User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- How to use this handbook
- Notes on using the camera
- Life with “Bloggie”
- Table of contents
- Operation Search
- Settings Search
- Identifying parts
- List of buttons/icons displayed on the screen
- How to hold the camera
- How to use the touch panel
- Checking the accessories supplied
- Charging the camera
- Installing “PlayMemories Home (Limited version)” on a computer
- Setting the clock
- Shooting (Still images)
- Shooting (Movies)
- Zoom
- Light
- Photo Size
- Movie Size
- Flicker Reduction
- Self-Timer
- Viewing
- Playback zoom
- Delete
- Volume control
- What you can do with Wi-Fi
- Setting Wi-Fi
- Live Broadcast (Live Streaming)
- Uploading images directly (Share)
- Uploading images to Personal Space (Save to PlayMemories online service)
- Copying data to a smartphone
- Recommended computer environment
- Uploading images to a network service
- Beep
- Demo Mode
- Initialize
- HDMI Output
- LUN Settings(USB)
- Format
- Date & Time Setting
- Viewing images on a TV
- Troubleshooting
- Warning indicators and messages
- Number of still images and recordable time of movies
- Built-in battery pack
- Precautions
- Specifications
- Index
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Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a
malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in
some cases may be irreparable.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this
may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry
cloth. Do not do any of the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.
– Use Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or
insecticide, etc.
– Touch the camera with any of the above on your hand.
– Leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting
in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside
the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Note on disposal/transfer
• When using the software pre-loaded on the internal memory, personal information such as IDs and mail
addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera. Before changing ownership of the camera,
or before disposal, delete any personal information.
• Even if you delete data in the internal memory or format the camera, you may not delete data from the
internal memory completely.
• To prevent the camera from restoring the internal memory data, record any unnecessary data on the
internal memory of the camera.