Digital Still Camera DSC-HX80 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4] Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [5] In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [6] About the shooting advice [7] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [8] Charging by connecting to a computer [9] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [10] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [11] Removing the battery pack [12] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card [13] Removing the memory card [14] Setting the language, date and time Setting language, date and time [15] Confirming the operation method Confirming the operat
About Scene Recognition [25] The advantages of automatic shooting [26] Program Auto [27] iSweep Panorama (Face/Motion Detection) [28] Scene Selection [29] Shutter Priority [30] Aperture Priority [31] Manual Exposure [32] Memory recall [33] Movie [34] Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [35] The zoom features available with this product [36] Zoom Setting [37] About zoom scale [38] Zoom Speed [39] Using the flash Using flash [40] Notes on using the flash [41] Flash Mode [42] Flash Comp.
Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [48] Aspect Ratio (still image) [49] Quality (still image) [50] Panorama: Size [51] Panorama: Direction [52] Adjusting the focus Focus Area [53] Center Lock-on AF [54] Focus-lock [55] AF Illuminator (still image) [56] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [57] Metering Mode [58] Zebra [59] Exposure Set. Guide [60] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [61] Cont.
Self-portrait/ -timer [71] Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO [72] Multi Frame NR [73] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
Memory [90] Function Menu Set. [91] Custom Key Settings [92] Function of the ? button [93] Function of the center button [94] Function of the left button [95] Function of the right button [96] Function of the down button [97] Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [98] Smile/Face Detect. [99] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [100] Face Registration (New Registration) [101] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [102] Face Registration (Delete) [103] Red Eye Reduction [104] Auto Obj.
Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [116] Deleting multiple selected images [117] Playing back movies Playing back movies [118] Motion Shot Video [119] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [120] Printing Specify Printing [121] Using viewing functions View Mode [122] Display Rotation [123] Slide Show [124] Rotate [125] Protect [126] 4K Still Image PB [127] Beauty Effect [128] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [129] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Monitor Brightness [131] Viewfinder Bright. [132] Finder Color Temp. [133] Function for VF close [134] Volume Settings [135] Audio signals [136] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [137] Tile Menu [138] Mode Dial Guide [139] Delete confirm. [140] Display Quality [141] Pwr Save Start Time [142] PAL/NTSC Selector [143] Demo Mode [144] HDMI Resolution [145] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [146] CTRL FOR HDMI [147] HDMI Info.
Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [164] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product using the QR code [165] Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product using the QR code [166] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product by inputting an SSID and password [167] Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product by inputting an SSID and password [168] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [169] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart R
Disp MAC Address [180] SSID/PW Reset [181] Reset Network Set.
Software for Mac computers [195] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [196] Importing images to the computer [197] Disconnecting the product from the computer [198] Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created [199] Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [200] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies [201] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [202] Precautions/This product
Plug adaptor [211] On TV color systems [212] Other information ZEISS lens [213] AVCHD format [214] License [215] Trademarks Trademarks [216] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [217] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [218] You cannot turn on the product. [219] The power turns off suddenly. [220] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
You cannot record images. [225] Recording takes a long time. [226] The same image is captured multiple times. [227] The image is out of focus. [228] Zoom does not work. [229] The flash does not work. [230] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [231] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [232] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [233] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [234] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [253] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [254] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [255] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [256] You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [257] Computers The computer does not recognize this product. [258] You cannot import images.
Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display [274] Warning messages [275] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [276] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
*Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. 2. 3. 4. ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button Mode dial For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever 5. Self-timer lamp/AF Illuminator 6. Flash Do not cover the flash with your finger.
If not using the flash, press it down manually. 7. Diopter-adjustment lever Move the diopter-adjustment lever until the image is clear in the viewfinder. 8. Viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to monitor mode. 9. Viewfinder pop-up switch 10. (N mark) Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function.
4. Eye sensor 5. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 6. MOVIE (Movie) button 7. MENU button 8. Charge lamp 9. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) Hook for strap Control wheel (Playback) button ?/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button 1. Battery lock lever 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
7. Battery/Memory card cover 8. Speaker [3] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode P P* A S M 1. Shooting mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card/Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 18M / 16M / 13M / 10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.
Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot/Camera shake warning Airplane mode Overlay icon Micref Level Low Wind Noise reduction Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Spot metering area
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder-File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image 2. Drive mode Metering mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation 7500K A5 G5 White Balance Focus Area DRO/Auto HDR +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Smile/Face Detect.
Soft skin effect Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3. Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control wheel function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.
Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2016-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode Copyright information exists for image [4] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 1. Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch (A) down to raise the viewfinder. If you slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch when the camera is off, the camera will turn on. If you stow the viewfinder inside the camera, the camera will turn off. 2. Grasp both sides of the eyepiece (B) and pull it towards the monitor side until it clicks. 3. Slide the diopter-adjustment lever.
Hint To store the viewfinder Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks. Then push down the viewfinder. Note Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised. Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to push down the viewfinder. If it is not stored and you try to force the viewfinder down, a malfunction may result. Do not carry the camera by the viewfinder.
displayed. 2. Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed. You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel. Hint To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → List].
Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 230 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or the charging conditions. The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on the conditions of use and the environment.
If you connect the camera to a computer when power is turned on, the camera will be powered by the computer while the battery is not charged, which allows you to import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out. Note Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases.
2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3. Close the cover.
Screen mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 390 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 70 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 105 min. Viewing (still images): Battery life: approx. 290 min., Number of images: approx. 5800 Viewfinder mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 360 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 115 min.
If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting). [12] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack 1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. 2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. [13] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover.
2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. Hint 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.
Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover.
When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for language, date and time will appear. 1. Turn on the camera. The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear. 2. Select your language, and then press . 3. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control wheel. 4. Select your desired geographic location, and then press . 5.
wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode), (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. You can assign selected functions to the left/right/bottom sides of the control wheel or to the in the center.
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 side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4. Select the desired setting value, and press [18] How to Use to confirm.
2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Set the desired setting by turning the control wheel. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings.
[19] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the "Quick Navi" You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. The displayed contents and their position shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. 1. MENU→ [Enter]. (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For viewfinder] → 2.
4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings. Note Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available.
2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights up. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 250 cm (8.20 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed.
There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. [21] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Hint You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. MENU→ (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to the preferred key.
List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes. (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
[23] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.
3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer than usual. The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions. [25] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode.
(Tripod) (Walk) * (Move) (Move (Bright)) (Move (Dark)) * The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ [Intelligent Active]. SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or Note When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait] and [Infant]scenes are not recognized.
[27] 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 functions such as [ISO]. 1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto). 2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
1. Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. (A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor. (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image.
not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to [Standard]. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent. The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama: Moving subjects.
Adv.Sports Shooting: Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements, such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.
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. Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. Beach: Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Fireworks: Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. Soft Skin: Allows you to shoot images of faces with a smoother look. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly.
Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
[31] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2. Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.
exposure value. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward - : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed 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.
Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Movie). (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
[36] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. 1. Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product. 2.
Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom: Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly. On:Digital Zoom: When the zoom range of the [ Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the product magnifies images to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast. Hint The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded.
If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again.
Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.
[44] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes. Graphic Display Display All Info. No Disp. Info.
For viewfinder* * [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. 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 Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie mode, [For viewfinder] cannot be displayed. Hint You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder.
The image is displayed on the screen only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting and whether the monitor is open or closed. When the viewfinder is up and the screen is closed When you look into the viewfinder: The image is displayed in the viewfinder only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. When you are not looking into the viewfinder: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed only on the screen.
When the viewfinder is up and the screen is open Low angle: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed on the screen only. Low angle: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is displayed in the viewfinder only. Self-portrait: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed in the screen only.
Self-portrait: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is displayed in the viewfinder only. [46] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] → [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter]. The items marked with are available.
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in the horizontal direction. When the product is level in the horizontal direction, the indicator turns to green. [47] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1.
[48] 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 paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 16M 4896×3264 pixels M: 8.9M 3648×2432 pixels S: 4.
3:2: Suitable for standard prints. 4:3: For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. [50] 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) → [ Quality] → desired setting.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3424×1920 Wide: 4912×1920 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 4912×1080 Wide: 7152×1080 360°: Allows you to shoot in the size of 11520×1080, 360 degrees around. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1.
Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges 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. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.
3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes.
[56] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Uses the AF illuminator. Off: Does not use the AF illuminator.
1. / (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel → press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired exposure range. When using [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can display the settings screen for [Photo Creativity] by pressing / . 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.
[59] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level 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: Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+: Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection.
[61] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressing control wheel. / ([Drive Mode]) button of the Menu item details Single Shooting: Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer. [62] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Cont. Shooting Shoots maximum 10 images while you press the shutter button. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec: Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter button again. Self-timer: 5 Sec: Sets the 5-second delay self-timer.
Menu item details Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.: Shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.): 5 Sec. 3 Img.: Shoots three frames in succession 5 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 5 seconds. Self-timer(Cont.
Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 3.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Single Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Single Bracket: 3.
White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [68] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel.
Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) [70] How to Use Using shooting functions shooting/Self-timer) Selecting a drive mode (Continuous Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.
3 images shifted by 0.3EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step *Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Note During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator.
3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Selfportrait/ -timer] to [Off], then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1.
[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [iSweep Panorama] The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 80 and ISO 3200 are available. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the [ISO AUTO] mode.
[74] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right side of the control wheel.
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: Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.
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: The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Shade: The color tones are adjusted for shadiness. Cloudy: The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky.
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] [77] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1.
Menu item details Off: 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 look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Soft High-key: Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.
[Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. 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.
Menu item details Standard: For shooting various scenes 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 capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.
[80] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency. You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data.
In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S HD], you need an SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB (SD Speed Class 10: or faster) or a UHS-I compatible SDXC memory card with at least 64 GB (UHS Speed Class 1: or faster). AVCHD: Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home. Audio: Dolby Digital MP4: Records mp4 (AVC) movies.
devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format.
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 24p 17M(FH)*: 25p 17M(FH)**: Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 1920x1080 60p 28M*/1920x1080 50p 28M** : Records the movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: Approx. 28 Mbps (Avg.) 1920x1080 30p 16M*/1920x1080 25p 16M** : Records the movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p).
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded on the movies. Off: No marker is displayed. Note The markers are displayed on the monitor. (You cannot output the markers.) [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting.
Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. [85] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Intelligent Active: Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect. Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions.
[87] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off: Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut.
Note [ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure]. [89] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode.
To recall registered settings Set the mode dial to MR, then press the right/left side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired memory number. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note Program Shift cannot be registered. [91] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function Menu Set.
[93] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the ? button Once you assign a function to the (question mark) button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the (question mark) button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting. (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [ button] → desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen of the product.
setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [96] How to Use convenient use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → setting.
1. Set the shooting mode to 2. Press (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). (Photo Creativity) on the control wheel. 3. Select the item to be changed using the control wheel. (Brightness): Adjusts brightness. (Color): Adjusts color. (Vividness): Adjusts vividness. (Picture Effect): You can select a desired effect and shoot images with the specific texture. 4. Select the desired settings. You can use some settings together by repeating steps 3 and 4.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. On: Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile. Face Detection frame When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears.
You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [iSweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization]. [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity.
2. Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3. When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter]. Note Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.
[104] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off: Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when using zoom functions other than the optical zoom.
1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Write Date] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Records a shooting date. Off: Does not record a shooting date. Note If you shoot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image.
[109] How to Use Using shooting 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: Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time.
turned off and the image is displayed only in the Electronic Viewfinder. Hint You can assign the [FINDER/MONITOR] function to your preferred key. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set [FINDER/MONITOR] to the preferred key. Note When the Electronic Viewfinder is pushed down, the images are always displayed on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.
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 file may not be played back correctly. To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. [113] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1.
MENU → (Playback) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel. To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel, then press the top/bottom side of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center.
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 wheel. [117] How to Use Viewing on the center of the control Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images.
[118] 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 sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel.
1. Press the bottom side of the control wheel during movie playback, then select To exit [Motion Shot Video] playback, select . . If you fail to make the trail, you can adjust the interval of the image tracking using . Note You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image.
[121] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box.
Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. [123] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting.
Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off], in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec]. To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The protected images. 1. MENU → mark is displayed on (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) To protect other images, repeat step (1).
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. Play back a still image, then press the bottom of the control wheel. The still image is output in 4K resolution. You can output still images in 4K resolution by selecting MENU → [4K Still Image PB] → [OK]. (Playback) → Note This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
2. Increase or decrease the color tone using / . (Skin Smoothing): Removes age spots and wrinkles from the skin. Adjust the effect level using / . (Shine Removal): Reduces the look of oily skin. Adjusts the skin color as you like. Adjust the effect level using / . (Eye Widening): Enlarges the eyes of the subject. Adjust the size of the eyes using / . (Teeth Whitening): Whiten the teeth of the subject. You may not be able to whiten the teeth in some images. Adjust the teeth whiteness using / .
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6.
Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. [132] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically.
Function for VF close Sets whether to turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Function for VF close] → desired setting. Menu item details Power OFF: Turns the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Not Power OFF: Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Note Push the eyepiece into the viewfinder before stowing the viewfinder.
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Shutter: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If the shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and [Adv.Sports Shooting] is selected, the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject.
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You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [140] How to Use Changing settings Setup 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.
Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [142] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting.
NTSC system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When the NTSC mode is selected, the “Running on NTSC.” message always appears on the start-up screen each time you turn the product on. [144] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting.
Menu item details Auto: The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080p: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p], based on which TV is to be connected.
1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. Menu item details On: You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. [148] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1.
Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Mass Storage: Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. MTP: Establishes an MTP connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices.
Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Power Supply] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc.
Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. [154] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → [155] How to Use (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card.
Menu item details Series: The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to “9999” without resetting. 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.) [157] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1.
exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. [159] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
[161] 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 → [162] How to Use (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [163] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings.
To use these applications again, re-install them. [164] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version.
3. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and select [Scan QR Code of the Camera]. 4. Select [OK] on the smartphone screen. When a message is displayed, select [OK] again. 5. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smartphone. Once the QR code is read, the message [Connect with the camera?] will be displayed on the smartphone screen. 6. Select [OK] on the smartphone screen. The smartphone will connect to the product.
Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product using the QR code 1. Download and install the PlayMemories Mobile application to your iPhone or iPad. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your device, be sure to update it to the latest version. 2. Display the QR code (A) on the monitor of this product by following the steps below. An SSID (B) will also be displayed on the monitor.
5. Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the iPhone or iPad. 6. Install the profile (setting information) by following the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select [OK]. The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad. 7. Select [Settings] on the "Home" screen → [Wi-Fi] → this product's SSID displayed in the Step 2. The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product. 8. Return to the "Home" screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile.
Hint Once the QR code has been read, this product's SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and password are registered to the iPhone or iPad. This enables you to easily connect the iPhone or iPad to the product via Wi-Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID. Note If you cannot connect your device to this product using the QR code, use the SSID and password. [167] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product by inputting an SSID and password 1.
The smartphone is connected to the product. [168] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product by inputting an SSID and password 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting 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. [169] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the 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 that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation. If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile, the smartphone stays in standby connection status.
When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker. Also, you cannot use the viewfinder for movie recording. 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 these steps. MENU → (Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset].
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.
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 Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using on the control wheel, then press MENU → [Enter]. Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone.
touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4]. 1. Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2. Display a single image on the product. 3. Touch the smartphone to the product.
Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M], or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size]. If the Image Index is displayed on the product, you cannot transfer images using the NFC function.
When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi-Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import." [175] 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 TV. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [View on TV] → desired device to be connected. 2.
Select from [HD] and [4K]. *The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TV or network-enabled TV (including wired network-enabled TVs). 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.
Point Set.]. For details about the available functions and settings of your access point, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access 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.
Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input 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.
Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. Switches the next character to a capital or small letter. 8. Enters a space. To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off]. IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual].
[180] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → [181] How to Use (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address]. Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect.
You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. Press MENU → (Application) → [Introduction] for information about the service and available countries and regions.
2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. [187] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer.
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed.
3. Select the destination. [191] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].
You can create a Blu-ray disc, AVCHD disc or DVD-Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) For other details, please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home. [194] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the onscreen instructions. http://www.sony.
Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only).
If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer. (Default setting: [On]) [197] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home.
Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. [198] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer.
High-definition image quality (HD) (Blu-ray Disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on a Blu-ray Disc, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc. A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration high-definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.
You can create Blu-ray Discs that can be played back on Blu-ray Disc playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create Bluray Discs using PlayMemories Home. Your computer must be able to create Blu-ray Discs. When you create a Blu-ray Disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable.
USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet connection is needed.) For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home. B. How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. For details, refer to the device's operating instructions.
[203] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering. Wait for about an hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature.
this reason, play back movies recorded in MP4 format with this product on MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 supported devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs that are recorded using the AVCHD format.
soreness, fatigue, or nausea similar to car-sickness. We recommend that you take periodic breaks when shooting with the viewfinder. Determine the necessary length and frequency of breaks on your own, as these will vary from individual to individual. If unpleasant symptoms occur, stop using the viewfinder until they resolve, and consult your doctor if necessary. Notes on the flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers. Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it.
Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images. You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. You can use a partially charged battery pack.
If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab. Remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear.
Charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted.
been tested and proven to operate with this product.
Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction.
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. [208] How to Use Precautions/This product Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
[209] How to Use Precautions/This product recordable time of movies Number of recordable still images and Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
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 the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
4 GB: 25 m 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2 GB: 8 m 4 GB: 15 m 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2 GB: 9 m 4 GB: 20 m 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 25 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 17M(FH) 2 GB: 10 m 4 GB: 25 m 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m [ File Format]:[MP4] 1920x1080 60p 1920x1080 50p 2 GB: 8 m 4 GB: 15 m 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 35 m 64 GB: 5 h 20 m 1920x1080 30p 1920x1
16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 10 m 64 GB: 8 h 25 m 1280x720 30p 6M 1280x720 25p 6M 2 GB: 30 m 4 GB: 1 h 15 m 8 GB: 2 h 35 m 16 GB: 5 h 20 m 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes for each shooting (limited by file size of 4 GB).
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.
in scenes where the screen, angle of view, or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. [215] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections.
[216] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual. [217] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. If a message such as “C/E:□□:□□” appears on the screen, refer to the self-diagnosis display. 2.
to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-BX1. [220] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off.
temperature range. 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). [223] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack is not charged.
[226] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. The [Auto HDR] function is processing an image. The product is compiling images. [227] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The same image is captured multiple times. Set the drive mode to [Single Shooting]. [228] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is out of focus.
[230] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand-held Twilight] [Fireworks] [High Sensitivity] During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. [231] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. [234] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area.
a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. [238] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject.
[242] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the viewfinder. Bring your eye close to the viewfinder. [243] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
[246] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash takes too long to recharge. The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. [247] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
[250] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. [251] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point.
[254] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ recording movies. [255] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting File Format] to [MP4] before Wi-Fi [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again.
[Airplane Mode] is set to [On]. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone. Do not place any metal objects other than a smartphone near the (N mark). Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time. If another NFC-based application is running on your smartphone, terminate that application. Switch to shooting mode before touching the smartphone to the product.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. [261] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product.
[264] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date. If you set [ Write Date] to [On], you can print still images with the date. Note that you cannot delete the date from the image on the camera. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. [268] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [269] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
[271] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product 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-UD10/AC-UD11 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again.
C:32:□□ There is trouble with the product’s hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:□□ This product cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on this product again, or taking out and inserting the memory card several times. An unformatted memory card is inserted. Format the memory card. The inserted memory card cannot be used with this product, or the data is damaged. Insert a new memory card. E:61:□□ E:62:□□ E:91:□□ A product malfunction has occurred.
Unable to read memory card. Reinsert memory card. An incompatible memory card is inserted. The memory card is damaged. The terminal section of the memory card is dirty. Memory card locked. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch or a delete-protect switch with the switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted. No memory card has been inserted.
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. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image.
iSweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product iSweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto iSweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large iSweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall iSweep Panorama Superior Auto
