Flash does not work | Sony ILCE-5000 specs

or manual focus mode.

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/movies

The flash does not work.

Raise the flash.

You cannot use a flash in the following situations:

[Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting.

During movie recording.

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/movies

Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.

Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/movies

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.

Troubleshooting

Shooting still images/movies

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

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Sony ILCE-5000 manual Flash does not work, Recording date and time are not displayed on the screen

Contents

How to Use Before UseConfirming the operation method Using shooting functions Shooting Selecting a screen display mode Adjusting the focusSelecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting/Self-timerTaking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Selecting the ISO sensitivity Adjusting color tones Selecting an effect modeSetting the other functions of this product Recording movies Viewing Viewing still imagesDeleting images Playing back movies Changing settings Using viewing functionsSetup menu Printing Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a SmartphoneControlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Adding applications to the product Precautions/This product Viewing on computers Cleaning this product Using this product abroadOther information Trademarks Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting If you have problems Wi-Fi Viewing imagesComputers Memory cards Identifying parts MessagesSituations this product has difficulty handling When the lens is removed Page Page How to Use Before Use Names of parts List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons List of icons on the screenP* a S M 100 20M / 17M / 10M / 8.4M / 5.0M / 4.2M 100-0003 ±0.07500K A5 G5 ±0 ±0 ±0 Lock-on AFREC 250 Using the shoulder strap ISO4002014-1-1 1037AM About the shooting advice About the In-Camera Guide Using the control wheel Using Menu itemsPage Focus indicator Shooting still images Shooting movies List of shooting modes Intelligent AutoAvailable functions Superior Auto About Scene Recognition Advantages of automatic shootingScene Recognition Image processing Program Auto Program Shift Sweep Panorama Hint Scene Selection Menu item details Night Scene Hand-held TwilightNight Portrait Anti Motion Blur Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Bulb Movie Zoom features available with this product ZoomOptical zoom range Zoom Setting Using flash When Aspect Ratio isAbout zoom scale Flash Mode When you do not use the flashAutoflash default setting Flash Off Switching the screen display Shooting Flash CompSlow Sync Rear SyncPage Disp Button Image Size still image Default setting Aspect Ratio still imageQuality still image 169 Fine default setting Panorama SizeStandard Standard 3872×2160 Focus Mode Panorama Direction Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF MF Assist still image Sec default setting Focus MagnifierFocus Magnif. Time Sec Peaking Level Peaking Color Lock-on AF Lock-on AF OnYellow Off On default setting Pre-AF still image Auto default setting AF Illuminator still imageAF Micro Adj AF On Measuring the exact distance to the subject Exposure Comp Metering Mode Multi default settingAE lock Spot AEL w/ shutter still image Zebra Exposure Set. Guide Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Spd Priority Self-timer Self-timerContSelf-timer 10 Sec default setting Self-timer 2 Sec Cont. Bracket Single Bracket White Balance Bracket Lo default setting WB bracketDRO Bracket White Balance Bracket Hi Self-portrait/ -timer DRO Bracket Lo default settingDRO Bracket Hi ISO Auto default setting Range Optimizer Auto default settingRange Opt. DRO Auto HDR Exposure Diff. Auto default setting Auto HDRRange Optimizer Lv1 ― D-Range Optimizer Lv5 Auto HDR Exposure Diff .0EV ― Auto HDR Exposure Diff .0EV White Balance Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Picture Effect HDR Painting Rich-tone MonoMiniature Watercolor Creative Style To set Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness File Format movie Record Setting movie When File Format is set to AvchdWhen File Format is set to MP4 Menu items details File Format MP4 1440×1080 12M default setting Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Auto Slow Shut. movie Custom Key Settings Always default settingMovie Mode Only Movie Button Function of the ? button Function of the center buttonFunction of the left button Function of the right button Function of the down buttonPhoto Creativity Smile/Face Detect Face Detection frame Tips for capturing smiles more effectivelyOn Regist. Faces Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect still image Face Registration New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging Face Registration DeleteRed Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing still image SteadyShot High ISO NR still image Normal default setting SRGB default settingColor Space still image Grid Line 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec default setting Auto ReviewRule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Setting Effect on default setting Setting Effect OFFLive View Display Release w/o Lens Enable Disable default settingAuto Img. Extract Shading Comp Chro. Aber. CompDistortion Comp Playing back images Playback zoomAuto Images default setting/30 Images Image IndexTo return to single-image playback Displaying a desired image quickly Switching the screen display during playback Deleting a displayed imageDeleting multiple selected images Playing back movies Available operations during movie playbackMultiple Img All in this Folder Playing back panoramic images Specify Printing View Mode Display Rotation Slide ShowTo quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Rotate Protect Cancel All in this Folder Cancel All with this date4K Still Image PB Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Monitor Brightness Sunny Weather Volume Settings Audio signalsUpload SettingsEye-Fi Adjusting the volume during playback Communication status screen display Tile Menu Delete confirmPwr Save Start Time Delete first Demo Mode PAL/NTSC Selector Hdmi Resolution 1080p1080i USB Connection Mass Storage USB LUN Setting LanguagePC Remote Single Date/Time Setup Area SettingFormat Series default setting ResetFile Number Select REC Folder Standard Form default setting New FolderFolder Name Date Form Recover Image DB Display Media InfoVersion Certification Logo Overseas model only Setting Reset Camera Settings ResetPlayMemories Mobile Initialize Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPadPage Calling up an application using One-touchNFC Smart Remote Embedded One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android Smartphone NFC One-touch remote About NFC Send to Smartphone Select on This DeviceSelect on Smartphone Page Send to Computer About NFC View on TV Airplane Mode Slideshow settingsWPS Push Access Point Set How to use the keyboard For example If you want to enter abd Other setting items Edit Device NameDisp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network SetPlayMemories Camera Apps Opening a service account Recommended computer environmentDownloading applications Launching the downloaded application Uninstalling applications How to launch the applications fasterChanging the order of applications PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Installing Image Data Converter Wireless Auto ImportSoftware for Mac computers Image Data Converter Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Installing Remote Camera ControlRemote Camera Control Windows Accessing Remote Camera Control Help Guide Connecting the product to a computerWindows Mac Disconnecting the product from the computer Importing images to the computer Disc type High-definition image quality HDHigh-definition image quality HD Avchd recording disc Standard definition image quality STD Selecting the disc creation method Creates a disc with high-definition image quality HD Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray DiscsBlu-ray recorder HDD recorder, etc Precautions On the functions available with the product On image data compatibilityOn the monitor and lens On the internal rechargeable battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery packCharging time Full charge Remaining battery indicator How to store the battery packOn battery life Charging the battery pack Memory cardMemory card Memory Stick PRO Duo mediaPage On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flashCleaning the lens Cleaning the flash Cleaning the image sensor Cleaning the camera bodyCleaning the product surface Cleaning the monitor Number of still images Recordable time of movies Page Plug adaptor On TV color systems Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor Available focus areaAvailable focus area Wide LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor Avchd format License Trademarks On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Troubleshooting You cannot insert the battery pack into the product Power turns off suddenlyYou cannot turn on the product Remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level Battery pack is not charged You cannot record imagesRecording takes a long time Image is out of focus Flash does not work Recording date and time are not displayed on the screenDate and time are recorded incorrectly Aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes Image colors are not correctEyes of the subject come out red Dots appear and remain on the screen You cannot shoot images continuouslyCorners of the picture are too dark Image is blurred LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passedFlash takes too long to recharge Images cannot be played back Date and time are not displayed Image cannot be deletedImage was deleted by mistake Dpof mark cannot be put You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected Send to Computer is canceled halfwayWPS Push does not work You cannot send movies to a smartphone You cannot use One-Touch connection NFC Computer does not recognize this product You cannot import images Formatted the memory card by mistake You cannot print imagesColor of the image is strange Images are printed with both edges cut off Product becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn onYou cannot print images with the date Lens gets fogged Product Product does not work properlyAppears on the screen Memory Card Error Set Area/Date/TimeUnable to use memory card. Format? Unable to read memory card. Reinsert memory card Image DataBase File error System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then onUnable to print Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool Situations this product has difficulty handling