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Inserting a memory card
Insert a microSD memory card (sold separately) or Memory Stick Micro™
(M2) media (sold separately) before shooting.
Note: Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented when
inserting.
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Memory cards are used for storing pictures of [20M] (default setting) or
video.
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Quick Start Guide
Digital Still Camera
Display panel
: Indicates that a memory
card is not inserted
: Indicates remaining
battery capacity
: Indicates the Wi-Fi
settings
: Single Connection
(default)
: Multi Connection
: Wi-Fi OFF
Wi-Fi button
Tripod socket
Hook for the wrist strap
Continued
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About the camera
The camera is designed to be
connected to a smartphone via
Wi-Fi. You can transfer images to
a smartphone on the spot just
after shooting.
Check the supplied items
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN
(1)
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Micro USB cable (1)
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Wrist strap (1)
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Smartphone attachment (1)
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Quick Start Guide (this manual) (1)
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Reference Guide (1)
Names of main parts
Power button
Microphone
Multi terminal
RESET button
Power/Charge/Movie lamp
Green: Power ON
Orange: Charging
Red: Recording a movie
Zoom lever
Shutter button
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using
the camera. To charge, use the
micro USB cable (supplied) to
connect the camera to a
computer.
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Turn off the power when the
battery is being charged.
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If you do not have a computer, use
the AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold
separately).
Android
Search for PlayMemories Mobile
from Google Play and install it.
iPhone
Search for PlayMemories Mobile
from App Store and install it.
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Installing PlayMemories Mobile™
Install PlayMemories Mobile to
the smartphone before using the
camera. If PlayMemories Mobile is
already installed, update it to the
latest version.
For details on PlayMemories Mobile,
refer to the support website
http://www.sony.net/pmm/
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Connecting the camera and a smartphone via Wi-Fi
The connection method varies
depending on the type of
smartphone. Confirm your
smartphone type and connect via
Wi-Fi.
Android (incompatible with NFC)
Turn on the power of the camera.
Start PlayMemories Mobile on the
smartphone.
Select the SSID as printed on the
label on the back side of the
camera’s battery cover.
Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only).
Power button
Battery Cover
microSD
memory
card
Memory
Stick Micro
media
Terminal
side
Printed
side
Using the wrist strap (supplied)
We recommend that you use the wrist
strap to avoid dropping the camera and
smartphone.
Attach the wrist strap to the camera and
place your hand through the loop.
Hook for the
wrist strap