Sony NEX-5N/S Installing the software

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Importing images to the computer

Importing images to the computer

Installing the software

To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is

provided:

• “Sony Image Data Suite”

• “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (Windows only)

• Log on as Administrator.

• If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of

the previously installed “PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM

(supplied), install “PMB” also from the CD-ROM (supplied).

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Windows

The following computer environment is recommended when using the

supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering

API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.

**Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Notes

OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/

Windows7 SP1

“PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

(For playing/editing the HD movies: Intel Core Duo

1.66GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz or faster (HD FX/HD F H), Intel

Core 2 Duo 2.40GHz or faster (HD PS))

Memory: 512MB or more (For playing/editing the HD

movies: 1GB or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—

approximately 500MB

Display: Screen resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more

“Image Data

Converter”

CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1GB or more

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

Contents

Main 4-288-916-12(1) NEX-5N Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5N Page [Battery charger For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES [Battery pack and lens [Regulatory Information [CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity [Note: For Customers in Europe [Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives [Attention [Notice Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Table of contents Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Others Checking the supplied items Identifying parts When the lens is removed Page Flash Lens Page Charging the battery pack 1 battery charger. 2 the wall outlet (wall socket). z Inserting the charged battery pack Checking the remaining battery level 1 2 3 z Attaching/removing the lens 1 2 3 Removing the lens 1 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Memory cards that you can use 1 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. 3 Removing the memory card Attaching the flash 1 2 3 Page Turning on the camera and setting up the date 1 2 3 4 5 Shooting still images 1 2 3 Page Recording movies 1 2 3 start recording. 4 Playing back images 1 2 Page 1 2 Operating the camera Control wheel Soft keys Touch panel Operations Page Using the guide function of the camera Help Guides Shooting tips z Setting the function using Photo Creativity 1 2 3 4 Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 2 z Picture Effect 1 2 Or, slide the screen up or down to select the desired effect. Page Shooting still images continuously 3 1 2 z Using the recording functions 1 Contents) on the control wheel. 2 z Shooting with various drive modes 1 2 Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur 1 2 Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama 1 2 3 z Shutter Priority 1 2 z Selecting the flash mode 3 Selecting the image size/record setting 1 2 3 Still 3D Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 57). Panorama Using the recording functions Movie Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) 1 2 3 4 Displaying the image list 1 2 3 z Viewing images on a TV 1 with an HDMI cable (sold separately). z Menu list Shoot Mode Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Brightness/Color Allows you to set playback functions. Playback Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the came ra settings. Page Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Installing the software Windows Macintosh 2 3 1 What you can do with the supplied software PMB 3 hard disk icon. 4 Creating a disc of movies Creating a disc using a computer Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Checking the number of recordable images Number of still images and time of movies that can be recorded on a memory card Still images Movies Number of still images that can be recorded using a battery pack List of icons on the LCD monitor Playback Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording B C SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning D Page Page Troubleshooting 1 Battery pack and power 2 3 4 Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on. The shutter does not release. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Page Viewing images Precautions On the functions available with the camera On the LCD monitor and lens On using the lenses and accessories On the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Do not use/store the camera in the following places On the grip On storing On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery On memory cards On recording/playback On RAW images Notes when playing movies on other devices Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [Anti-dust] Flash HVL-F7S Battery charger BC-VW1 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Lens Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On focal length On image data compatibility Trademarks Page Index Numerics A B C L M N O P T U V W