selects the movie file format 1 MENU Camera Settings File Format desired setting Menu item details AVCHD default setting Records high definition movies This file format is suitable for viewing movies on a high definition TV You can creat...

Page 79: ...io in AVCHD format When File Format is set to MP4 Movies shot are recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or approximately 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format Menu items details When File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 1080 60i 50i Bit rat...

Page 80: ...not create a disc in the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc To play back 24p 25p movies on a TV the TV must be compatible with the 24p 25p formats If the TV is not compatible with the 24p 25p format 24p 25p movies will be output as 60i 50i movies How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording Sets whether ...

Page 81: ... Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut movie Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark 1 MENU Camera Settings Auto Slow Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses Auto Slow Shut The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations You can reduce noise in the movie by using ...

Page 82: ...ode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU Custo...

Page 83: ... center button you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Center Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the left ...

Page 84: ...tton Once you assign a function to the down button you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Down Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product...

Page 85: ...he shutter button When recording movies Press the MOVIE button to start recording Note When you record movies using the Photo Creativity function you cannot change any settings during the recording If you switch the shooting mode to Intelligent Auto mode or Superior Auto mode or turn off the product the settings you have changed revert to the default settings When the shooting mode is set to Super...

Page 86: ... selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible...

Page 87: ...ENU Camera Settings Soft Skin Effect desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not use the Soft Skin Effect function On Uses the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration New Registration If you register faces in advance the product can d...

Page 88: ...rder Exchanging 2 Select a face to change the order of priority 3 Select the destination How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Delete Deletes a registered face 1 MENU Custom Settings Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces Note Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remai...

Page 89: ...her functions of this product Auto Obj Framing still image When this product detects and shoots faces macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by Lock on AF the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition and then saves it Both the original and the trimmed images are saved The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size 1 MENU Camera ...

Page 90: ...recommend that you set the camera to Off when using a tripod Note You cannot set SteadyShot when you are using an A mount lens sold separately or when the name of the attached lens does not contain the letters OSS such as E16mm F2 8 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product High ISO NR still image When shooting with high ISO sensitivity the product reduces noi...

Page 91: ... such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with _DSC Note AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the co...

Page 92: ...oting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting You can also set the display time for Auto Review 1 MENU Custom Settings Auto Review desired setting Menu item details 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec default setting Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time If yo...

Page 93: ...he appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode Note When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie or Scene Selection Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect ON you may have difficulty checking the composition as the Live View Display may seem too dark or too bright If such a phenomenon occu...

Page 94: ...image How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product S Auto Img Extract Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto 1 MENU Custom Settings S Auto Img Extract desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Saves one appropriate image selected by the product Off Saves all of the images Note Even if you set S Auto Im...

Page 95: ...und the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro Aber Comp Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU Custom Settings Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Reduces the color deviation automatically Of...

Page 96: ...ortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images 1 Press the Playback button to switch to the playback mode 2 Select the image with the control wheel Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images An image that is not registered in the image database fil...

Page 97: ...same time in playback mode 1 Slide the W T zoom lever to the W side while the image is being played back To change the number of images to be displayed MENU Playback Image Index desired setting Menu item details 12 Images default setting 30 Images To return to single image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel Displaying a desired image quickly Select the b...

Page 98: ...am is not displayed in the following situations During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View MP4 During AVCHD View How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete 2 Press the Delete button 3 Select Delete using the control wheel then press on the center...

Page 99: ...d folder All with this date Deletes all images in the selected date range How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel 3 To play back movies press on the center Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and s...

Page 100: ...oduct automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press on the center to play back the image To pause playback press on the center again To return to the display of the entire image press the MENU key Note Panoramic images shot using other product may be displ...

Page 101: ... selection press and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images 3 MENU OK on the center Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks 1 Select On or Off Enter in Date Imprint Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files Movies RAW images How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the V...

Page 102: ...e rotation function Off Always displays in landscape orientation How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously 1 MENU Playback Slide Show desired setting 2 Select Enter Menu item details Repeat Select On in which images are played back in a continuous loop or Off default setting in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are pl...

Page 103: ...he image rotates as you press on the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off Note You cannot rotate the movies You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products When viewing rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software How to Use Viewing Using viewing function...

Page 104: ... selected folder All with this date Protects all still images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected date range How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected TV ...

Page 105: ...played back with HD quality How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn on the TV a...

Page 106: ...utput terminals of both Doing so may cause a malfunction Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on ...

Page 107: ...ructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup CTRL FOR HDMI Off How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen 1 MENU Setup Monitor Brightness desired setting Menu item details ...

Page 108: ...yback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not 1 MENU Setup Audio signals desired setting Menu item details On default setting Produces sound when the focu...

Page 109: ...ease contact the manufacturer or vendor directly Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries regions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card Eye Fi cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function Do not insert an Eye Fi card into the product on an airplane When an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product set Upl...

Page 110: ...etup menu Delete confirm You can set whether Delete or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen 1 MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first default setting Cancel is selected as the default setting How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time inte...

Page 111: ...TSC Selector Enter Note This function is provided with 1080 50i compatible devices only It is not provided with 1080 60i compatible devices The 1080 50i compatible devices have a 50i mark on the bottom of the product If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system a message telling you that you must re format the card appears When you record using the NTSC system...

Page 112: ...tration if there is no movie file on the memory card When On is selected the product does not switch to power save mode How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU Setup HDMI Resolution desired setting Menu item...

Page 113: ...OR HDMI is available only with a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product 1 MENU Setup USB Connection desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically depending on the computer or other USB d...

Page 114: ...ng images on the computer Note If Device Stage is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 set USB Connection to Auto Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices such as a camera Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions 1 MENU Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting Me...

Page 115: ...ings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product 1 MENU Setup Area Setting desired area How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats initializes the memory card When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card Note that formatting permanently era...

Page 116: ...ce If there is a larger file number on the new memory card than the latest image file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...

Page 117: ...eated Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card You can change the way folder names are assigned 1 MENU Setup Folder Name desired settin...

Page 118: ... DB Enter Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 1 MENU Setup Display Media Info How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product...

Page 119: ...ect the battery pack while resetting When you perform Initialize downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled To use these applications again re install them The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settings Reset or Initialize is performed How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use Smart Remote Embedd...

Page 120: ...one Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx 3 Input the password that is displayed on this product The smartphone is connected to the product How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad ...

Page 121: ...etting screen of your iPhone or iPad 2 Input the password displayed on this product The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product 3 Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown on this product 4 Return to the Home screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile ...

Page 122: ... shooting mode then touch an NFC enabled smartphone to the N mark on the product for 1 2 seconds PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone and the application you have registered launches on this product Note When the product is in playback mode the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product When you call up an application with one touch even if tha...

Page 123: ... screen and then press the shutter button A on the smartphone to shoot an image Use button B to change settings such as EV Self Timer and Review Check Note This product shares the connection information for Smart Remote Embedded with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product reset the connection information by following the...

Page 124: ...aunches About NFC NFC is a technology that enables short range wireless communication between various devices such as mobile phones or IC tags etc NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch point NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology Note If you cannot make a connection do as the following Laun...

Page 125: ...on The setting method for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone Menu item details Select on This Device Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone 1 Select from among This Image All Still Images on Date All Movie MP4 on Date All Images on This Date or Multiple Images 2 If you select Multiple Images select the desired images using on t...

Page 126: ...st register the smartphone again When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing With just one touch you can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone and send an image displayed on the produc...

Page 127: ...llowing steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent If the Image Index is displayed on the product you cannot transfer images using the NFC function If you cannot make ...

Page 128: ... via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable For some TVs you may need to perform operations on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ...

Page 129: ...ts DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including cable TV If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first Displaying the images on the TV may take time Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi Fi Use an HDMI cable sold separately How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi ...

Page 130: ...point A connection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product and access point If that happens change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Access Point Set You can ...

Page 131: ...t box The characters you entered are displayed 2 Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel the character type switches among alphabet letters numerals and symbols 3 Keyboard Each time you press on the center the character that you enter will be displayed For example If you want to enter abd Select the key for abc and press once to display a select 5 Move cursor ...

Page 132: ...address manually enter the set address Subnet Mask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct 1 MENU Wireless...

Page 133: ... PW Reset OK Note After resetting the connection information and if you connect this product to the smartphone you must register the smartphone again How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 1 MENU Wireless Reset Network Set OK How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera App...

Page 134: ...net pmca How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account which is required to download applications 1 Access the application download website http www sony net pmca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the p...

Page 135: ... without connecting to a computer 1 MENU Application Application List PlayMemories Camera Apps then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications Acquire a service account in advance Note When the IP address setting of this product is Manual you cannot download an application Set IP Address Setting to Auto How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Lau...

Page 136: ...l applications from this product 1 MENU Application Application List Application Management Manage and Remove 2 Select the application to be uninstalled 3 Select to uninstall the application The uninstalled application can be re installed For details see the application download website How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You c...

Page 137: ...et pcenv How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following You can import images shot with this product to your computer You can play back the images imported to your computer You can share your images using PlayMemories Online Also for Windows you can do the following You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooti...

Page 138: ... Home 2 Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer connect this product and your computer again A To the Multi Micro USB Terminal B To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator It may be necessary to restart your computer When the resta...

Page 139: ... Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the g...

Page 140: ...ide For details on operation you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control the following operations are available on your computer Changing this product s settings and shooting Recording images directly to the computer Performing interval t...

Page 141: ...8 start Remote Camera Control Ver 3 and select Help from the menu bar Remote Camera Control Help Guide Mac Finder Applications Remote Camera Control Remote Camera Control Ver 3 and select Help from the menu bar Remote Camera Control Help Guide How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack int...

Page 142: ...nect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon Note For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files folders from the connected computer Movie files ma...

Page 143: ...ion image quality HD movies than DVD discs High definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray Disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the...

Page 144: ...ing a disc using PlayMemories Home see the Help of PlayMemories Home Only for Windows Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Blu ray Disc playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc Writable movie format PS FX FH Player AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu...

Page 145: ... original image quality Converting the image quality takes time To record movies with the original image quality use Blu ray Discs For details on how to create a disc refer to the operating instructions of the device you use How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu ray Discs You can create Blu ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer The computer must be capable...

Page 146: ...mory card using this product Do not use store the product in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking v...

Page 147: ...roduct are not guaranteed Notes on playing movies on other devices This product uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording For this reason movies recorded in AVCHD format with this product cannot be played by the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG 4...

Page 148: ... product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information Perform Setting Reset to reset all the settings How to Use Precautions This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of w...

Page 149: ...r for too long Do not turn on restart a computer wake a computer from sleep mode or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self built or modified computer Charging time Full charge ...

Page 150: ...maining battery time does not appear on the screen press the DISP Display Setting button to display it How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the product at least once a year before storing it Store the battery pack in a cool dry place To use the battery pack up leave the product in slide show playback mode until...

Page 151: ...nnected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature returns to the appropriate range charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack ...

Page 152: ...ard itself nor on a memory card adaptor Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the memory card Do not disassemble or modify the memory card Do not expose the memory card to water Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it The memory card may be hot just after it has bee...

Page 153: ...ory Stick Micro media with this product be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the product without an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the product Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it How to U...

Page 154: ...thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream etc remain on the monitor the original coating may become easily removable Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible If y...

Page 155: ...o not blow too hard If you blow on the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged If the dust remains even after you have performed cleaning as described consult your service facility How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and th...

Page 156: ... played back on this product the image may not appear in the actual image size How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product These numbers are the total times of all movie files on ...

Page 157: ... 30 m 64GB 11 h VGA 3M 2GB 1 h 10 m 4GB 2 h 25 m 8GB 4 h 55 m 16GB 10 h 32GB 20 h 64GB 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting limited by product specifications For MP4 12M size movies continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes limited by 2 GB file size Note The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR V...

Page 158: ...lor systems To view movies shot using this product on a television the product and television must use the same color television system Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system A...

Page 159: ...ation may be recorded during movie recording You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU Camera Settings Audio Recording Off It may take a long time or may be difficult for the product to focus depending on the lens used or the subject The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA1 Mount A...

Page 160: ...he LA EA2 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Autofocus Available AF system Phase Detection AF AF MF Select SAM lens Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens SSM lens Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focus method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode...

Page 161: ...Mount Adaptor the Auto Focus does not work in movie mode When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA3 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the same as for the available settings of this camera How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA4 Mount Adaptor sold separately ...

Page 162: ...essing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen angle of view or brightness etc change drastically but this is not a malfunction How to Use Precautions This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software tha...

Page 163: ...oftware programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses ...

Page 164: ...rademarks or trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation...

Page 165: ...pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct and insert it until the lock lever is locked Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product After inserting the battery pack into the product it may take a few moments for the product to power up Make sure that the battery pack is inserted...

Page 166: ...ges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Troubleshooting ...

Page 167: ...ot record images while charging the flash The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly Self timer is working Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Recording takes a long time The noise reduction function is processing an image This is not a malfunction You are shooting in RAW mode Since RAW data files are large RAW mode shooting may take time The Auto HDR funct...

Page 168: ...shooting Shooting still images movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image This is not a malfunction Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are d...

Page 169: ...l images movies The image colors are not correct Adjust White Balance Picture Effect is set Set Picture Effect to Off To reset settings to default perform Setting Reset Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the moni...

Page 170: ...ubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting The picture was taken under backlit conditions and excessive light has entered the lens Attach a lens hood Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The corners of the picture are too dark If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending ...

Page 171: ...ng still images movies The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time the product switches to the power save mode The product exits power save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The flash takes too long to recharge The fla...

Page 172: ...ges that are stored on your computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images only Press DISP Display Setting on the control wheel to display the information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted Cancel the protection Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image wa...

Page 173: ... manual of the wireless access point Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi WPS Push does not work WPS Push may not work depending on the access point settings Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point and perform Access Point Set Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Send to Computer is canceled halfway When the battery remaining level is low Send to Computer may be canceled halfway...

Page 174: ...rtphone Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot use One Touch connection NFC Place the N mark on the smartphone and the N mark on the product as close together as possible If there is no response move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product wait more than 10 seconds and then touch them together again Airplane Mode is set to On Set Airplane Mode to Of...

Page 175: ...t images Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer You are playing back the...

Page 176: ...e is strange When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower saturation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot ...

Page 177: ...cturer of the printer or the software Using PlayMemories Home you can print images with the date without recording the date When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it Troubleshooting Trou...

Page 178: ...t does not work properly Turn off the product Remove the battery pack and insert it again If the product is hot remove the battery pack and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure If an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord Connect the power cord and turn on the product again If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work aft...

Page 179: ... card is inserted The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally An incompatible memory card is inserted Processing When performing noise reduction the reduction process takes place You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process Unable to display Images recorded with other products ...

Page 180: ...op recording images until the product cools Recording is unavailable in this movie format Set File Format to MP4 The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File...

Page 181: ... Panorama Lock on AF Overly bright conditions Lock on AF Varying levels of brightness Lock on AF Flickering lights Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product Sweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock on AF Scenes with little contrast such as the sky or a sandy bea...

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