Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX5/HX5V/HX5C © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-172-668-11(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. MENU/Settings Search Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Marks and notations used in this handbook MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
* Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media marked with Mark2 can be used. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see page 150. Index For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick Duo” media of 1 GB or larger marked with: – (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media)* – (“Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media) • This manual describes the functions of GPScompatible/incompatible devices, TransferJetcompatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens MENU/Settings Search Index • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. • Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
Notes on using the camera MENU/Settings Search Shooting Operation Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Identifying parts··················································· 15 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 16 Using the mode dial ·····················
MENU (Shooting) MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 Operation Search Viewing still images············································· 40 Playback zoom···················································· 41 Image Index ························································ 42 Delete·································································· 43 Viewing movies ········
Printing still images ··········································· 133 Table of contents Printing Troubleshooting Index Using the camera abroad·································· 149 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 150 Battery pack ······················································ 152 Battery charger·················································· 153 AVCHD format ·················································· 154 GPS (DSC-HX5V only) ···································
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 20 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 26 Table of contents Operation Search Scene Recognition ·············································· 63 Soft Snap ······························································· 26 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 26 Smile Shutter ························································ 37 Scene Recog
Shooting without blur Forced Flash ························································· 36 Scene Recognition ·············································· 63 High Sensitivity····················································· 26 Slow Synchro ························································ 36 ISO ··········································································· 56 EV ············································································ 55 Changing focus position Focus ··
Easy Shooting ······················································ 21 Printing images with the date Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” Changing date and time settings Area Setting ························································ 114 Date & Time Setting·········································· 115 Initializing settings Initialize··································································· 95 Table of contents Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators ······················
Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button. MENU button Control button In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while - indicates settings that cannot be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode.
(Settings) Table of contents Mode dial Menu items — Notes • [Quality] appears on the screen when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Control button MENU/Settings Search 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 3 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Setting items (Settings) screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Control button Operation Search 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then z. 4 Select the desired setting, then press z.
Categories Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Table of contents Memory Card Tool Items Copy File Number Format File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Operation Search Internal Memory Tool Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX5V only) MENU/Settings Search Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
Table of contents Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial (18) C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (33) For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (41, 42) E ON/OFF (Power) button F (Burst/Bracket) button G Microphone Operation Search D Flash H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator J LCD screen K Hook for wrist strap* L MOVIE (Movie) button M N (Playback) button (40) (Delete) button (43) MENU/Settings Search I Lens O MENU button (11) Q Tripod receptacle Index P Control bu
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images A Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality Operation Search Display MENU/Settings Search • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
Display Indication Display Flash mode Flash charging PictBridge connecting White Balance Protect Table of contents Zoom scaling Indication Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom ISO 400 Display B Display D Self-timer Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number C:32:00 Destination Overheating warning NR slow shutter 125 Face Detection Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.
Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Table of contents Using the mode dial Operation Search (Easy Shooting) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Scene Selection) (Movie Mode) (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to-see indicators (page 21). Allows you to shoot with reduced blur without using the flash when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 23).
The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. B Internal memory MENU/Settings Search B When there is no memory card inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note zOn Scene Recognition Operation Search • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Table of contents Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. zFunctions available in Easy Shooting mode MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [Large] or [Small] size.
When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. Delete: (Delete) button t [OK] t z on the control button You can delete the currently displayed image. • [View Mode] is set to [Date View] when using a memory card. MENU/Settings Search MENU t [Delete] t z on the control button t desired mode tz Select between [1 image] or [All].
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Set the mode dial to (Anti Motion Blur). Table of contents Anti Motion Blur 2 Shoot with the shutter button. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise. MENU/Settings Search • The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded.
Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. 1 Set the mode dial to Table of contents Hand-held Twilight (Hand-held Twilight). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded.
You can shoot two images having different exposures to record a single image with a greater range of gradation by combining the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting. 1 Set the mode dial to Table of contents Backlight Correction HDR (Backlight Correction HDR). Notes MENU/Settings Search • The shutter sound beeps twice and an image is recorded.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. Operation Search (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
(Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Table of contents Note • When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Allows you to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode). Table of contents Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. Size Movie format: Image Size (MP4): zTo shoot a movie quickly MOVIE (Movie) button To end movie recording, press the MOVIE (Movie) button again. The menu and setting items used for recording are those enabled when you set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).
Table of contents Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Faces and moving objects are automatically detected. Operation Search 1 Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama). 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. iSweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.
You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Set the mode dial to Table of contents Manual Exposure Shooting (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press z on the control button. Control button Feature z Return vV Shutter speed bB Aperture (F value) 4 Press the shutter button to shoot the image. MENU/Settings Search • Select a shutter speed from 1/1600 to 30 seconds. • When zoom is set fully to W, you can select an aperture of F3.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. 1 Set the mode dial to Table of contents Program Auto (Program Auto). 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 10×. 1 Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Table of contents Zoom T side Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out. W side • Zoom is fixed to the W side when shooting in iSweep Panorama mode. • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.
1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Exposure Data) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Displays a recorded image. A histogram is also displayed. (Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information. MENU/Settings Search Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
Histogram Table of contents A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. A Number of pixels B Brightness A Bright 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select [Bright + Exposure Data]. MENU/Settings Search Notes Index • The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) (Slow Synchro) (Off) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. Flash always operates. Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Operation Search (On) Table of contents Flash Flash does not operate.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. 3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again. Face Detection frame Notes Index • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the digital zoom function.
1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, press again. (2sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [10sec] or [Off]. • In Movie Mode, [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People] cannot be selected.
You can select burst shooting, normal (single-image) or bracket shooting mode. You can select normal (single-image) or burst shooting in [Burst Settings] (page 52). 1 Select a desired mode with the When you press the Table of contents Burst/Bracket button (Burst/Bracket) button. (Burst/Bracket) button, the setting switches. Single/Bracket Shoots a single image, or images in bracket mode. You can select the exposure values in [Bracket Settings] (page 54).
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Table of contents Viewing still images zViewing images taken with a different camera MENU/Settings Search • For registration, use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to register unregistered files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
Table of contents Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Turn the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) during still image playback. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with the lever. (Playback zoom) Turn the lever to (T) to zoom in, to (W) to zoom out. Press z to cancel playback zoom. You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU t [Retouch] t [Trimming (Resize)].
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the 2 Turn the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Image Index (Index) lever to (W) to display the image index screen. 3 To return to the single-image screen, select an image with the control button, then press z. Note • When the mode dial is set to Operation Search Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images. Turn the lever yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 78). 1 Press the 2 Table of contents Delete (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All in This Folder All AVCHD files Multiple Images Deletes all images in the selected date range or folder, or all AVCHD movies at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2. Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
mode when selecting images Turn the lever to (T) of the W/T (zoom) lever in index mode to return to single-image mode, and turn the (Index) lever to (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode. Table of contents zYou can switch between index and single-image • You can also switch between index and single-image mode in [Protect], [DPOF] or [Print].
1 Press the Table of contents Viewing movies (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Playback feature z Stop B Fast forward b Fast rewind V Displays the control panel Operation Search Control button Displaying the control panel Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume. MENU/Settings Search Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras.
Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie. Table of contents zOn the movie viewing screen , , , or appears on the movie viewing screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a iSweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU t (Image Size) or (Quality) t desired size Usage guidelines (3648×2736) For prints up to A3+ size No.
(Standard) Shoots images using standard size. Table of contents When shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama images (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Wide) Shoots images using wide size.
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Allows you to set GPS setting from MENU in Easy Shooting mode. Refer to page 104 for details. 1 Set the mode dial to Table of contents GPS setting (DSC-HX5V only) (Easy Shooting). 2 MENU t [GPS setting] t z on the control button On GPS direction sensor is activated. Off GPS direction sensor is inactivated. If you do not record the location and direction information, set the GPS setting.
You can select the Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (Single) Records a single image. Records up to 10 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button. Operation Search (Burst) (Burst Settings) t desired mode Table of contents Burst Settings Notes MENU/Settings Search Index • Burst shooting is not available during Easy Shooting, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight, Backlight Correction HDR, Movie Mode, iSweep Panorama or Smile Shutter.
Selects the number of images per second taken for Burst shooting. 1 MENU t (Burst Shooting Interval) t desired mode Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession. (Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
You can set the type of the bracket shooting. In the bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. 1 MENU t (Bracket Settings) t desired mode Does not use the bracket shooting. (EXP±0.3) Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the following order: bright, standard, and dark. The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value. (EXP±1.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto, Manual Exposure Shooting or (Advanced Sports Shooting) in Scene Selection. 1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) / / / Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically, however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur. Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions. In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind. Operation Search • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t Table of contents White Balance (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location. [Fluorescent White Balance 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2 MENU t button Table of contents To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control Notes zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t Table of contents Focus (Focus) t desired mode Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically. 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.
If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame 2When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. • As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as necessary.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t Table of contents Metering Mode (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Table of contents Scene Recognition Example of an image where (Backlight) has activated.
more convenient! ([Advanced]) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes MENU/Settings Search • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) 1 MENU t (Auto) Does not use Face Detection function. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. (Child Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face. (Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from to an orange frame ( ).
When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode (Auto) When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject’s eyes open are recorded. (Off) Does not use the Anti Blink function.
In Movie Mode, you can vary the strength of SteadyShot. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Movie Mode). Table of contents SteadyShot (SteadyShot) t desired mode Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions. (Active) Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t button (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control (Slideshow with music) Plays back all the images in succession. Plays back images in succession, with added effects and music. 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z Playback feature z Stop v Sets the display settings.
Slideshow with music (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control Displays the setting screen. Table of contents 1 MENU t button 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z Operation Search 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes Image Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for a [Active] slideshow. Mute Does not use BGM. Note • The movies are played back without their audio. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec MENU/Settings Search Interval Sets the screen switching interval.
1 Insert Memory Stick with TransferJet into this camera, then press the (Playback) button. (Send by TransferJet) t desired mode t z on the control 3 Send image data by aligning other device. (TransferJet) marks on the camera and A beep sounds when the connection is successful. (This Image) (Multiple Images) Sends the currently displayed image in single-image mode.
Receiving the data by TransferJet (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Receive image data by aligning and other device. (TransferJet) marks on the camera Table of contents 1 Press the A beep sounds when the connection is successful. Notes Operation Search • Some images cannot be played back on this camera. • If an image database file error occurs during saving images, an image recovery screen appears.
Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t Table of contents View Mode (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays images by the date. (Folder view (Still)) Displays still images. (Folder view (MP4)) Displays movies in MP4 format. (AVCHD Operation Search (Date View) Displays movies in AVCHD format.
You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the 2 MENU t 3 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button (Display Burst Group) t desired setting t z • When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image. When Face Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed as the main image.
Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Retouch (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. Records the zoomed playback image. (Red Eye Correction) Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with the control button t z.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the (Delete) button (page 43). 1 Press the 2 MENU t Table of contents Delete (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button (All but this image) Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in Display Burst Group mode. Press [OK] t z after step 2. Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once. Press [OK] t z after step 2.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (Multiple Images) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) (Multiple Images) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and order printing multiple images. Do as the following after step 2.
Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 MENU t (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t z on the control button Operation Search 1 Press the Table of contents Rotate 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. Notes • You cannot rotate in the following cases: – Movie – Protected images – Images selected burst group • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Select Folder) t z 4 Select the folder with b/B. 5 [OK] t z zViewing images across multiple folders When multiple folders are created, the following indicators appear on the first and last images in the folder.
You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Table of contents Movie format 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode t z on the control button MP4 This recording method is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. mp4 (AVC) movies are recorded. MENU/Settings Search This recording method is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a High Definition (HD) TV. AVCHD movies are recorded.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. Table of contents AF Illuminator 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use the AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Table of contents Grid Line 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 10×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Table of contents Digital Zoom 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 20× including the optical zoom 10×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded (Precision digital zoom).
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. Table of contents Auto Orientation 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Index • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released.
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Table of contents Blink Alert 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Off Does not display the message.
Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode t z on the control button Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide.
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The state of GPS assist data can be checked on the camera. If connection is made using the supplied software, “PMB”, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically. (Main Settings) t [GPS assist data] t z Notes zUsing GPS Support Tool You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer.
You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Table of contents Demo Mode 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button Table of contents Initialize (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
When you connect the camera 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. Table of contents HDMI Resolution 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode t z on the control button 1080i Outputs with a high definition image quality (HD) (1080i). 480p/576p Outputs with a standard definition image quality (SD) (480p/576p).
This setting allows TV’s remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 120. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode t z on the control button Allows remote controlled operation. Off Disallows remote controlled operation.
Selects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Table of contents COMPONENT 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode t z on the control button Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.
Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. Table of contents USB Connect 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode t z on the control button PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge-compliant printer. PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer.
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. Table of contents LUN Settings 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode t z on the control button Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images in the internal memory are displayed.
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t Table of contents Download Music The message “Connect to PC” appears. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Operation Search 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Table of contents Format Music (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] camera You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset ones. 2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off). The LCD screen darkens after about 30 seconds of no operation. The camera turns off after another 30 seconds of no operation. Standard The LCD screen darkens after 1 minute of no operation.
The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images. Using the supplied software “PMB”, you can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location. See “PMB Help” for details. GPS direction sensor is activated. Off GPS direction sensor is inactivated.
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. Triangulating status GPS indicators GPS reception status Off No indicator [GPS setting] is set to [Off] or an error occurred. Searching Searching for GPS satellites. It may take several minutes to start triangulating. Impossible Your camera cannot receive a GPS signal. Previously-triangulated location information is used in the present location instead.
This camera always adjusts the direction sensor automatically to minimize error. However, when an error occurs, you can perform [Adjust Compass]. If you have not used the GPS functions for a while, or use the GPS functions for the first time, it is recommended that you perform the Adjust Compass. (Main Settings) t [Adjust Compass] t z 2 Place your hand through the wrist strap and hold the camera steady with one hand.
1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [TransferJet] t desired mode t z on the control button Sends images by TransferJet. Off Does not send images by TransferJet. Notes Index • In Easy Viewing mode, [TransferJet] is fixed to [Off]. • On an airplane, set [TransferJet] to [Off]. In addition, follow the rules of the place where you use. • The connection is cut if transfer cannot be made within about 30 seconds.
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Table of contents Create REC.Folder 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button After a new folder is created, you can change the storage destination folder (page 110) and select the folder for viewing images (page 82).
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Change Table of contents Change REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • The following folder cannot be selected as a recording folder. – “100” folder – A folder with a number that has only either “sssMSDCF” or “sssANV01”.
Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete Table of contents Delete REC.Folder 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. Notes MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button Table of contents Copy (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [OK] MENU/Settings Search • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • Images cannot be copied individually.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) MENU/Settings Search Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting. Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination.
Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired setting t z on the control button Table of contents Date & Time Setting 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time You can set the date and time. MENU/Settings Search Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up. Table of contents Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX5V only) 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Auto Clock ADJ] t desired mode t z on the control button Adjusts the clock automatically. Off Does not adjust the clock automatically. Notes [Auto Clock ADJ] is invalid if [GPS setting] is set to [Off]. You must set [Date & Time Setting] on the camera before using it. There may be discrepancies of a few seconds.
You can view images on a Standard Definition (SD) TV by connecting the camera to a TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Table of contents Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. Cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector MENU/Settings Search (Playback) button 1 To audio/video input jacks Operation Search 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
You can view high definition images on a High Definition (HD) TV by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately) or an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately) or an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Operation Search 1 Turn off the camera and the TV.
Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV which has an HDMI terminal with an HDMI cable (sold separately). 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI Cable.
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync TV Table of contents When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control on the TV. 1 Attach an HDMI adaptor (supplied) to an HDMI Cable (sold separately). 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable. 4 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Table of contents Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Windows) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows7 Others CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/ editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Operation Search 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. Table of contents Using the software 2 Click [Install].
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). Table of contents 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
• Use a Type2c-compliant USB/AV/DC IN Cable (sold separately). 2 Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. Operation Search 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) and the USB/AV/DC IN Cable for multi-use terminal (sold separately).
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Table of contents 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk. The image is displayed. Operation Search 3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help. Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives. MENU/Settings Search When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language.
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMB Portable] appears on the desktop. Click [×] to close any unnecessary drives. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer. 2 Click [PMBPORTABLE] folder, then click [PMBP_Mac]. The Region Selection screen appears. The User Agreement screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
Table of contents Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera. Selecting the method for creating a disc Player Choosing a method Disc type Blu-ray disc playback devices Create a Blu-ray disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using “PMB”. AVCHD format playback devices Create an AVCHD format disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using “PMB”. (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. Table of contents zCharacteristics of each type of 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.
Creating an AVCHD format disc Table of contents You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB”. 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start “PMB”. 4 Click to select [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB”. Table of contents Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. • Close all software other than “PMB”. 3 Select the movies you want to write. 4 Click to select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)]. Operation Search 2 Start “PMB”.
Notes Operation Search You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB Help”.
4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be printed. Select an image with a mark again to release the mark. All in Date Range All in This Folder Prints all images in the selected date range and folder at once. After step 4, touch [OK] t z.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 135 to 143. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 144. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Table of contents • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
The image is out of focus. Table of contents • The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/100 cm (3ft 3 3/8 inches) (T) from the lens). • (Advanced Sports Shooting), (Twilight), (Landscape) or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. Zoom does not work.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 55). The image colors are not correct. Table of contents The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • Adjust the White Balance (page 58). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Cannot display images in index mode. Cannot hear music during slideshow. • Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (pages 123, 124). • Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 70). • Slideshow is played back with [Continuous Playback]. Select [Slideshow with music] and play back. Deleting Cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 79). MENU/Settings Search • The camera and television must use the same color television system (page 149).
The location or direction information has not been recorded. Table of contents • The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies. • The location and direction information is not recorded when the movie is recorded on the internal memory. • Use “PMB” to import the movies with GPS location information to your computer. Excessive error in compass information Computers Operation Search • Perform [Adjust Compass] (page 106).
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Import the images to your computer using “PMB” and play it back (page 123, 125). Table of contents The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Memory card Operation Search • Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera.
Images are printed with both edges cut off. • Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 123). • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
Cannot print the image at the size selected. Table of contents • When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 133) or the printer. • Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size. Cannot operate the camera after cancelling printing.
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display E:95:ss • There is trouble with the camera’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:ss Index • The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the memory card several times. • The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted memory card is inserted. Format the internal memory or the memory card (page 108).
System error Camera overheating Allow it to cool Table of contents • Turn the power off and then on again. • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. • Turn the power off and then on again. Reinsert the memory card Memory card type error • The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera (page 3).
Folder error Cannot create more folders Table of contents • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 109, 110). • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. • You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files. Delete all of the files and then delete the folder.
Maximum number of images already selected Table of contents • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection. • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multiuse terminal. • The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Operation Search Processing...
• Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal memory (page 108). When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import all of the images to the computer without using “PMB” (page 125). To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with “PMB”. • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has dropped.
You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
Operation Search • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick” media compliant device without a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents Battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Index • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • NP-BG type, NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Recording and playback on your camera Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1440 × 1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i, 1440 × 1080/50i Index Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system.
MENU/Settings Search • As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. • “GPS” is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc.
TransferJet is complying with the standard as follows: TransferJet standard: PCL Spec. Rev1.0 compliant Protocol Class Name (Communication type): SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client Operation Search • To communicate with TransferJet-compatible communicating devices (sold separately), the “SCSI” communication protocol is applied. For communicating with cameras, a communication protocol, “OBEX” is applied.
Adjust Compass ..............................................................106 Date & Time Setting .....................................................115 Advanced Sports Shooting ...........................................26 Delete ...............................................................................43, 78 AF Illuminator ...................................................................84 Delete REC.Folder .........................................................
Identifying parts ................................................................15 Playback zoom ...................................................................41 Image Index ........................................................................42 PMB .....................................................................................123 Image Size/Quality ..........................................................48 PMB Portable .................................................................
T Trimming (Resize) ...........................................................77 Troubleshooting ..............................................................135 TV .................................................................................117, 118 Table of contents TransferJet .........................................................................107 Twilight.................................................................................26 Twilight Portrait ...................................
Notes on the License Index The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software 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.
