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Sony ILCE6000LB User's Manual

1. 125 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Grid Line sets whether the grid line is displayed or not The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images 1 MENU g Custom Settings Grid Line desired setting Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close up or duplicated images Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off default setting Does not display the grid line 126 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 x amp Custom Settings Auto Review desired setting Menu item details 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec default setting Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time lf you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review e When
2. Drive Mode Single Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details fs Single Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV Fs Single Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV Fs Single Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fs Single Bracket 0 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fs 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 fs Single Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV aus 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 ws 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 gus Single Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e When
3. J Image Size desired setting Menu item details Image size when J Aspect Ratio is 3 2 L 24M 6000x4000 pixels M 12M 4240x2832 pixels S 6 0M 3008x2000 pixels Image size when J Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 20M 6000x3376 pixels M 10M 4240x2400 pixels S 5 1M 3008x1688 pixels e When p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image size for RAW images corresponds to L 42 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Aspect Ratio still image Sets the aspect ratio of still images 1 MENU pf Camera Settings p Aspect Ratio desired setting Menu item details 3 2 default setting Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV 43 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Quality still image selects the compression format of still images 1 MENU g Camera Settings KJ Quality desired setting Menu item details RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format Digital processing is not performed on this file format Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes e The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the screen RAW amp J PEG File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time
4. You can adjust the brightness of the screen 1 MENU s amp s Setup Monitor Brightness desired setting Menu item details Manual default setting Adjusts the brightness within the range of 2 to 2 Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors e The Sunny Weather setting is too bright for shooting indoors Set Monitor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting 156 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 s amp s Setup Viewfinder Bright desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically Manual Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range 2 to 2 157 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder 1 MENU ef Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 158 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume 1 MENU es Setup Volume Settings desir
5. 1 Set the mode dial to S Shutter Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the control dial 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed e The wig SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode e When the shutter speed is 1 second s or longer noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot e When a faster shutter speed is used moving subjects such as a running person cars or sea spray appear as if they are stopped When a slower shutter speed is used a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image 26 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
6. e You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies e f you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect e Only a value between 3 0 EV and 3 0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting If you set an exposure beyond this range the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect but it will be reflected in the recorded image e When you use Manual Exposure you can compensate for the exposure only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO 72 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure 1 MENU g Camera Settings Metering Mode desired setting Menu item details F4 Multi default setting Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Multi pattern metering Center Measures the average brightness of the entire screen while emphasizing the central area of the screen Center weighted metering Spot Measures only the central area Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background e Multi is selected when using the following function
7. Finder desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter soeed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically 40 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 DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU ts Custom Settings DISP Button Monitor desired setting gt Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter soeed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically For viewfinder Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder 41 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 g Camera Settings
8. e Use atripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 82 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur Speaker Access lamp Battery memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever O CON O11 Ff 2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16 50 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS Supplied with ILCE 6000L ILCE 6000Y 1 Zooming Focusing ring 2 Zooming lever 3 Mounting index 4 Lens contacts Do not touch this part directly 3 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens E 55 210 mm F4 5 6 3 OSS supplied with ILCE 6000Y Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal length scale Focal length index Lens contacts Mounting index Oo or W N Do not touch this part directly 4 How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen List of shooting mode icons TH PF lt 1 100 Ea 0M FiME 60i Bice i s Lock on AF Ty Ey Fh 1 pete it P PX ASM GEE Eir Eia His Him Co Shooting mode 1 23 Memory number 1 or Al a Ba Memory card Uploading status IP NHPAM Mw ATOse scene Recognition icons QA Oak DPW oP a Scene Selection 100 Remaining number Aspect ratio of still images 24M 20M 12M 10M 6 0M 5 1M Bee WIDE STD Image size of still images RAW RAW J FINE STD Image quality of
9. p High ISO NR desired setting Menu item details Normal default setting Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Off Does not activate high ISO noise reduction 124 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space still image The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image 1 MENU p Camera Settings WK Color Space desired setting Menu item details SRGB default setting This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use SRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB Is effective The file name of the image starts with _ DSC e AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB e When displaying images that were recorded with AdobeRGB on the product or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation
10. g Custom Settings Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Reduces the color deviation automatically Off Does not compensate for the color deviation e The Chro Aber Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted 134 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp Compensates for the distortion of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU g Custom Settings Lens Comp Distortion Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically Off default setting Does not compensate for distortion of the screen e The Distortion Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted e Depending on the attached lens Distortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off 135 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Dial Wheel Lock You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn Function button 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Wheel Lock desired setting Menu item details Lock Locks the control dial and control wheel Unlock default setting Does not lock the control dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn Function button e You
11. you cannot select Auto HDR e When Multi Frame NR is selected you cannot select Auto HDR e You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot e You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions e When the flash is used this function has little effect e When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs you may not obtain good HDR images If the product has detected a problem MH g is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur 93 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions Use this feature when the 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 p Camera Settings White Balance desired setting Menu item details AWB Auto default setting The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight The color tones are adjusted for the daylight fy Shade The color tones are adjusted for shadiness ef Cloudy The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky O Incandescent The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandesc
12. 4GB 105 images 8GB 220 images 16GB 440 images 32GB 880 images 64GB 1750 images RAW 2GB 74 images 4GB 145 images 8GB 300 images 16GB 600 images 32GB 1200 images 64GB 2400 images When the KJ Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except when KJ Quality is set to RAW e Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears e When an image shot with other products is played back on this product the image may not appear in the actual image size 237 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies 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 h hour m minute 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3h 64GB 6h 601 17M FH 50i 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4h5m 64GB 8h15m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 2GB 9m 4GB 15m 8GB 35 m 16GB 1h15m 32GB 2h 30m 64GB 5h5m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3h 64GB 6h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB
13. Auto 82 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer The product shoots an image using the self timer with a 10 second or 2 second delay 1 MENU p Camera Settings Drive Mode Self timer 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details S 10 Self timer 10 Sec default setting Sets the 10 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates To cancel the self timer press the shutter button again S 2 Self timer 2 Sec sets the 2 second delay self timer This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button 83 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer Cont Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds You can choose the best shot from several shots taken 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Self timer Cont 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Sc Self timer Cont 10 Sec 3 Img default setting 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 cs Self timer Cont
14. Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Dial Wheel Setup You can switch the functions of the control dial and the control wheel 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Wheel Setup desired setting Menu item details SS wg F no default setting You can change the shutter speed using the control wheel and change the aperture value using the control dial F no W SS You can change the aperture value using the control wheel and change the shutter speed using the control dial e Dial Wheel Setup is enabled when the shooting mode is set to M 113 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity Photo Creativity is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display When the shooting mode is set to j Intelligent Auto or ift Superior Auto you can change the settings easily and shoot images 1 Set the shooting mode to if Intelligent Auto or ita Superior Auto 2 Press a Photo Creativity on the control wheel 3 Select the item to be changed using the control wheel e Bkground Defocus Adjusts the blurring of the background 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 e You can use some Se
15. FH Player Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play back DVD discs etc You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down converting the image quality 228 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu ray recorder etc Depending on which device you use the types of disc that can be created vary Blu ray recorder Blu ray 0 High definition image quality HD Wwa 2 Standard definition image quality STD HDD recorder etc 2 Standard definition image quality STD When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with the EH Record Setting of 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs that have the original image quality Converting the image quality takes time To record movies with the original image quality use Blu ray Discs To create a Blu ray Disc from movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you need to use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 The created Blu ray Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 For details on how to create a disc refer to the operating instructions of the device you use 229 How to Use Vie
16. Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur is selected in Scene Selection The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when other modes are selected in Scene Selection When shooting with D Range Opt the image may be noisy Select the proper level by checking the recorded image especially when you enhance the effect 92 How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR 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 p Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR Auto HDR 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the control wheel Menu item details ij Auto HDR Exposure Diff Auto default setting Corrects the exposure difference automatically iit Auto HDR Exposure Diff 1 0EV Auto HDR Exposure Diff 6 0EV sets the exposure difference based on the contrast of the subject Select the optimal level between 1 0 EV weak and 6 0 EV strong For example if you set the exposure value to 2 0 EV three images will be composed with the following exposure levels 1 0 EV optimal exposure and 1 0 EV e Auto HDR is not available for RAW images e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection
17. Selecting a shooting mode The advantages of automatic shooting In Superior Auto mode the product shoots with higher quality than Intelligent Auto mode and performs composite shooting as necessary In Program Auto mode you can shoot after adjusting various functions such as white balance ISO etc ify Intelligent Auto select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene iggy Superior Auto Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances such as when it is dark or the subjects are back lit Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by Intelligent Auto i P Program Auto Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure shutter speed and aperture adjusted e In Intelligent Auto mode you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back lit subjects clearly e In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image 22 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed 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 Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture F value combinati
18. 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 For details on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page hitp Awww sony net omm 188 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx RECT coor soon 3 Input the password that is displayed on this product REC T eek ee alm fel ele ly el iole BBGOCHL i r E The smartphone is connected to the product 189 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 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 ppopgnarigg pocongan BEEOORE e The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product 3 Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown o
19. You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct 1 MENU Wireless Edit Device Name 2 Select the input box then input the device name OK e For input method refer to How to use the keyboard 201 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 Wireless Disp MAC Address 202 How to Use 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 If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information 1 MENU i Wireless SSID PW Reset OK e After resetting the connection information and if you connect this product to the smartphone you must register the smartphone again 203 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 1 MENU Wireless Reset Network Set OK 204 How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps via the Intern
20. a mask sunglasses etc 117 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Order Exchanging When multiple faces are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 1 MENU x Custom Settings Face Registration Order Exchanging 2 Select a face to change the order of priority 3 Select the destination 118 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Delete Deletes a registered face 1 MENU g Custom Settings Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces e Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 119 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 ohenomenon 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Red Eye Reduction desired setting Menu item details On The flash is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off default setting Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences
21. can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Select an item to be set by pressing the right left side of the control wheel then set the value using the top bottom side of the control wheel Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated and the bigger the effect on the image Saturation The higher the value selected the more vivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the image is restrained and subdued Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Registering preferred settings Style Box Select the six style box the boxes with numbers on the left side gystaf to register preferred settings Then select the desired settings using the right side of the control wheel You can call up the same style with slightly different settings e Standard is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect e When Creative Style is set to Black amp White or Sepia Saturation cannot be adjusted 97 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format movie Selects the movie file format 1 MENU p Camera Settings EH File Format desired setting Menu item details AVCHD default setting Records high definiti
22. 10 Sec 5 Img Shoots five 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 84 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed You can select an image that suits your intention after recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Fc Cont Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV pee Cont Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV fs Cont Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV We Cont Bracket O 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV ES Cont Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7
23. Application Management Manage and Remove 2 Select the application to be uninstalled 3 Select to uninstall the application e The uninstalled application can be re installed For details see the application download website 211 How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product 1 MENU B Application Application List Application Management Sort 2 Select the application of which you want to change the order 3 Select the destination 212 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 B Application Application List Application Management Display Account Information 213 How to Use Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL www sony net pcenv 214 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following e You can import images shot with this product to your computer e You
24. Backliaht po HOF Stork ecb 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the image When the camera shoots multiple images it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image You can also save all the images by setting the S Auto Img Extract e When the product is used to create composite images the recording process takes longer than usual e The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical Zoom e The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions When p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the product cannot create a composite image 20 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode and Superior Auto mode This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition Icons and guides such as jo Portrait Infant 62 Night Portrait J Night Scene gA Backlight Portrait Backlight g amp Landscape 4 Macro Spotlight Low Light Night Scene using a tripod or Jyy Hand held Twilight are displayed Image processing Cont Shooting Slow Sync Auto HDR Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Hand held Twilight e When Smile Face Detect is set to Off the Portrait Backlight Portrait Night Portrait and Infant scenes are not recognized 21 How to Use Shooting
25. Settings N9 AEL w shutter desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when Focus Mode is set to Single shot AF When Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF and the product determines that the subject is moving or you shoot burst images the fixed exposure is cancelled On Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in Cont Shooting or Spd Priority Cont mode e When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF and P AEL w shutter is Off or Auto the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway If the brightness changes drastically during continuous shooting release your finger from the shutter button once then press the shutter button halfway down again e Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the P AEL w shutter settings 75 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp comp set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light or just ambient light 1 MENU g Custom Settings Exp comp set desired setting Menu item detai
26. TV 1 MENU Setup HDMI Resolution desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting 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 e f the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i or 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 170 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV 1 MENU ef Setup CTRL FOR HDMI desired setting Menu item details On default setting You can operate this product with a TV s remote control Off You cannot operate this product with a TV s remote control e CTRL FOR HDMI is available only with a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 171 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 MENU Setup HDMI Info Display desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the shooting information of the played back image Off Does not display the shooting information of the pla
27. This is suitable when you need 2 image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing Fine default setting File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card but the image quality will be lower e If images are not to be modified using your computer we recommend that you record images in JPEG format e You cannot add DPOF print order registration to RAW format images 44 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Panorama Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images The image size varies depending on the Panorama Direction setting 1 MENU p Camera Settings Panorama Size desired setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is Up or Down Standard 3872x2160 Wide 5536x2160 When Panorama Direction is Left or Right Standard 8192x1856 Wide 12416x1856 45 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 g Camera Settings Panorama Direction desired setting Menu item
28. Turnonthe TV and switch the input emg ae 4 Turn on this product 5 Play back a still image then press the bottom side of the control wheel The still image is output in 4K resolution e You can output still images in 4K resolution by selecting MENU Playback 4K Still Image PB OK e This menu is only available with 4K compatible TVs For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV 153 How to Use Viewing Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this 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 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen e 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 e The PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors e For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV e Do not connect this product and another dev
29. USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions 1 MENU fs Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting Menu item details Multi default setting Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 174 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU fs Setup gt fa Language desired language 175 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date Time Setup sets the date and time again 1 MENU fs Setup Date Time Setup desired setting Menu item details Daylight Savings selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time sets the date and time Date Format Selects the date and time display format 176 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting sets the area where you are using the product 1 MENU sf Setup Area Setting desired area 177 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats initializes the memory card 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 Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save valuable data on a computer etc 1 MENU s a
30. Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position 1 MENU g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings button to be assigned AF MF Control Hold or AF MF Ctrl Toggle Menu item details AF MF Control Hold Switches the focusing mode while the button is held down AF MF Ctrl Toggle Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again e You cannot set the AF MF Control Hold function to Left Button Right Button or Down Button 62 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 g Camera Settings A JAF Illuminator desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Uses the AF illuminator Off Does not use the AF illuminator e Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject e You cannot use WJ AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Scene Sele
31. a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances The charging time is approximately 310 minutes using the battery charger Supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter To ensure longer battery pack use we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be careful of causing a short circuit e The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently e We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight e 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 e T
32. at a lower saturation 297 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with J Aspect Ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings of the printer Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When you print images at a shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges 298 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date lf 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 For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software Using PlayMemories Home you can print images with the date without recording the date When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do SO 299 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it 300 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
33. balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product You can rank images in five grades You can apply color labels 218 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1 Download and install the software by accessing the following URL English only htto www sony co jp ids se e Log on as Administrator 219 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Windows Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 e For Windows 8 start Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide Mac Finder Applications Image Data Converter Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide e For details on operation you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page English only http Awww sony co p ids se 220 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control the following operations are available on your computer e Chang
34. bottom side of the control wheel e When p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG this function cannot be used e The flash D Range Opt and Auto HDR cannot be used e You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the ISO AUTO setting Select ISO AUTO and press the right button and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The settings ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR 91 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 g Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR D Range Opt 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the control wheel Menu item details tid D Range Optimizer Auto default setting Corrects the brightness automatically mA D Range Optimizer Lvl D Range Optimizer Lv5 Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area Select the optimization level from Lv1 weak to Lv5 strong DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama or when Multi Frame NR or Picture Effect is used DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when Sunset
35. can play back the images imported to your computer e You can share your images using PlayMemories Online Also for Windows you can do the following e You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e You can edit and correct images such as by trimming and resizing e 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 An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network services PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions 215 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home www sony net om e Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen e When installation is completed PlayMemories Home starts up e If PMB Picture Motion Browser supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home Please use PlayMemories Home 2 Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable e New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemorie
36. can release Dial Wheel Lock by holding the Fn Function button down 136 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the Aperture Preview function the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Aperture Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Aperture Preview was assigned e Although you can change the aperture value during the preview the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture We recommend that you adjust the focus again 137 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shot Result Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While pressing down the key t
37. card 234 Cleaning this product e On cleaning 235 Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies e Number of still images 236 e Recordable time of movies 237 Using this product abroad e Plug adaptor 238 e On TV color systems 239 Other information e Mount Adaptor 240 e LA EA1 Mount Adaptor 241 e LA EA2 Mount Adaptor 242 e LA EA3 Mount Adaptor 243 e LA EA4 Mount Adaptor 244 e AVCHD format 245 e License 246 Trademarks e Trademarks 247 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems e Troubleshooting 248 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product 249 You cannot turn on the product 250 The power turns off suddenly 251 The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level 252 The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack 253 The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off 254 The battery pack Is not charged 255 The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on 256 Shooting still images movies You cannot record images 257 Recording takes a long time 258 The image is out of focus 259 Zoom does not work 260 The flash does not work 261 e Fuzzy white circular soots appear on images shot using the flash 262 e Ihe recording date and time are not displayed on the
38. card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the product If you connect your product to an incompatible device you may be prompted to format the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory cards Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the product are as follows However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions e Memory Stick PRO Duo media 1 2 3 e Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 1 2 e Memory Stick XC HG Duo media 1 2 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product 2 High speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported 3When recording movies only media marked with Mark2 can be used Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately e This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media e To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Ad
39. control dial e Smaller F value The subject is in focus but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot Smaller F value opening the aperture narrows the range that Is in focus This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject depth of field becomes shallower Larger F value narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery depth of field becomes deeper 27 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter soeed and aperture The shutter soeed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Select the desired shutter speed by turning the control wheel select the desired aperture value by turning the control dial When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO use MM Metered Manual to check the exposure valu
40. details Right default setting Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom 46 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Mode desired setting Menu item details Single shot AF The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Automatic AF default setting Single shot AF and Continuous AF are switched according to the movement of the subject When the shutter button is pressed halfway down the product locks the focus when it determines that the subject is motionless or continues to focus when the subject is in motion During continuous shooting the product automatically shoots with Continuous AF from the second shot Continuous AF The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down Use this when the subject is in motion DMF Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually e If the subject is too close the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth etc e Once you change the focus method the distance o
41. e Eye Fi cards are only sold in certain countries regions e For more information on Eye Fi cards please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly e Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries regions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card e Eye Fi cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function Do not insert an Eye Fi card into the product on an airplane When an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product set Upload Settings to Off When the upload function is set to Off the oer indicator will be displayed on the product e Power save mode will not function during uploading e lf g error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged e Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access point to be connected e This product does not support Eye Fi Endless Memory Mode Before using an Eye Fi card be sure that Endless Memory Mode is turned off 161 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button 1 MENU ss Setup Tile Menu desired setting Menu item details O n Always displays the first screen of
42. e Movies cannot be shown ona TV via Wi Fi Use an HDMI cable sold separately 197 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane etc you can turn off all Wi Fi functions temporarily 1 MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 198 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions WPS Push lf your access point has the WPS button you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button 1 MENU Wireless WPS Push 2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register WPS Push works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS button method perform Access 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 prod
43. eyes In low light or back lit conditions When the eyes are closed When the person is in the shade When the person is out of focus e When the camera focuses on the eyes and Smile Face Detect is set to On a detection frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes When Smile Face Detect is set to Off a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time 68 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF drive speed movie You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode 1 MENU p Camera Settings EH AF drive speed desired setting Menu item details Fast Sets the AF drive speed to fast This mode is suitable for shooting active scenes such as sports Normal default setting sets the AF drive speed to normal Slow sets the AF drive speed to slow With this mode the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed This mode is useful for shooting impressive images 69 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration movie You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode 1 MENU gy Camera Settings EH AF Track Duration desired setting Menu item details High sets the AF Track Duration to high This mode is useful when recording movies when the subject is moving quickly Normal default setting sets the AF Track Duration to normal
44. function e f you cannot make a connection perform the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the RI N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Confirm that the NFC function is activated on the smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect the product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e You cannot send AVCHD format movies 195 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation Before starting this operation install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product 1 Start your computer 2 MENU Wireless Send to Computer e Depending on the application settings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer e You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time e f you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home 196 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a netwo
45. images e Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection e When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product 292 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back 293 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product e 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 294 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake e All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore the data 295 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images e RAW images cannot be printed To print RAW images first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter 296 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange e When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed
46. lens 1 Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects e When a Power zoom lens is mounted move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects About Zoom on the camera When you select other than Optical zoom only for Zoom Setting you can use the zoom on the camera side When a Power zoom lens is mounted lf the zoom range of the optical Zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring the camera automatically switches over to the camera side zoom When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted MENU p Camera Settings Zoom desired value 32 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 Wooo d 7 nr rrn 1 2 3 4 1 Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens When a Power zoom lens is mounted the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted the zoom bar of optical zoom range is not displayed 2 Smart Zoom range SA Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image only when the image size is M or S 3 Clear Image Zoom range Zoom images using an image process with les
47. product is compiling images 259 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens e Ambient light is insufficient e The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto focusing Shoot in manual focus mode 260 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Zoom does not work e You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting e You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations When using Smile Shutter function A Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG 261 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The flash does not work e Raise the flash e 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 262 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image This is not a malfunction 263 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displ
48. shoots a smile Face Detection frame e When the product detects a face the gray face detection frame appears When the product determines that autofocus is enabled the face detection frame turns white When you press the shutter button halfway down the frame turns green e In case you have registered the priority order for each face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple s y i G 5 l 7 g i i Tips for capturing smiles more effectively e Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed e Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc e Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible e Give aclear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown e f you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the product shoots the image After shooting the product returns to Smile Shutter mode When the Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from On Slight Smile On Normal Smile and On Big Smile You cannot use Face Detection with the following functions When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected The product may not detect fa
49. slower so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring e In the Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded e f you select Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur with RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image quality becomes Fine temporarily e Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic movement Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky a beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls e 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 e The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select Macro For the minimum in focus range refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product e To change the scene rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene 25 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed for example at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter or as a trailing image with low speed shutter The shutter soeed can be changed while recording movies
50. still image 122 e High ISO NR still image 123 e Color Space still image 124 e Grid Line 125 e Auto Review 126 e Live View Display 127 e FINDER MONITOR 128 e Release w o Lens 129 e e Front Curtain Shut 130 e S Auto Img Extract 131 e Shading Comp 132 e Chro Aber Comp 133 e Distortion Comp 134 e Dial Wheel Lock 135 e Aperture Preview 136 e Shot Result Preview 137 Viewing Viewing still images e Playing back images 138 e Playback zoom 139 e Image Index 140 Deleting images e Deleting a displayed image 142 e Deleting multiple selected images 143 Playing back movies e Playing back movies 144 Viewing panoramic images e Playing back panoramic images 145 Printing e Specify Printing 146 Using viewing functions e View Mode 147 e Display Rotation 148 e Slide Show 149 e Rotate 150 e Protect 151 e 4K Still Image PB 152 Viewing images ona TV e Viewing images on an HD TV 153 e Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 154 Changing settings Setup menu e Monitor Brightness 155 e Viewfinder Bright 156 e Finder Color Temp 157 e Volume Settings 158 e Audio signals 159 e Upload Settings Eye Fi 160 e Tile Menu 161 e Mode Dial Guide 162 e Delete confirm 163 e Pwr Save Start Time 164 e PAL NTSC Selector 165 e Cleaning Mode 166 e Demo Mode 167 e Remote Ctrl 168 e HDMI
51. the flash press it back into the camera body e You cannot use the flash when recording movies e While charging the flash ce flashes After charging is completed the flashing icon will light up e When an external flash sold separately is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product You cannot use the product s internal flash e Before attaching removing an accessory such as a flash to from the Multi Interface Shoe turn off the product first When attaching an accessory insert it fully to the Multi Interface Shoe and screw tightly Also make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product e Do not use a commercially available flash with high voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity e The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached e The corners of a recorded image may be shaded depending on the lens 36 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Flash Mode desired setting Menu item details G Flash Off The flash does not operate f Autoflash The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light 4 Fill flash default setting The flash works every time you trigger the shutter 4 Slow Sync The flash works every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to s
52. 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 FW50 251 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly e 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 252 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level e This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one 253 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack e 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 254 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off e Make sure that the batte
53. to print out later The DPOF print order icon will appear on the specified images DPOF refers to Digital Print Order Format 1 MENU gt 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 A mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press and delete the Vf mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images 3 MENU OK eo on the center Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks 1 Select On or Off Enter in Date Imprint You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files Movies RAW images 147 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode image display method 1 MENU gt Playback View Mode desired setting Menu item details Q Date View Displays the images by date C7 Folder View Still Displays only still images Cp Folder View MP4 Displays only MP4 format movies Cych AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies 148 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images 1 MENU gt Playback Display Rotation desired setting Menu items details Manual defa
54. tones es 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 e Soft High key Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere bright transparent ethereal tender soft Partial Color Creates an image which retains a specific color but converts others to black and white i High Contrast Mono Creates a high contrast image in black and white t Soft Focus Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect cee HDR Painting Creates the look of a painting enhancing the colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Gre Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illustration Creates an illustration like image by emphasizing the outlines e You can perform detailed settings for the following Picture Effect modes using the left right side of the control wheel Toy Camera Posterization Partial Color Soft Focus HDR Painting Miniature Illustration e When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the selected color depending on
55. with small changes in the D Range Optimizer value cio DRO Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review 88 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Bracket order You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 1 MENU x Custom Settings Bracket order desired setting Menu item details 0O default setting Records in the following order 0 gt gt 0 gt Records in the following order 0 89 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 MENU gy Camera Settings ISO desired setting Menu item details Multi Frame NR Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise ISO AUTO default setting sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 8000 10000 12800 16000 20000 25600 You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number e ISO AUTO is selected when using
56. 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4h 64GB 8 h 1440x1080 12M 2GB 20 m 4GB 40 m 8GB 1 h20 m 16GB 2h45m 32GB 5h 30m 64GB 11h VGA 3M 2GB 1h10m 4GB 2h25m 8GB 4 h 55 m 16GB 10 h 32GB 20 h 64GB 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting limited by product specifications For MP4 12M size movies continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes limited by 2 GB file size The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings 238 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction 239 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television the product and television must use the same color television system Check the TV color system for the country or r
57. EV Fre Cont Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV Fic Cont Bracket 1 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV Fc Cont Bracket 2 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV uc Cont Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review e When ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value e When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image 85 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter Press the shutter button for each image You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording 1 MENU gy Camera Settings
58. ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value 86 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer WB bracket shoots three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance color temperature and color filter 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Drive Mode WB bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details mwe White Balance Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance mawe White Balance Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance e he last shot is shown on the Auto Review 87 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer value 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Drive Mode DRO Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details iwo DRO Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images
59. Others The product becomes warm when you use It for a long time e This is not a malfunction Turn off the product and do not use it for a while 301 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product e Set the date and time again e The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off 302 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time e This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image 303 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product does not work properly e 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 e f an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord Connect the power cord and turn on the product again If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 304 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others E appears on the screen e Remove the memory card and insert it again If the problem persists
60. Precautions Charging the battery pack e The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product Do not connect with other electronic devices Doing so may cause a malfunction e Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adapior e 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 Check that the battery pack is the specified type lf the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly the previously inserted battery may be faulty e If the Charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature returns to the appropriate range charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F e Even if the supplied AC Adaptor is used with the product when you shoot or play back im
61. Resolution 169 e CTRL FOR HDMI 170 e HDMI Info Display 171 e USB Connection 172 e USB LUN Setting 173 e Language 174 e Date Time Setup 175 e Area Setting 176 e Format 177 e File Number 178 e Select REC Folder 179 e New Folder 180 e Folder Name 181 e Recover Image DB 182 e Display Media Info 183 e Version 184 e Certification Logo Overseas model only 185 e Setting Reset 186 Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone e PlayMemories Mobile 187 e Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 188 e Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 189 e Calling up an application using One touch NFC 190 Controlling this product using a Smartphone e Smart Remote Embedded 191 e One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote 192 Transferring images to a Smartphone e Send to Smartphone 193 e Sending images to an Android smartohone NFC One touch Sharing 194 Transferring images to a computer e Send to Computer 195 Transferring images to a TV e View on TV 196 Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions e Airplane Mode 197 e WPS Push 198 e Access Point Set 199 e Edit Device Name 200 e Diso MAC Address 201 e SSID PW Reset 202 e Reset Network Set 203 Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps e PlayMemories Camera Apps 204 e Recommended computer envir
62. SONY Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6000 How to Use Before Use Names of parts e Identifying parts 1 e identifying parts Lens E PZ 16 50 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS supplied with ILCE 6000L ILCE 6000Y 2 e Identifying parts Lens E 55 210 mm F4 5 6 3 OSS supplied with ILCE 6000Y 3 Icons and indicators e List of icons on the screen 4 e List of focus range finder frames 5 Using the strap e Using the shoulder strap 6 Attaching the eyepiece cup e Attaching the eyepiece cup 7 Adjusting the viewfinder e Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment 8 In Camera guide e About the In Camera Guide 9 e About the shooting advice 10 Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method e Using the control wheel 11 e Using MENU items 12 e Using the Fn Function button 13 e Using the Quick Navi Shooting Shooting still images movies e Shooting still images 15 e Shooting movies 16 Selecting a shooting mode e List of mode dial functions 17 e Intelligent Auto 18 e Superior Auto 19 e About Scene Recognition 20 e he advantages of automatic shooting 21 e Program Auto 22 e Sweep Panorama e Scene Selection 24 e Shutter Priority 25 e Aperture Priority 26 e Manual Exposure 27 e BULB 28 e Memory recall 29 Movie 30 Using shooting functions Using the zoom e Zoom 31 e The zoom features available w
63. Smartphone One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote You can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone with one touch without performing a complex setup operation 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Switch this product to shooting mode e The NFC function is available only when the N N mark is displayed on the screen 3 Touch the product to the smartphone The smartphone and the product are connected and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches 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 e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e f you cannot make a connection do as the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the R N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e lf this product and t
64. This mode is useful when you want to keep the focus on a certain subject when there are some obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places 70 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Measuring the exact distance to the subject mark shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm 23 32 in The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal E F m _ F z mit ma a 1 a k N E ta r e E I D r Ma a ra F 7 j F s Fa ms 2 i a L a a L r s r i i i w FF ait ty i DO r z i a T e f the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product 71 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure 1 MENU g Camera Settings Exposure Comp desired setting You can adjust the exposure in a range of 5 0 EV to 5 0 EV
65. Wide is selected for Panorama Size the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time If this happens try shooting after changing Panorama Size to Standard e Since several images are stitched together the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases e The images may be blurred in dark scenes e When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent e When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus the shooting may not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again e The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb e The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations When the camera is panned too fast or too slow The subject is too blurry e You can turn the control dial on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction 24 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the
66. ages power is not supplied from the wall outlet wall socket If you use the AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately you will be able to shoot or play back images while power is supplied from the wall outlet wall socket e f you use the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately you will be able to shoot or play back images while power is supplied from the wall outlet wall socket 234 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card e Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this product e When recording movies the following memory cards are recommended Memory STICK PRO Dug Marke Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory STICK XC HG Dug Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Class 4 SD card or faster e SD cards also support UHS standard e 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 before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc e f you repeate
67. and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 120 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj Framing still image When this product detects and shoots faces macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by Lock on AF the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition and then saves it Both the original and the trimmed images are saved The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size 1 MENU gy Camera Settings pN Auto Obj Framing desired setting e f trimming is enabled when Live View Display mode is used will be displayed e After the shot a frame showing the trimmed area is displayed on the Auto Review screen Menu item details Off Does not trim images Auto default setting Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition e The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions 121 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function 1 MENU p Camera Settings SteadyShot desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We r
68. aptor 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 e Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 235 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 Cleaning the lens e Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine e When cleaning the lens surface remove dust with a commercially available blower In case of dust that sticks to the surface wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount such as a lens signal contact To clean inside the lens mount use a commercially available blower to blow any dust off Do not use a Spray type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction Cleaning
69. available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual 248 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 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings 4 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website htto Awww sony net 249 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product e Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct and insert it until the lock lever is locked 250 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product After inserting the battery pack into the product it may take a few moments for the product
70. ayed only during playback 264 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time e The area selected using Area Setting differs from the actual area Select the actual area 265 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The aperture value and or shutter soeed and or metering indicator flashes e The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and or shutter speed settings Readjust the settings 266 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image colors are not correct e Adjust White Balance e Picture Effect is set Set Picture Effect to Off e To reset settings to default perform Setting Reset 267 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e 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 268 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction to On e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject 269 Troubleshootin
71. 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 e pp Playback e Jj Pause e pp fast forward e lt q Fast rewind e m Forward slow playback e q ff Reverse slow playback e pp Next movie file e kg Previous movie file e p gt Displays the next frame e Displays the previous frame e Sound volume adjustment e Closes the operation panel e Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback the previous frame are available during pause Displays the next frame and Displays 145 How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press on the center to play back the image e To pause playback press on the center again e To return to the display of the entire image press the MENU key e Panoramic images shot using other product may be displayed in a different size from the actual size or may not scroll correctly 146 How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want
72. battery pack supplied before using the product for the first time e 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 e You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged You can use a partially charged battery pack e If the Charge lamp flashes and charging is canceled halfway remove the battery pack once then reinsert it e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range e When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop s battery charge may decrease Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long e Do not turn on restart a computer wake a computer from sleep mode or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations e We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self built or modified computer Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 310 minutes using the AC adaptor Supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at
73. ble with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether this product is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device look for the following marks on the bottom of the product e 1080 60i compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i Notes for when on board an airplane In an airplane set Airplane Mode to On On image data compatibility This product conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed Notes on playing movies on other devices This product uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording For this reason movies recorded in AVCHD format with this product cannot be played by the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording For 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 bas
74. ce the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus is locked 3 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down and place the subject back in the original position to re compose the shot 4 Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture 50 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 MENU p Camera Settings Focus Mode Manual Focus 2 Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus fa a e When you rotate the focus ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 51 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus DMF You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus Is locked You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Focus Mode DMF 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus fo e When you rotate the focus ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 52 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist still image Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to
75. ces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions lf the product cannot detect a face set the Smile Detection Sensitivity If you track a face using Lock on AF while executing Smile Shutter Smile Detection is performed only for that face 115 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product soft Skin Effect still image Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function 1 MENU gy Camera Settings gt P Soft Skin Effect desired setting Menu item details t Off default setting Does not use the WJ Soft Skin Effect function Biv On Uses the WJ Soft Skin Effect e When Py Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level 116 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration New Registration lf you register faces in advance the product can detect the registered face as a priority when Face Detection is set to On Regist Faces 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Face Registration New Registration 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 3 When a confirmation message appears select Enter e Up to eight faces can be registered e Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if itis obscured by a hat
76. ct to the setting you want to register 2 MENU pf Camera Settings Memory desired number Items that can be registered e Shooting mode e Aperture F number e Shutter speed e pty Camera Settings 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 e Program Shift cannot be registered 104 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function Menu Set You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button 1 MENU g Custom Settings Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 105 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set a function to the desired key e Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys 106 How to Use Using shooting functions Customi
77. ct using the micro USB cable supplied following the instructions on the screen 208 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 1 MENU QE Application Application List gt PlayMemories Camera Apps then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications Acquire a service account in advance e When the IP address setting of this product is Manual you cannot download an application set IP Address Setting to Auto 209 How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps 1 MENU QE Application Application List gt desired application to launch 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 210 How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product 1 MENU QE Application Application List
78. ction is set to Landscape Sports Action or Night Scene When a Mount Adaptor is attached e When Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line e The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range 63 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Micro Adj Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens when using an A mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA EA2 or LA EA4 sold separately 1 Select MENU x Custom Settings AF Micro Adj 2 Select AF Adjustment Set On 3 amount desired value e You can select a value between 20 and 20 Selecting a positive value shifts the autofocused position away from the product Selecting a negative value shifts the autofocused position closer to the product e It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions e When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value the registered value appears on the screen 0 appears for lenses for which a value has not yet been registered e If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered To register a new lens attach a lens for which the registration can be erased and set its value to 0 or reset the values of all the lense
79. dly shoot and delete images for a long time fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting If this happens save your images to a computer or other storage location then execute Format e Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used e We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer e Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor e Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop the memory card e Do not disassemble or modify the memory card e Do not expose the memory card to water e Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it e The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it e Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot Doing so will cause a malfunction e Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present e Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory
80. duct until the process is completed lf a database file error occurs export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the memory card using this product Do not use store the product in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in acar parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e In alocation subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product This may cause the product to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On operating temperatures Your product 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 e 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 e f moisture condensation occurs turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the functions availa
81. duct to focus depending on the lens used or the subject e The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached 241 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA1 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Autofocus Available with SAM SSM lens only AF system Contrast AF AF MF Select Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Focus Mode single shot AF When an A mount lens is attached the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E mount lens is attached Approximately two to seven seconds slower for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting e When using a Mount Adaptor the Auto Focus does not work in movie mode e When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA1 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the same as for the available settings of this camera 242 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA2 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA2 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Autofocus Available AF system Phase Detection AF which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF MF Select SAM lens Can be changed using the operating swi
82. e Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker QO Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e When ISO is set to ISO AUTO the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter soeed 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 e The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when ISO is set to ISO AUTO e When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual the Metered Manual indicator flashes e The wig SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot 28 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light such as fireworks 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Turn the control wheel clockwise until BULB is indicated 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open e Since the shutter soeed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily it is reco
83. e caused by dropping the product 1 Attach both ends of the strap 7 How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder 1 Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in e Toremove the eyepiece cup grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up 8 How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder If it is difficult to turn the diopter adjustment dial remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial 9 How to Use Before Use In Camera guide About the In Camera Guide The In Camera Guide displays descriptions of MENU items Fn Function button and settings and if a function cannot be set the reason why 1 Press the MENU or Fn button 2 Select the desired MENU item using up down left right side on the control wheel 3 Press the C2 Custom 2 button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed e f you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray the reason the item cannot be set is displayed 10 How to Use Before Use In Camera guide About the sho
84. e recording Sweep Panorama Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images SCN Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 18 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings 1 Set the mode dial to yg 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 e The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom e The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions 19 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions and the appropriate settings are set automatically The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image etc using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images 1 Set the mode dial to jgAg Superior Auto 2 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recognizes a scene scene recognition icon appears on the screen If necessary appropriate shooting function for the recognized scene and the number of times the shutter is released also appear EA
85. e recording Do not touch this part directly O CO N O 10 ok On Multi Interface Shoe Image sensor position mark Hook for shoulder strap Wi Fi sensor built in Flash e Press the 4 Flash pop up button to use the flash The flash does not pop up automatically e When not using the flash press it back into the camera body Mode dial Control dial Charge lamp Multi Micro USB Terminal e Supports Micro USB compatible device HDMI micro jack For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe and the Multi Micro USB Terminal visit the Sony web site or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe Operations with other manufacturers accessories are not guaranteed Multi Mi Interface Shoe Accessory Shoe 1 Eye sensor 2 Viewfinder 3 Eyepiece cup e Not attached to the camera at the factory It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder Attaching removing the eyepiece cup Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in To remove the eyepiece cup grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up e Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory sold separately to the Multi Interface Shoe 4 LCD screen e You can adjust t
86. ecommend that you set the camera to Off when using a tripod e You cannot set SteadyShot when you are using an A mount lens sold separately or when the name of the attached lens does not contain the letters OSS such as E16mm F2 8 122 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR still image When you set the shutter soeed to one second or longer long exposure shooting noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open With the function turned on the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced 1 MENU gy Camera Settings pN Long Exposure NR desired setting Menu item details On default setting Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select this to prioritize the image quality Off Does not activate noise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting 123 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product High ISO NR still image When shooting with high ISO sensitivity the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears 1 MENU gy Camera Settings
87. ected the product does not switch to power save mode 168 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button 2SEC button 2 second delay shutter and START STOP button or Movie button RMT DSLR2 only on the RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander sold separately and RMT DSLR2 sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander 1 MENU s amp s Setup Remote Ctrl desired setting Menu item details On Allows Wireless Remote Commander operation Off default setting Does not allow Wireless Remote Commander operation e The RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander cannot be used for movie recording e The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals Use the Wireless Remote Commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product e When MOVIE Button is set to Off the START STOP button Movie button of the RMT DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is not activated e When Remote Ctrl is set to On the product does not switch to power save mode Set Remote Ctrl to Off after using a Wireless Remote Commander 169 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the
88. ed 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 On the monitor and lens The monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors Do not press against the monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction lf the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it wipe it with a soft cloth If the monitor stays wet the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate This may cause a malfunction In addition the monitor may be darker than usual at first e Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force Notes on the flash e Do not cover the flash with your fingers e Do not carry the product by the flash unit or use excessive strength on it e f water dust or sand get into the
89. ed setting Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 159 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals selects whether the product produces a sound or not 1 MENU z Setup Audio signals desired setting Menu item details On default setting Produces sound when the focus is achieved or the self timer is operated Off Does not produce sound 160 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings Eye Fi sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product s memory card slot 1 MENU s amp s Setup Upload Settings desired setting 2 Set your Wi Fi network or destination on the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card 3 Insert the Eye Fi card you have set up into the product and shoot still images Images are transferred to your computer etc automatically via the Wi Fi network Menu item details On default setting Enables the upload function Off Disables the upload function Communication status screen display A Standby No images are to be sent s Upload standby Fa Connecting Kaz Uploading Au Error
90. egion where you are using the product e 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 e PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc e PAL M system Brazil e PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay e SECAM system Bulgaria France Greece Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc 240 How to Use Precautions This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor sold separately you can attach an A mount lens sold separately to this product For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor e You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses e You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A mount lens e The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU Camera Settings Audio Recording gt Off e It may take a long time or may be difficult for the pro
91. egrees of brightness ES Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness Ewes WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color filter GLIDRO DRO Bracket shoots a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer 81 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button 1 MENU gf Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Shooting 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu Item Details Ciy Continuous Shooting Hi default setting Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 11 images per second iip Continuous Shooting Mid Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 6 images per second Li Continuous Shooting Lo Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 2 5 images per second e To hold the focus and exposure during burst change the following settings The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots Set Focus Mode to Continuous AF or Automatic AF Set J AEL w shutter to Off or
92. ent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio E Fluor Warm White The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting E40 Fluor Cool White The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting 441 Fluor Day White The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting 4 2 Fluor Daylight The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting W8 Flash The color temperature is adjusted for flash light oe Underwater Auto The color temperature is adjusted for underwater shooting Ka C Temp Filter Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography 2 a Custom Uses the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup neser Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment e You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required e In C Temp Filter you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting When you press the right button again the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required e White Balance is fixed to Auto in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection 94 How t
93. enter of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guides A to perform the settings White Balance 14 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 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to For viewfinder 2 Press Fn Function button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen P4125 F56 Liles Littosie stiles peels Ty Tet O 3 Select the desired function by pressing the up down left right side of the control wheel 4 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting e Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the control dial PRR gt AUTO 1 0e4 20ev S 0ev Aie Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 3 then press amp on the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guides A to perform the settings DROAuto HDR 15 How to Use Shooting Shooting still images movies shooting still images Shoots still images 1 Set the shooting mode to jf Intelligent Auto 2 Adjust the monitor angle and hold the camera Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera 3 Press the shutter button
94. er efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format e As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen angle of view or brightness etc change drastically but this is not a malfunction 246 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 Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED INA PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTT P WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that Is eli
95. et For example the following operations are available e You can use various effects for shooting images e You can upload images to network services directly from the product e Press MENU 8 Application Introduction for information about the service and available countries and regions 205 How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product use to the following URL PlayMemories Camera Apps website www sony net omca 206 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account which is required to download applications 1 Access the application download website htto Awww sony net omca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account e Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product 207 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer 1 Access the application downloading website htto Awww sony net omca 2 Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen e Connect the computer and the produ
96. even after performing this procedure format the memory card 305 Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area Date Time e Set the area date and time If you have not used the product for a long time charge the internal rechargeable backup battery Unable to use memory card Format e The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified Select Enter and then format the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Memory Card Error e An incompatible memory card is inserted e Formatting has failed Format the memory card again Unable to read memory card Reinsert memory card e An incompatible memory card is inserted e The memory card is damaged e The terminal section of the memory card is dirty This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally e An incompatible memory card is inserted Processing e When performing noise reduction the reduction process takes place You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process Unable to display e Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed Cannot recognize lens Attach it properly e The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached If the message appears
97. f the focus you set up is cleared e When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF the beep does not sound when focus is achieved e Automatic AF is available only when you are using a lens that supports focal plane phase detection AF e When Focus Area is Wide or Zone the focus range finder frame may change after you achieve focus using Automatic AF mode 47 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area Use this function when tt is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode 1 MENU p Camera Settings Focus Area desired setting Menu item details es 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 zone Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus A zone consists of nine focus areas and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus t 3 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 1 Flexible Spot Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area e When Focus Mode is Continuous AF and Focus Area is Wide or Zone the focus range finder frame may cha
98. g Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded 270 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot shoot images continuously e The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images e The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack 271 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder e Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting e When pointing the lens toward the strong light source excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white flare or extraneous light ghost images may appear on the image but this is not a malfunction When using the zoom lens attach the lens hood Also set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition 273 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The corners of the picture are too dark lf any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cau
99. g the exposure Dial Wheel Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure compensation using the control dial or the control wheel 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Wheel Ev Comp desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not assign the exposure compensation function to the control dial or control wheel Wheel Assigns the exposure compensation function to the control wheel wF Dial Assigns the exposure compensation function to the control dial e f you assign the exposure compensation function to the control dial the function that was Originally assigned can be managed using the control wheel and vice versa e When the shooting mode is set to Manual Exposure and ISO is set to ISO AUTO Dial Wheel Ev Comp is disabled 80 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode You can set the drive mode such as continuous or self timer shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode desired setting Menu item details _ Single Shooting default setting Shoots one still image Normal shooting mode C Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button X Self timer Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds Sc Self timer Cont Shoots images continuously after 10 seconds mac Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different d
100. ge The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes e On Start w shutter can be set only when Continuous AF is selected in Focus Mode e f you lose track of the subject this product can detect the subject and resume the Lock on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen 59 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre AF still image The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU g Custom Settings KJ Pre AF desired setting Menu item details On default setting Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down e J Pre AF is available only when an E mount lens is mounted 60 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye Start AF still image Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder 1 MENU x Custom Settings HJ Eye Start AF desired setting Menu item details O n Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Off default setting Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder e WJ Eye Start AF is available when an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA2 LA EA4 sold separately are attached 61 How to
101. gible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the product This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it htto Awww sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder 247 How to Use Precautions This product Trademarks Trademarks e The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation OC Memory Stick MEMORY STICK PRI Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK Duo Memory stick Duo MEMORY STICK PRO Dun Memory Stick PRO Duo MEMORY STICK PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory STICK XC H6 Duo Memory Stick XC HG Duo MEMORY STICK MICRO Memory Stick Micro MALAGIC GATE MagicGate PhotoTV HD InfoLITHIUM PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Online logo PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home logo PlayMemories Mobile PlayMemories Mobile logo PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps logo Multi Interface Shoe M
102. halfway down to focus When the image Is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator g or lights 2 4 Press the shutter button fully down Focus indicator lights Image is in the focus D flashes The focusing has failed lights Image is in the focus The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject C lights The focusing is in progress e When the product cannot focus automatically the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting e Focusing may be difficult in the following situations lt is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces There is a flashing light The subject is backlit Continuously repetitive pattern such as the appearance of a building 16 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 To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings set the shooting mode to Movie 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording e f you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie the noise of the product operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating
103. have the same number are created at the same time 1 MENU fs Setup New Folder e When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created e Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created 181 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card You can change the way folder names are assigned 1 MENU es Setup Folder Name desired setting Menu item details Standard Form default setting The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10040405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2014 e The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as folder number ANVO1 182 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer problems may occur in the image database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB 1 MENU sf Setup Recover Image DB gt Enter e Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Lo
104. he Dial Wheel Lock to Unlock 278 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back e Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product e The folder tile name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product playback on this product is not guaranteed e The product is in USB mode Disconnect the product from the computer e Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer 279 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed e The screen display is set to display images only Press DISP Display Setting on the control wheel to display the information 280 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted e Cancel the protection 281 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete 282 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put e You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images 283 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected e Wireless access poin
105. he remaining battery indicator appears on the screen EL GLL G r _ _ _ _ A B A Battery level high B Battery exhausted e It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear e The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions e f the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen press the DISP Display Setting button to display it How to store the battery pack e To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the product at least once a year before storing it Store the battery pack in a cool dry place e To use the battery pack up leave the product in slide show playback mode until the power goes off e To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack On battery life e The battery life is limited If you use the same battery repeatedly or use the same battery for a long period the battery capacity decreases gradually If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one e The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used 233 How to Use Precautions This product
106. he screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position SS K SS 7 al e You may not be able to adjust the screen angle depending on the type of a tripod you use In such a case release the tripod screw once to adjust the screen angle 5 Diopter adjustment dial e Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder If it is difficult to turn the diopter adjustment dial remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial 6 4 Flash pop up button 7 MENU button 8 For shooting AEL button For viewing Playback zoom 9 MOVIE Movie button 10 For shooting Fn Function button For viewing Send to Smartphone button e You can display the screen for Send to Smartphone by pressing the Ae Send to Smartphone button 11 Control wheel 12 C2 Custom 2 button fy Delete button 13 gt Playback button 1 FQ N mark e Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of the short range wireless communication technology 2 Connection plate cover e Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below e Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover 3 Tripod socket hole
107. he smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone 193 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU amp Wireless Send to Smartphone desired setting e f you press the Send to Smartphone button in playback mode the setting screen for Send to Smartphone will appear 2 If the product is ready for the transfer the information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information The setting method for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone sand to Smartphone SSID Password Device Name Cancel 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 Still Images on Date All Movie MP4 on Date All Images on This Date or Multiple Images 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 e You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image s
108. hen connected to a computer 165 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu PAL NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL NTSC system TV 1 MENU s amp s Setup PAL NTSC Selector Enter e This function is provided with 1080 50i compatible devices only It is not provided with 1080 60i compatible devices The 1080 50i compatible devices have a 50i mark on the bottom of the product e f you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system a message telling you that you must re format the card appears When you record using the NTSC system re format the memory card or use another memory card e 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 166 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor 1 MENU a Setup Cleaning Mode Enter 2 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen 3 Detach the lens 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area 5 Attach the lens e A blower is not supplied with this product Use a commercially available blower e Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is q gga 3 remaining battery icons or more The use of an AC PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended e Do not use a Spray type blower as it ma
109. hoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed 7 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 4 Wireless When using a wireless flash the shading effect provides a more 3D appearance to a subject than when using an attached flash This mode is effective when you attach a remote control compatible external flash sold separately to the product and shoot with a wireless flash sold separately placed away from the product e The default setting depends on the shooting mode e Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode e The Wireless setting cannot be used with the camera s internal flash 37 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Comp Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture 1 MENU p Camera Settings Flash Comp desired setting selecting higher values side makes the flash level higher and lower values side makes the flash level lower e The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the sub
110. ice using the output terminals of both Doing so may cause a malfunction e Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable e Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV 154 How to Use Viewing Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product 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 onthe TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product 5 MENU es Setup CTRL FOR HDMI On 6 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control and select the desired mode e Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV e If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU gt si Setup CTRL FOR HDMI Off 155 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness
111. ing this product s settings and shooting e Recording images directly to the computer e Performing interval timer shooting Use these functions after selecting MENU s amp s Setup USB Connection PC Remote For details on how to use Remote Camera Control refer to the Help 221 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL Windows http Awww sony co p imsoft Win ac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Ss 222 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing Remote Camera Control Help Guide Windows Start All Programs Remote Camera Control Help Remote Camera Control Ver 3 e For Windows 8 start Remote Camera Control Ver 3 and select Help from the menu bar Remote Camera Control Help Guide Ss ac Finder Applications Remote Camera Control Remote Camera Control Ver 3 and select Help from the menu bar Remote Camera Control Help Guide 223 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product 2 Turnon the product and the computer 3 Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable A supplied E pr Pi i i A 224 Ho
112. inition image quality STD movie converted from high definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a standard image quality STD disc is created You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home For Blu ray discs see Creating Blu ray Discs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Non rewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software e PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions 227 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product Depending on the disc type playable devices may vary Select a method suitable for your disc player For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home see the Help of PlayMemories Home Only for Windows Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Blu ray Disc playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc DvD 2 Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc Writable movie format PS FX FH Player AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc DvD 9 Creates a disc with standard definition image quality STD Writable movie format PS FX
113. ist or Focus Magnifier function 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time desired setting Menu item details 2 Sec default setting Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button 55 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting This function allows you to confirm the focus easily 1 MENU g Custom Settings Peaking Level desired setting Menu item details High Sets the peaking level to high Mid Sets the peaking level to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off default setting Does not use the peaking function e Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus Peaking Level differs depending on the subject and shooting situation e The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable 56 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Peaking Color desired setting Menu item details Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White default setti
114. ith this product 32 e Zoom Setting 33 e About Zoom scale 34 Using the flash e Using flash e Flash Mode 86 e Flash Comp 37 Selecting a screen display mode e Switching the screen display Shooting 38 e DISP Button Finder 39 e DISP Button Monitor 40 Selecting still image size image quality e Image Size still image 41 e Aspect Ratio still image 42 e Quality still image 43 e Panorama Size 44 e Panorama Direction 45 Adjusting the focus e Focus Mode 46 e Focus Area 47 e Focal plane phase detection AF 48 Focus lock 49 e Manual Focus 50 e Direct manual focus DMF 51 e ME Assist still image 52 e Focus Magnifier 53 e Focus Magnif Time 54 e Peaking Level 55 e Peaking Color 56 e Lock on AF 57 e Using Lock on AF 58 e Pre AF still image 59 e Evye Start AF still image 60 e AF MF control 61 e AF Illuminator still image 62 e AF Micro Adi 63 e Disp cont AF area 64 e AF w shutter still image 65 e AF On 66 e Eve AF 67 e AF drive speed movie 68 e AF Track Duration movie 69 e Measuring the exact distance to the subject 70 Adjusting the exposure e Exposure Comp 71 e Metering Mode 72 e AE lock 73 e AEL w shutter still image 74 e Exp comp set 75 e Zebra 76 e Exposure Set Guide 77 e Exposure step 78 e Dial Wheel Ev Comp 79 Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer e D
115. ize refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size e Some images may not be displayed on the smartphone depending on the recording format e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e You cannot send AVCHD format movies e This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone 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 After resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off 194 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One 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 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Display a single image on the product 3 Touch the smartphone to the product The product and the smartphone are connected and PlayMe
116. ject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect may not be visible 38 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 as follows Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram For viewfinder Graphic Display Graphic Display P Display All Info P 1 250 F35 No Disp Info 1 250 F35 Histogram 1 250 F35 For viewfinder For viewfinder is not displayed in viewfinder mode Some display modes are not available in the default settings To change the display modes press MENU ty Custom Settings DISP Button and change the setting e Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting e In movie mode For viewfinder cannot be displayed e You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder 39 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 DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU ty Custom Settings DISP Button
117. l e009 Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value mM 0 0 Metered Manual 0 0 Exposure compensation IS0400 ISO sensitivity AE lock shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator he Histogram EDL Ge Picture Effect error Co Auto HDR image warning 2014 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode 5 How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode When using contrast AF or focal plane phase detection AF mode F35 fd 150 400 When using focal plane phase detection AF mode F3 5 Cd 0400 e When Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone and if you aim at a moving subject the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor r Se L mw ol F3 5 Cd 50 e When J AF Illuminator is set to Auto and Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone an AF range finder frame may be shown by the dotted line e When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom the Focus Area setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line The AF operates with priority on and around the center area 6 How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damag
118. ls Ambient amp flash default setting Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light Ambient only Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only 76 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Zebra desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not display the zebra pattern 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 100 Adjusts the brightness level e The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection 77 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure 1 MENU g Custom Settings Exposure Set Guide desired setting Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On default setting Displays the guide 78 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter soeed aperture and exposure compensation values 1 MENU p Camera Settings Exposure step desired setting Menu item details 0 3EV default setting 0 5EV 79 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjustin
119. mage is too large turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale 2 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top bottom right left side of the control wheel e You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU e You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies 140 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode 1 Press the Hai Image Index button while the image is being played back To change the number of images to be displayed MENU gt Playback Image Index desired setting Menu item details 12 Images default setting 30 Images To return to single image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel Displaying 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 When the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing r in the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon 141 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display during playback Switches the screen display 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button e The screen display switches in the order Display Info Histogram No Disp Info Display Info each time you pres
120. make manual focusing easier This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings gt pN MF Assist On 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus e The image is enlarged You can magnify images further by pressing on the center of the control wheel e You cannot use J MF Assist when shooting movies e WJ MF Assist is available only when E mount lens is attached 53 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Magnifier 2 Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up down left right side of the control wheel 3 Confirm the focus 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image Each time you press amp in the center the magnifier scaling changes When focusing manually you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified The Focus Magnifier function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway You can record images while an image is enlarged but the product records a full display image The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting 54 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnif Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the p MF Ass
121. may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording e For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording refer to Recordable time of movies When movie recording is finished you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the ambient temperature 17 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial Available functions ify Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically ify Superior Auto Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu A Aperture Priority Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background etc S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed M Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value MR Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in H Movie Allows you to change the setting for movi
122. mmended that you use a tripod e The longer the exposure time the more noise will be visible on the image e After shooting noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e You cannot set the shutter speed to BULB in the following situations When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the Auto HDR function is activated When Picture Effect is set to HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono When the Multi Frame NR function is activated When the Drive Mode function is set to Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont or Self timer Cont If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to BULB the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds e Images shot in BULB mode tend to blur We recommend that you use a tripod or a multi terminal compatible remote commander that has a shutter button lock function sold separately 29 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or camera settings registered in advance 1 Set the mode dial to MR Memory recall 2 Press the left right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number then press on the center e You can also recall registered modes or settings by selecting MENU e Camera Settings Memory recall e Register sho
123. mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 MENU p Camera Settings Scene Selection desired mode e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial Menu item details amp Portrait Blurs background and sharpens the subject Accentuates the skin tones softly be FF amp Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed NA Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items aA Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors ape Sunset shoots the red of the sunset beautifully J Night Scene shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere J Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise 2 Night Portrait shoots night scene portraits using the flash ga 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 e In the Night Scene and Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is
124. mories Mobile automatically launches on the smartphone and then the displayed image is sent to the smartphone e Before you touch the smartphone cancel the sleep and lock screen functions of the smartphone e The NFC function is available only when the NN N mark is displayed on the product e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches e To transfer two or more images select MENU D Wireless Send to Smartphone to select images After the connection enabled screen appears use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone 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 e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e 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 For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e If the Image Index is displayed on the product you cannot transfer images using the NFC
125. mp s Setup Format e Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images 178 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images 1 MENU z Setup File Number desired setting Menu item details Series default setting Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card the product continues to assign numbers to files in Sequence If there is a larger file number on the new memory card than the latest image file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 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 179 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded 1 MENU fs Setup Select REC Folder desired folder e You cannot select the folder when you select the Date Form setting 180 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used Images are recorded in the newly created folder A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that
126. n as the Live View Display may seem too dark or too bright If such a phenomenon occurs set Live View Display to Setting Effect OFF When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View e When you use a third party flash such as a studio flash Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF Live View Display will be displayed brightly so that you can easily check the composition 128 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER MONITOR sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen 1 MENU g Custom Settings FINDER MONITOR desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically Viewfinder The screen is turned off and the image is always displayed in the Electronic Viewfinder Monitor The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen 129 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached 1 MENU xy Custom Settings Release w o Lens desired setting Me
127. n methods 1 Press MENU button to display the Menu screen _ je e MENU ll 2 Select the desired MENU item using the up down left right side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press in the center of the control wheel e The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the Tile Menu setting 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 e 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 eget AED S 12345 6 4 Select the desired setting value and press to confirm 13 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn Function button You can recall functions when shooting images Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn Function button 1 Press the Fn Function button in shooting mode a oi a Cc j i at a li e e Fn 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 e Some functions can be fine tuned using the control dial Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 2 then press on the c
128. n this product an Hi Fi a wt EME Gree eee LEETE EELT CELTE 4 Return to the Home screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile 190 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 If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi Fi To use this function register the desired application in advance 1 MENU amp Wireless One touch NFC desired application 2 Switch this product to shooting mode then touch an NFC enabled smartphone to the qj N mark on the product for 1 2 seconds e PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone and the application you have registered launches on this product e When the product is in playback mode the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product e 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 191 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product
129. nd a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations e Disconnecting the cable e Removing a memory card e Turning off the product 1 Click on the taskbar and then click the a disconnect icon e For Windows Vista click on the taskbar 2 Click the displayed message e For Mac computers drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the Trash icon The product is disconnected from the computer e For Windows 7 Windows 8 computers the disconnect icon may not appear In that case you can skip steps 1 and 2 above 226 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type Blu G High definition image quality HD A Blu ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality HD movies than DVD discs DvD O High definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created e You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray Disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players DvD 2 Standard definition image quality STD Standard def
130. ng Enhances outlines in white 57 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Lock on AF Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Lock on AF desired setting Menu item details Ere Off Does not track a subject to be focused on Eon On Tracks a subject to be focused on IZ On Start w shutter Tracks a subject to be focused on when the shutter button is pressed halfway e You can set On Start w shutter only when Continuous AF is selected for Focus Mode 58 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Using Lock on AF Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically 1 MENU p Camera Settings Lock on AF On or On Start w shutter 2 Follow the instructions below If you select On 1 If the target frame A is displayed align the frame onto the subject to be tracked and press in the center lf the target frame is not displayed press amp in the center to display the frame then press in the center The product starts tracking the subject If you select On Start w shutter 1 Decide the composition of the subject to be tracked 2 Press the shutter button halfway down The product starts tracking the subject e Lock on AF may not operate well in the following situations The subject is moving too quickly The subject is too small or too lar
131. nge after the focus is achieved e When PAF Illuminator is Auto and Focus Area is Wide or Zone an AF range finder frame may be shown by the dotted line 48 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focal plane phase detection AF When there are focal plane phase detection AF points within the auto focus area the product uses the combined autofocus of the focal plane phase detection AF and contrast AF e When the aperture value is set to F13 or above you cannot use the focal plane phase detection AF Only contrast AF is available e Focal plane phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached If you use a lens that does not support focal plane phase detection AF you cannot use Automatic AF EH AF Track Duration or EH AF drive speed Also even if you use a previously purchased applicable lens the focal plane phase detection AF might not function unless you update the lens For details on applicable lenses refer to the support page htto Awww sony co jp DSLR support e When you attach an A mount lens sold separately with the Mount Adaptor sold separately you cannot use the focal plane phase detection AF of this product 49 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Mode Single shot AF 2 Pla
132. nu item details Enable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached Select Enable when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope etc Disable default setting Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached e Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image 130 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product e Front Curtain Shut The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings e Front Curtain Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function Off Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached the ghosting of a blurred area may occur depending on the subject or shooting conditions In such cases set this function to Off When a lens made by another manufacturer including a Minolta Konica Minolta lens is used set this item to Off If you set this function to On the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven 131 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product S Aut
133. o Img Extract Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings S Auto Img Extract desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Saves one appropriate image selected by the product Off Saves all of the images e Even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Off with Hand held Twilight selected as the scene recognition mode one combined image is saved e When the p Auto Obj Framing function is activated two images are saved even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Auto 132 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shading Comp Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU g Custom Settings Lens Comp Shading Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen e The Shading Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted e The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type 133 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro Aber Comp Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU
134. o Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode In ascene 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 gy Camera Settings White Balance Custom Setup 2 Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press r on the center of the control wheel The calibrated values Color Temperature and Color Filter are displayed and registered The message Custom WB Error indicates that the value is higher than the expected range when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame If you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value 95 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images 1 MENU py Camera Settings Picture Effect desired setting Menu item details H Off default setting Disables the Picture Effect function Gx Toy Camera Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness Pop Color Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color
135. o which Shot Result Preview is assigned you can check the image preview with the DRO shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied Check the shooting result preview before shooting 1 MENU g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Shot Result Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Shot Result Preview was assigned e The DRO settings shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for Shot Result Preview but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings Even in that case the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot 138 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images 1 Press the Playback button to switch to the playback mode 2 Select the image with the control wheel 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 139 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then press the Q button e lf the i
136. on by rotating the control dial without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product This function is available when you do not use the flash e P on the screen changes to P when you turn the control dial e o cancel program shift turn the control dial to return the indication to P e According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used e Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made e When the brightness changes the aperture F value and shutter soeed also change while maintaining the shift amount 23 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera 1 Set the mode dial to EJ Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness 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 e lf the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time a gray area occurs in the composite image If this happens move the product faster to record the full panoramic image e When
137. on movies This file format is suitable for viewing movies on a high definition TV You can create a Blu ray Disc an AVCHD recording disc or a DVD Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home MP4 Records mp4 AVC movies This format is suitable for WEB uploads e mail attachments etc You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was recorded when f7 File Format was set to MP4 98 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting movie selects the image size frame rate and image quality for movie recording The higher the bit rate the higher the image quality 1 MENU p Camera Settings EH Record Setting desired setting When 74 File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 50i Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format 24p 25p Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible 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 When 74 File Format is set to MP4 Movies shot a
138. onment 205 Installing the applications e Opening a service account 206 e Downloading applications 207 e Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function 208 Starting the applications e Launching the downloaded application 209 Managing the applications e Uninstalling applications 210 e Changing the order of applications 211 e Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 212 Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment e Recommended computer environment 213 Using the software e PlayMemories Home 214 e Installing PlayMemories Home 215 e Software for Mac computers 216 e Image Data Converter e Installing Image Data Converter e Accessing Image Data Converter Guide e Remote Camera Control e Installing Remote Camera Control e Accessing Remote Camera Control Helo Guide Connecting this product and a computer e Connecting the product to a computer 223 e Importing images to the computer 224 e Disconnecting the product from the computer 225 Creating a movie disc e Disc type 226 e Selecting the disc creation method 227 e Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 228 e Creating Blu ray Discs 229 Precautions This product Precautions e Precautions 230 e On the internal rechargeable battery 231 e Notes on the battery pack 232 e Charging the battery pack 233 e Memory
139. open flash unit it may cause a malfunction Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information e Perform Setting Reset to reset all the settings 231 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the product However if you use the product for only short periods it gradually discharges If you do not use the product at all for about 2 month s it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the product However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the product as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack into the product or connect the product to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off 232 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack e Charge the
140. ot to adjust the shutter soeed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark 1 MENU p Camera Settings EH Auto Slow Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses f Auto Slow Shut The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter soeed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use f7 Auto Slow Shut The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur e f Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations When Movie in shooting mode is set to Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure 102 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button 1 MENU t Custom Settings MOVIE Button desired setting Menu item details Always default setting Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 103 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often used modes or product settings in the product You can recall the settings using just the mode dial 1 Set the produ
141. oting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode 1 Press the C2 Custom 2 button while the shooting screen is 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 e You can scroll the screen by pressing the up down side of the control wheel e To view all the shooting advice select MENU pf Camera Settings Shooting Tip List 11 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top bottom right left side of the control wheel Your selection is determined when you press amp on the center of the control wheel The DISP Display Setting et Ema Exposure Comp Photo Creativity Image Index amp yj Drive Mode ISO functions are assigned to the top bottom left right side of the control wheel In addition Standard is assigned to the in the center During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel 12 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting playback and operatio
142. oting settings in advance by Memory e f you set Memory recall after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting 30 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode 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 Movie 2 MENU gy Camera Settings Movie desired setting e 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 e Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Menu item details H Hp Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure both the shutter soeed and the aperture value adjusted automatically The other settings can be adjusted manually H Ha Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually H Hs Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter soeed manually H Hm Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually 31 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the
143. ouch connection NFC 289 Computers e The computer does not recognize this product 290 e You cannot import images 291 e The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer 292 e Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product 293 Memory cards e Formatted the memory card by mistake 294 Printing e You cannot print images 295 e he color of the image is strange 296 e Images are printed with both edges cut off 297 e You cannot print images with the date 298 Others e Ihe lens gets fogged 299 e The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time 300 e The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product 301 e The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two Images at atime 302 e The product does not work properly 303 e E appears on the screen 304 Messages Messages e Warning messages 305 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling e Situations this product has difficulty handling 306 1 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Shutter button C1 Custom 1 button Remote sensor ON OFF Power switch Self timer lamp AF illuminator Lens release button Microphone Lens Mount Image sensor Lens contacts 0OOMO MANOA A WD eS ee Do not cover this part during movi
144. radation and beautiful colors wnt 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 Innit Neutral The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones This is also Suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer Ceat Clear For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight suitable for capturing radiant light Dept Deep For shooting images with deep and dense colors suitable for capturing the solid presence of the subject git Light For shooting images with bright and simple colors suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience Pott Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited for shooting portraits lant Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sei Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun Nght Night Scene The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes funy Autumn leaves For shooting autumn scenes vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves pwt Black amp White For shooting images in black and white monotone Set Sepia For shooting images in sepia monotone To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness
145. re recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or approximately 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format Menu items details When LEH File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60i 50i Bit rate Maximum 24 Mbps 60i 17M FH default setting 50i 17M FH default setting Records standard image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60i 50i Bit rate Average 17 Mbps 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS Records the highest image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Maximum 28 Mbps 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Maximum 24 Mbps 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH Records standard image quality movies of 1920x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Average 17 Mbps fq File Format MP4 1440x1080 12M default setting Records movies of 1440 x 1080 Bit rate Average 12 Mbps VGA 3M Records movies of VGA size Bit rate Average 3 Mbps 1080 60i NTSC compatible device 1080 50i PAL compatible device e 60p 50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices e Movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 501 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in F7 Record Se
146. rive Mode 80 e Cont Shooting 81 e Self timer 82 e Self timer Cont 83 e Cont Bracket 84 e Single Bracket 85 e WB bracket 86 e DRO Bracket 87 e Bracket order 88 Selecting the ISO sensitivity e ISO 89 e Multi Frame NR 90 Correcting the brightness or contrast e D Range Opt DRO 91 e Auto HDR 92 Adjusting color tones e White Balance 93 e Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 94 Selecting an effect mode e Picture Effect 95 e Creative Style 96 Recording movies e File Format movie 97 e Record Setting movie 98 e Audio Recording 99 e Wind Noise Reduct 100 Auto Slow Shut movie 101 e MOVIE Button 102 Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use e Memory 103 e Function Menu Set 104 e Custom Key Settings 105 e Function of the AEL button 106 e Function of the Custom button 107 e Function of the center button 108 e Function of the left button 109 e Function of the right button 110 e Function of the down button 111 e Dial Wheel Setup 112 Setting the other functions of this product e Photo Creativity 113 e Smile Face Detect 114 e Soft Skin Effect still image 115 e Face Registration New Reaistration 116 e Face Registration Order Exchanging 117 e Face Registration Delete 118 e Red Eye Reduction 119 e Auto Obj Framing still image 120 e SteadyShot 121 e Long Exposure NR
147. rk 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 When you want to play back images using slideshow press on the center of the control wheel e To display the next previous image manually press the right left side of the control wheel e To change the device to be connected press the bottom side of the control wheel then select Device list Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown Folder View Still Selects from All and All in Folder Date View Selects from All and All in Date Rng Interval Selects from Short and Long Effects Select from On and Off Playback Image Size Select from HD and 4k The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions e You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer e You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including cable TV e f you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first e Displaying the images on the TV may take time
148. roducts e When viewing rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software 151 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The On mark is displayed on protected images 1 MENU gt 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 amp on the center of the control wheel The VY mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the Y Y mark 2 To protect other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK Press on the center All in this Folder Protects all still images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all still images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected date range 152 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected TV that supports 4K 1 Turn off this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately bad G S SA LQ 3
149. ry is NP FW50 e Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated 255 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack is not charged When the battery pack is not charged the charge lamp does not light even if you follow the proper charging procedure check if the power of the product is turned off then remove the battery pack and re insert the same battery pack securely or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 256 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The monitor does not turn on even when the product Is turned on e FINDER MONITOR is set to Viewfinder Set FINDER MONITOR to Auto 257 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot record images e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the record position e Check the free capacity of the memory card e You cannot record images while charging the flash e The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly 258 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Recording takes a long time e The noise reduction function is processing an image This is not a malfunction e You are shooting in RAW mode Since RAW data files are large RAW mode shooting may take time e The Auto HDR function is processing an image e The
150. s Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Zoom functions other than optical zoom 73 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window meter the light at a soot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen To make the subject brighter meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen 1 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted 2 Press the AEL button ey f Z ea l a Y E i S ie Te The exposure is locked and 9 AE lock lights up 3 Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on a subject then shoot e Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure Release the button to reset the exposure e f you select the AEL toggle function in Custom Key Settings you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button 74 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w shutter still image sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU x Custom
151. s Home has already been installed on your computer connect this product and your computer again A To the Multi Micro USB Terminal B To the USB jack of the computer e Log on as Administrator e t may be necessary to restart your computer When the restart confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on your computer s system environment e For details on PlayMemories Home refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page htto Awww sony co jp omh se English only 216 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers access the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Wireless Auto Import Wireless Auto Import is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi Fi function Download Wireless Auto Import from the URL above and install it on your Mac computer For details see Help for Wireless Auto Import e The software that can be used varies depending on the region 217 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following e You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness You can adjust images with white
152. s deterioration Set Zoom Setting to On Clearlmage Zoom or On Digital Zoom first 4 Digital Zoom range aA You can magnify images using an image process When you select On Digital Zoom for Zoom Setting you can use this zoom function e The default setting for the Zoom Setting is Optical zoom only e The default setting for HJ Image Size is L To use the smart zoom change HJ Image Size to M or S e Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations Sweep Panorama Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter KJ Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG e You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies e When a motor zoom lens is mounted you cannot use Zoom from MENU If you enlarge images past the zoom range of the optical zoom the product automatically switches to Zoom e When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom the Focus Area setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line The AF operates with priority on and around the center area Also Metering Mode is fixed to Multi 33 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product 1 MENU x Custom Settings Zoom Setting desired setting Menu item details Optical zoom only default setting Optical zoom is activated You can use the Smart Zoom func
153. s the DISP button e The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display e The histogram is not displayed in the following situations During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View MP4 During AVCHD View 142 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete 2 Press the i Delete button 3 Select Delete using the control wheel then press on the center of the control wheel 143 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images 1 MENU gt Playback Delete desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img Deletes the selected images 1 Select the images to be deleted then press on the center of the control wheel The y mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the Vf mark 2 To delete other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK Press on the center All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Deletes all images in the selected date range 144 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
154. s using Clear e Use AF Micro Adj with Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lenses only If you use AF Micro Adj with other brands of lenses the registered value may be affected Do not perform AF Micro Adj with an unsupported lens e You cannot set AF Micro Adj individually for a Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lens of the same specification 64 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Disp cont AF area You can set whether or not to display the focus area that is in focus when Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone and Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF 1 MENU x Custom Settings Disp cont AF area desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the focus area that is in focus Off Does not display the focus area that is in focus e When Focus Area is Center or Flexible Spot the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green regardless of the Disp cont AF area settings 65 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF w shutter still image selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down Select Off to adjust the focus and the exposure separately 1 MENU t Custom Settings WJ AF w shutter desired setting Menu item details On default setting The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down Off The auto foc
155. same as for the available settings of this camera 244 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA4 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Autofocus Available AF system Phase Detection AF which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF MF Select SAM lens Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens SSM lens Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focus method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode Available modes are as follows Single shot AF Continuous AF Automatic AF Available focus area Wide The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas Center The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively Flexible Spot You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel 245 How to Use Precautions This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high definition digital video cameras when recording an HD High Definition signal using high efficiency compression coding technology The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is used to compress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at high
156. screen 263 e The date and time are recorded incorrectly 264 e he aperture value and or shutter speed and or metering indicator flashes e he image colors are not correct 266 e Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place 267 e The eyes of the subject come out red 268 e Dots appear and remain on the screen 269 e You cannot shoot images continuously 270 e The image is not clear in the viewfinder 271 e Ihe image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting 272 e The corners of the picture are too dark 273 e The image is blurred 274 e he LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed 275 e The flash takes too long to recharge 276 e The control dial or control wheel does not work 277 Viewing images e Images cannot be played back 278 e The date and time are not displayed 279 e The image cannot be deleted 280 e The image was deleted by mistake 281 e A DPOF mark cannot be put 282 Wi Fi e You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected 283 e WPS Push does not work 284 e Send to Computer is canceled halfway 285 e You cannot send movies to a smartphone 286 e Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway e The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected e You cannot use One T
157. se the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light You may compensate for this phenomenon with Shading Comp 274 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is blurred e Activate the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down and then shoot images e The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in product shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended Hand held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur in Scene Selection are also effective in reducing blur 275 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed e f you do not operate the product for a certain period of time the product switches to the power save mode The product exits power save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway 276 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The flash takes too long to recharge e 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 277 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The control dial or control wheel does not work e Dial Wheel Lock is on Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released or set t
158. still images 0p 90p GOI 50i 24p 2op Frame rate of movies Me LE LEE Be Recording settings of movies NFC is activated BIZZ71 100 Remaining battery D Remaining battery warning 40 Flash charge in progress SON AF Illuminator pga Auto Object Framing Wore WE SteadyShot Remote controller Camera shake warning Airplane Mode Sor No audio recording of movies kK Wind Noise Reduction l Overheating warning FULL ERROR Database file full Database file error VIEW Setting Effect OFF sQ Smart Zoom cQ Clear Image Zoom p amp Digital Zoom O Spot metering area Em Gup Bavcup View Mode 100 0003 Folder file number AVCHD MP4 Recording format of movies O n Protect DPOF DPOF set O A O10 Oc Ocs HF wes BH Drive Mode EX e Le Metering mode O iho F av a FD Flash mode Red eye reduction 0 0 Flash compensation Focus mode AWB 58 ty GB Os B Bo Bt Boe Gy YB 1 7500K AS G5 White balance ca be bey bed Focus area CE Git Go OFF AUTO AUTO D Range Opt Auto HDR Morr Mi Moy Oy Oy Or Smile Face Detect Creative Style Lock on AF ED Pom LD CH Gi ED HD CHD HD CHD GD GD GD GD Cs Wr i Ser Picture Effect e Smile detection sensitivity indicator Lock on AF Guide display for Lock on AF REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s CEV Function of the control wheel ETV Function of the control dia
159. stomizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the left button Once you assign a function to the left button you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Left Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 110 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 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 x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Right Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 111 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Down Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 112 How to Use Using shooting functions
160. t and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions Place this product closer to the smartphone 289 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot use One Touch connection NFC Place the JQ N mark on the smartphone and the N mark on the product as close together as possible If there is no response move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product wait more than 10 seconds and then touch them together 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 lf another NFC based application is running on your smartphone terminate that application 290 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The computer does not recognize this product Set USB Connection to Mass Storage Use the micro USB cable supplied to connect the devices Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than this product the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device 291 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import
161. tch on the lens SSM lens Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focus method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode Available modes are as follows Single shot AF Continuous AF Available focus area Wide The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas Center The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively Flexible Spot You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel 243 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA EA3 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Autofocus Available with SAM SSM lens only AF system Contrast AF AF MF Select Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Focus Mode single shot AF When an A mount lens is attached the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E mount lens is attached Approximately two to seven seconds slower for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting e When using a Mount Adaptor the Auto Focus does not work in movie mode e When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA3 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the
162. ter 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 NO For example If you want to enter abd Select the key for abc and press once to display a select mm 5 Move cursor and press select the key for abc and press twice to display b select the key for def and press once to display d 4 Finalize Finalizes the entered characters 5 Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left 6 Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor 7 4 Switches the next character to a capital or small letter 8 wo Enters a space e 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 IP Address lf you are entering the IP address manually enter the set address Subnet Mask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment e To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On 200 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Edit Device Name
163. the subject or shooting conditions e You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen because the product processes the image after the shot Also you cannot shoot another image until image processing Is finished You cannot use these effects with movies Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor Illustration e In the case of HDR Painting and Rich tone Mono the shutter is released three times for one shot Be careful about the following Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation i i A appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation If necessary change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings be careful of blurring and shoot again 96 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing You can adjust exposure shutter soeed and aperture as you like with Creative Style unlike with Scene Selection where the product adjusts the exposure 1 MENU p Camera Settings Creative Style desired setting Menu item details stay Standard default setting For shooting various scenes with rich g
164. the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama e The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images e When shooting movies ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 are available If the ISO value is set to larger value than ISO 12800 the setting is automatically switched to ISO 12800 When you finished the movie recording the ISO value returns to the original settings e When you use Multi Frame NR it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images e You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the ISO AUTO setting Select ISO AUTO and press the right side of the control wheel and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The settings ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR 90 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously combines them reduces the noise and records them as one image With multi frame noise reduction you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The image recorded is one combined image 1 MENU gy Camera Settings ISO Multi Frame NR 2 Press the right side of the control wheel to display the setting screen then select a desired value using the top
165. the menu Tile Menu Off default setting Deactivates the Tile Menu display 162 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide 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 s amp s Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 163 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 ss Setup Delete confirm desired setting Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first default setting Cancel is selected as the default setting 164 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode To return to shooting mode perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU e amp s Setup Pwr Save Start Time desired setting Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min default setting 10 Sec e Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time e The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies or w
166. the product is enlarging an image using image processing it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image e The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display 127 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Live View Display sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect on the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings Live View Display desired setting Menu item details Setting Effect ON default setting Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen Setting Effect OFF shows Live View without the effects of exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect When this setting is used you can easily check the image composition Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie or Scene Selection Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF e When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect ON you may have difficulty checking the compositio
167. the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing e Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide e Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand e Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Cleaning the monitor e If oil from your hand or hand cream etc remain on the monitor the original coating may become easily removable Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible e f you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper etc the coating may be scratched e lf the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust gently remove the dust from the surface and then clean the monitor using soft cloth etc 236 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card F Image Size L 24M When hy Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Standard 2GB 330 images 4GB 660 images 8GB 1340 images 16GB 2700 images 32GB 5400 images 64GB 10500 images Fine 2GB 200 images 4GB 410 images 8GB 820 images 16GB 1650 images 32GB 3300 images 64GB 6600 images RAW amp J PEG 2GB 54 images
168. tion if you set WJ Image Size to M or S On Clearlmage 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 e Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate 34 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size When Aspect Ratio is 3 2 Zoom Setting Optical zoom only Smart zoom p Image Size L M 1 4x S 2x Zoom Setting On Clearlmage Zoom FN Image Size L 2x M 2 8x S 4x Zoom Setting On Digital Zoom HJ Image Size L 4x M 5 7x S 8x 35 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera shake When shooting against the sun use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject 1 Press the 4 Flash pop up button to pop up the flash f 4 _ pee k j N i NY Y wa 2 Press the shutter button fully down When you do not use the flash When not using
169. ts may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions Place the product closer to the wireless access point e Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point 284 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi WPS Push does not work e WPS Push may not work depending on the access point settings Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point and perform Access Point Set 285 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Send to Computer is canceled halfway e When the battery remaining level is low Send to Computer may be canceled halfway Charge the battery pack and try again 286 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone e You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone Set F7q File Format to MP4 to record movies 287 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway e 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 288 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected e Data communication between this produc
170. tting are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc in the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc e To play back 24p 25p movies on a TV the TV must be compatible with the 24p 25p formats lf the TV is not compatible with the 24p 25p format 24p 25p movies will be output as 601 50 movies 99 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies 1 MENU p Camera Settings Audio Recording desired setting Menu item details On default setting Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound e The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded when On is selected 100 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Wind Noise Reduct desired setting Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off default setting Does not reduce wind noise e Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume 101 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut movie sets whether or n
171. ttings together by repeating steps 3 and 4 e Toreset the changed settings to the default settings press the i Delete button we Bkground Defocus Brightness f Color and J Vividness are set to AUTO and Picture Effect is set to ie 5 For shooting still images Press the shutter button When recording movies Press the MOVIE button to start recording e When you record movies using the Photo Creativity function you cannot change any settings during the recording e f you switch the shooting mode to Intelligent Auto mode or Superior Auto mode or turn off the product the settings you have changed revert to the default settings e When the shooting mode is set to Superior Auto and you use Photo Creativity the product does not perform the overlay processing of images 114 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Smile Face Detect Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus exposure flash settings and performs image processing automatically 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Smile Face Detect desired setting Menu item details Shs Off Does not use the Face Detection function On Regist Faces default setting Detects the registered face with higher priority using Face Registration ON On Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face Smile Shutter Automatically detects and
172. uct closer to the access point 199 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Access Point Set You can register your access point manually Before starting the procedure check the SSID name of the access point security system and password The password may be preset in some devices For details see the access point operating instructions or consult the access point administrator 1 MENU om Wireless Access Point Set 2 Select the access point you want to register Access Pont Sat Bh g a oa When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select Manual Setting and set the access point For the input method refer to How to use the keyboard e f you select Manual Setting input the SSID name of the access point then select the security system 3 Input the password and select OK Access Point Set OK Cancel e Access points without the My 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 r abe def E anu e gt A OK Cancel ook Input box The characters you entered are displayed Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel the charac
173. ult setting The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image You can rotate the image using the rotation function Off Always displays in landscape orientation 149 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously 1 MENU gt Playback Slide Show desired setting 2 Select Enter Menu item details Repeat Select On in which images are played back in a continuous loop or Off default setting 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 default setting 5 Sec 10 Sec or 80 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback e Press the MENU key to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow e You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date View or Folder View Still 150 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter clockwise 1 MENU gt Playback Rotate 2 Press on the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press amp on the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off e You cannot rotate the movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot using other p
174. ulti Interface Shoe logo e Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc e iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc e iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc e Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance e The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries e DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance e and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc p Works with PlayStationes Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where
175. up Recover Image DB System Error Camera Error Turn power off then on e 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 e Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated 306 Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances When shooting under the following conditions either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode then shoot the images again Low light conditions e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF Overly bright conditions e Lock on AF Varying levels of brightness e Lock on AF Flickering lights e Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product e Sweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly e Superior Auto e Sweep Panorama e Auto HDR e Lock on AF Subjects too small or too large e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF scenes with little contrast such as the sky or a sandy beach e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto AF drive speed AF Track Duration Scenes changing constantly such as a waterfall e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto AF drive speed e HAF Track Duration
176. us does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down e When PAF w shutter is set to Off you can still use the AF On function 66 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF On You can focus using any key instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down The settings for Focus Mode will be applied 1 Select the desired key and assign the AF On function to it using MENU x Custom settings Custom Key Settings 2 Press the key to which you have assigned the AF On function while auto focus shooting 67 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF Focuses on a person s eyes when you press the button 1 MENU xy Custom Settings Custom Key Settings assign the Eye AF function to the desired key 2 Press the key to which you have assigned the Eye AF function and focus on the eyes 3 Press the shutter button while pressing the key e Depending on the circumstances the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes In such cases the camera detects a face and focuses on the face e lf the camera cannot detect a person s face you cannot use Eye AF e Depending on the circumstances you cannot use Eye AF such as when Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF or Manual Focus etc e Eye AF may not function in the following situations When the person is wearing sunglasses When the front hair covers the person s
177. using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product and shoot still images Still images shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU a Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded 2 When the product is ready for the connection an information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information e Connection setting methods differ among smartphones Smart Remote Embedded SSID Password Device Marne 3 Check the composition of the image on the smartphone screen and then press the shutter button A on the smartphone to shoot an image e Use button B to change settings such as EV Self Timer and Review Check 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 D Wireless SSID PW Reset After resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again e Depending on future version upgrades the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice 192 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a
178. w battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 183 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 fs Setup Display Media Info 184 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product lens and Mount Adaptor 1 MENU fs Setup Version 185 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo Overseas model only Displays some of the certification logos for this product 1 MENU e Setup Certification Logo 186 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings Even if you perform Setting Reset the recorded images are retained 1 MENU e amp s Setup Setting Reset desired setting Menu item details Camera Settings Reset Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings e Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting e When you perform Initialize downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled To use these applications again re install them e The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settings Reset or Initialize is performed 187 How to Use
179. w 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 Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Windows When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP ROOT Then copy the desired images to the computer e f Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer double click Browse Files media icon folder in which the images you want to import are stored Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Mac Connect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon e For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home e 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 225 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product a
180. when a lens is attached reattach the lens If the message appears frequently check whether the contacts of the lens and product are clean or not e When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or something similar set Release w o Lens to Enable e The SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work Turn the product off and on again If this icon does not disappear consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e The retractable lens with power zoom is retracted Turn off the product and eject the battery pack then reinsert the battery pack Unable to print e You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Internal temp high Allow it to cool e The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again l e You have been recording images for a long time the product temperature has risen Stop recording images until the product cools Recording is unavailable in this movie format e Set HH File Format to MP4 SFULL e The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible Taon e Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card Image DataBase File error e There is something wrong in the Image Database File Select Set
181. wing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu ray Discs You can create Blu ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer The computer must be capable of creating Blu ray Discs BD R not re writable or BD RE rewritable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray Discs using PlayMemories Home be sure to install the dedicated add on software For details see the following URL http support d imaging sony co p BDUW To install your computer must be connected to the Internet For detailed operations see the Help of PlayMemories Home e To play back a Blu ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 230 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 e When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation e When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card s capacity The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the pro
182. y scatter water droplets inside the camera body e Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor e Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out e Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning e When cleaning the image sensor with a blower do not blow too hard If you blow the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged e If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described consult the service facility 167 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 gt desired setting Menu item details O n The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies are played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off default setting Does not show the demonstration e You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately e Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card e When On is sel
183. yed back image 172 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product 1 MENU fs Setup USB Connection desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting 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 Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use With computers running a different OS Windows Vista Mac OS X the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the still images in the recording folder on this product are imported to the computer PC Remote Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer e f Device Stage is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 set USB Connection to Auto Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices such as a camera Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8 173 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu
184. zing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the AEL button Once you assign a function to the AEL button you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings AEL Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 107 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Custom Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 108 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Center Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 109 How to Use Using shooting functions Cu

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