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HDMI mini jack

Hook for wrist strap

(Playback) button

/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button

MENU button

(TransferJet™) mark

Battery insertion slot

Tripod receptacle

Speaker

Battery eject lever

Access lamp

Memory card slot

Micro USB connector

Battery/Memory card cover

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Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation

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Contents

Contents list TopBack to top Before Use Shooting Viewing Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingContents list Top page Using Menu items Shooting Menu items Shooting Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingContents list Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Changing settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Top page Using with your computer Before Use Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Viewing Changing settings Printing Printing still imagesTop page Printing Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera PrecautionsOn cleaning Top page Precautions/About this camera Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the softwareRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Using the camera abroad Number of still images and recordable time of moviesAbout this camera Trademarks How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Changing the font size Searching a topic by keywordReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Back to top List of shooting mode icons List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode iconsList of icons displayed on the screen Display Indication Display Indication List of viewing mode icons 101-0012 Folder-file number 2012-1-1 Playback Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Selecting a REC modeMoving the selection frame on Menu screen, etc Selecting an image to be played back Back to top Using the internal memory In-Camera Guide Shooting still images Related Topic Operation Settings Zoom bar Zoom Still imagesAvailable zoom Top page Shooting Shooting still images Zoom Still images When Clear Image Zoom scaleZoom is not available Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Shooting movies Top page Shooting Shooting movies Shooting movies Back to top Zoom Movies Top page Shooting Shooting movies Zoom MoviesDigital Zoom On Operation Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting panoramic images Tips for shooting a panorama image Scrolling the panorama images for display Panorama Shooting Scene Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode Shooting with the 3D Sweep Panorama function Related Topic Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Shooting with the Sweep Multi Angle function Related Topic List of mode switch functions Features of Auto shooting modes When to use Restricted Mode FunctionsIntelligent Auto On Scene Recognition Related Topic Superior Auto Scene RecognitionOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto 3D Still Image Tips for various 3D shootingTips for shooting 3D images Blurred part using Menu Area of emphasis Miniature Picture Effect Related Topic Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scene Selection Page Related Topic Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Tips for defocusing the backgroundBackground Defocus Position of the subject and the background Zoom scale and position of the subject Functions not available in some REC modes Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Tracking focus Tracking a face Disp Display Setting HistogramHistogram Back to top Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photosFlash Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTop page Shooting Using shooting functions Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Viewing still images Viewing images taken with a different camera Playback zoom To save enlarged imagesTop page Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Displaying images of the desired date/folderViewing images with the Calendar Top page Viewing Viewing still images Image Index Then press Delete button Top page Viewing Deleting images Delete buttonDelete Back to top Viewing burst images Tilt playbackTop page Viewing Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Tilt playback Unfold View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Back to top Unfold Viewing movies On the movie viewing screenControl wheel Action during playback To display only movies on the index screen View Mode Back to top Displaying the control panelControl panel Action Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scrolling the panorama images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Tips for playing back stereoscopically Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode Using the control wheel Back to topMode. Details TV. Details Movie shooting scene Panorama Shooting Scene Picture Effect HDR Painting effect Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Scene Selection in Movie shooting With a greater range of gradation Backlight Correction Related Topic Easy Mode Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Scene Recognition Back to top Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Defocus EffectBackground Defocus When Movie Size is set to other than VGA When Movie Size is set to VGAStill Image SizeDual Rec Menu items not available in some REC modes Back to top Image size when shooting still images Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie quality recording format AvchdMovie image size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Top page Using Menu items Shooting Menu items Shooting ISO Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexHigh ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Related Topic To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode White BalanceEffects of lighting conditions To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Underwater White Balance Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings Cont. Shooting Interval Advanced mode Scene Recognition Advanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Smile Shutter Face Detection Anti Blink Scene Selection Back to top Movie SteadyShot Contents list Back to top Mode Switch Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modes Mode switch Menu items Still images Movies Back to top Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Slideshow Continuous PlaybackContinuous Playback Slideshow with music Control Action Wheel Slideshow with music Playback SelectionEffects Music Interval Selecting background musicMusic Transfer Back to top Receiving images using TransferJet Send by TransferJet Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Tips for sending and receiving data successfullyTransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Delete DeleteDelete button Back to top Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Retouch Retouch Back to top Picture Effect 3D Viewing View Mode Displaying the CalendarViewing images taken with a different camera Display Cont. Shooting Group Viewing burst images Back to top To cancel the protection Protect Print Dpof Clearing the Dpof markPrinting still images Back to top Top page Using Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Rotate Rotate In-Camera Guide Menu items that cannot be set according to View Mode Memory card InternalMemory Date Folder view Changing camera settings Back to top Movie format Avchd format Back to top AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Image size Total zoom scale Back to top Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Blink Alert Write Date Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Demo Mode Top page Changing settings Main Settings Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Ctrl for Hdmi Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Back to top Eco Mode Top page Changing settings Main Settings Eco Mode USB Connect Setting MTP USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Music Transfer Top page Changing settings Main Settings TransferJet What is TransferJet?TransferJet Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Top page Changing settings Main Settings Eye-FiTransferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Eye-Fi Back to top Drop Sensor Version Format Create REC.Folder On the folders Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Area Setting Changing Area SettingTop page Changing settings Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting PhotoTV HD Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Menu Function Ctrl for Hdmi Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 3D Viewing Back to top Recommended computer environment WindowsMac Expanded Feature PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Music Transfer Download MusicEmpty Music Software for Mac Connecting the camera to the computer USB Connect SettingLUN Setting Computer Importing images to a computer Home Deleting the USB connection Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting the method for creating a disc of moviesRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories HomeDevices Disc type Http//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Avchd discs Quality HD movies on to DVD discs Avchd discsPlaying an Avchd disc on a PC Creating standard definition image quality STD DVD discs Quality STD DVD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Http//support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW Printing still images If you have problems Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack into the cameraPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrectPage Shooting still images/movies Cannot select the Face Detection function Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the screen You can see a dark shadow on the image Eyes of the subject come out redDots appear and remain on the screen Cannot shoot images in succession Viewing images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistake Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memoryInternal memory Memory Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing PrintingImages are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with the date Others Self-diagnosis display C32C13 E61 E62 E91 Messages Empty folder contents File ErrorMemory card is locked. Check the tab This is a read- only memory card Vibration warning indicator Turn the power off and on againError Playing Music Error Formatting Music Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover data Image Database File error. Cannot recover dataRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Preparing image database file. Please wait Back to top Situations this camera has difficulty handling Scenes changing constantly, such as waterfalls Shooting panoramic images Superior Auto Back to top Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility Back to top On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack On charging the battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Back to top On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flashCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Number of still images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this cameraApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Recordable time of movies Movies Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Avchd format Recording and playback on the camera TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Top page Precautions/About this camera Trademarks Trademarks Trademarks