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Sony BLOGGIE MHS-FS3/FS3K User's Manual

1. Yeas uoyelado i EN Shutter button Press the 4 Shutter button youees sBunes nueln To go back to the index screen Press A during playback of the still images or movies xepul H Viewing the 360 Video images MHS FS3K only You can play back each 1 4 portion of the 360 degree panoramic view image scene by scene on the camera in 360 playback mode In playback mode select an image that was shot with the 360 Video Lens While the 360 Video image is paused press Y to set 360 playback mode then press the MOVIE ENTER button to play back Press the function button lt or to play back another portion of the 360 Video image Playback position 00 00 12 Full image of the 360 Video image 360 Video image 4008 Playback zoom Enlarges recorded 2D still images This function is allowed only in 2D mode 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Select a still image then press the MOVIE ENTER button 3 Press the MOVIE ENTER button 4 Adjust the magnification and the part to enlarge The image can be enlarged up to 8 times from its original size by pressing the function button Q Press A V lt 4 gt to change the part to enlarge Press the MOVIE ENTER button to cancel playback zoom Shows the displayed area of the whole image e You cannot operate playback zoom when an HDMI cable sold separa
2. MHS FS3 FS3K 2011 Sony Corporation 4 276 890 11 1 Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul How to use this handbook uoneJado jo a1qe sBunnes nueln Q S Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page D This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view 2 Rod 87 p SE Search for information by function SS ef GH 23 i Search for information by operation S 85 D DH D D H gt Search for information in a listing of E La menu setting items lt Search for information by keyword LD D Di Si 5 In this handbook the sequence of operations is shown by arrows gt Demo Mode Operate the camera in the order indicated Performs d Marks are shown as they appear in the a ow AS camera s default setting o The default setting is indicated by y 1 Press the function button Menu Select Settings Initialize Press the function button OK At Indicates cautions and limitations relevant EE to the correct operation of the camera when the camera does not work properly Press and hold the ON OFF Bower bution for at least 7 seconds and force qait the camera pago 15 16 Thea tara the camera on again wb L de Q Indicates information that is useful to know 2GB Notes on using the camera Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to pro
3. 1920 x 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 30p 60p 1280 x 720 480 x 270 30p 480 x 270 Y About the HD High Definition recording method of this camera For MPEG 4 AVC H 264 the camera supports high definition images with an effective total number of scanning lines of 1080 or 720 The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 approximately 30 or 60 frames per second and the image is recorded in progressive mode e MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group e AVC Advanced Video Codec MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is a standard of video camera which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD high definition images Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is able to compress images even more effectively yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yoess sBunes nueln xepul 32GB Zoom The zoom function is allowed only for 2D shooting You can enlarge the image when shooting The camera s zoom function can enlarge images up to 4 times 1 Press and hold A or Y Press and hold A to zoom in or Y to zoom out e Only Digital zoom is available with this camera e You may not be able to zoom in or out images smoothly when using zoom function e Image quality decreases as the images are digitally processed Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 336B Light You can shoot with the light of the camera turne
4. Menu tems E N 13 Setting OMS EE 14 TV Viewing images ON a TIME 65 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting EE EE EE EEN 68 Warning indicators and MESSAGES eneen 72 9GB YyYoueas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe 1 y9ess sBunes nueln xepul Others Index Number of still images and recordable time of MOVIES EE 74 Built in battery pack ter 75 Precautions EEN 76 Specifications SE EEN 77 MAE asss ee a 79 Yeas U9 U09 uoyelsdo jo a1qe 1 yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 1068 Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting Still images Een 29 Shooting movies Shooting Movies eeng 31 Changing image size Photo SiZOviisiisiincaari iii 48 Movie RK 50 Deleting images Delta daeet eein ise chee ecueretyeeaevers 51 FoOrMal eo errr merrier eres reer creer 62 Displaying enlarged leiere 41 images Changing clock Date Dan TE 63 settings Daylight Savinos ssriiniosiciatices 64 Initializing settings A erence a e Eea 59 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable sold separately EE 65 Marking the images to Share it Later cms aa 53 upload Shooting a 360 degree 360 Video Lens 36 view MHS FS3K only sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL y9ess uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 1168 About operation buttons of the camera Multi selector buttons You can use the multi selector buttons A V 4 gt to activate functions such as zooming when shooting or playing back images The function that is allocated to each m
5. a computer Format the internal memory with the camera and shoot page 62 After making a USB connection Bloggie Software does not start automatically Install the Bloggie Software to a computer and make the USB connection after both the camera and a computer are turned on Cannot play back images on your computer e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie ona computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory Import the movie to your computer using the Bloggie Software and play it back page 46 yoJees U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 705 The camera does not work properly e Press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds and force quit the camera Then turn the camera on again The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Language Clock Setting screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again page 28 The date or time is incorrect Set the date and time again page 63 y91eas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunes nueln xepul 7168 Warning indicators and messages If the following messages appear follow the instructi
6. the camera may malfunction In this case press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds and force quit the camera Disconnect the camera from the computer before you turn on or restart the computer e Even if you delete files such as Setup_Bloggie_Windows exe Setup Bloggie Mac dmg in the Bloggie Software BLOGGIE_SW folder the recording capacity of the camera does not increase y91eas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 276B Setting the language and clock 1 Press the ON OFF Power button The camera is turned on The demonstration movie plays back when you turn on the camera for the first time ON OFF Power button 2 Select the desired language by using A W 4 then press the function button OK 3 Set the clock by using A W lt gt Select the desired date display format by using A V Date amp Time Setting then press the MOVIE ENTER button Select the year month or day by using lt gt and numeric value by using A V then press the MOVIE 0000 110000 00 00 ENTER button A e Press the function button OK OTo set the date and time again Press the function button Menu Select Settings Date amp Time Setting page 63 Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a qe yoees sBuljjes nusy xepul 28GB 3D shooting Still images Hold the camera horizontally when shooting 1 Press the ON OFF P
7. 00 1280x720 60p 2 40 00 1 25 00 1280x720 30p 4 00 00 2 00 00 480x270 30p 16 00 00 8 00 00 e Your camera uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the internal memory Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time e The maximum size of a single movie file is approximately 2 GB Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording e The number in is the minimum recording time e When continuous shooting ends the recording stops automatically U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 7488 Built in battery pack On charging the battery pack e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range e When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery fully the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter e The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the zoom frequen
8. computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings LUN Setting desired mode si Multi Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Single Select this setting in cases where the images are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer yoJees U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 6068 HDMI Output Selects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack If images are not displayed on the TV clearly changing the setting may improve the display 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings gt HDMI Output desired mode si 60Hz Outputs with 60Hz 50Hz Outputs with 50Hz sjuajuo9 jo a1qeL Youeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 61 GB Format Formats the internal memory 1 Press the function button Menu Select Settings Format gt Press the function button OK e Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 62GB Date amp Time Sets the date and time again 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings Date amp Time yo
9. extremely hot or cold location e A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge Fully discharge the battery pack once then charge it to correct the indication e The battery pack is dead page 75 Consult your nearest Sony dealer Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory If it is full delete unnecessary images page 51 The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback Cannot insert dates on images e The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded Cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer e Playback on the camera cannot be guaranteed if files contain images processed on a computer or images shot by another camera The camera is in USB mode Disconnect the USB connection page 23 The image appears rough right after playback starts e This may happen due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV e Set HDMI Output to 60Hz in NTSC region 50Hz in PAL region page 61 e Check whether the connection is correct page 65 y9eas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunes nueln
10. finished The charge lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Charge lamp Continued yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoyelado y9ess sBunes nueln xepul 22GB 4 When charging is finished disconnect the USB connection between the camera and computer page 23 Install Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory after completing the procedure above e While the camera is connected to a computer you cannot operate the camera Be sure to disconnect the camera before operation e Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer This may cause damage to the camera or the computer e When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time e Charging the battery or the connection with customized or hand built computers is not guaranteed Depending on the type of the USB device used charging may not function properly e If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period charge the camera once every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance Disconnecting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before e Disconnecting the USB connection support cable Turning off the c
11. guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements For example other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL y9ess uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 4468 Using the Bloggie Software 1 Double click the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory shortcut icon on the desktop sjuajuo9 JO a1qeL y9eas uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 1 Sharing site Drag and drop the thumbnail 2 Displays the images in the camera 3 Displays imported images in the computer 4 Thumbnails Double click to play a movie A imported e Press and hold the Ctrl key for Windows command key for Macintosh for multiple selections 5 Creates an album Deletes images Shares images 6 Imports images from the camera 7 Switches the screen display The actual screen items or layout may differ depending on the software version 4508 Importing images to a computer To connect the camera to your computer see page 43 When using the Bloggie Software See page 45 When not using the Bloggie Software When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP_ROOT copy the desired images to the computer When using the Bloggie Software See page 45 When not using the Bloggie Software Connect th
12. nueln xepul 52GB Share it Later es You can install the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory to upload images for sharing You can also choose images and the sharing site to upload in advance For information on how to upload images see page 47 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 3 Select ct Share it Later by using A V Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to decide Ct This Image Shares the image that is being selected Select the sharing site and press the function button OK CT Multiple Images Shares more than two images at once Can be selected from only the index screen Select an image then press the MOVIE ENTER button Repeat this step for images you want to upload If you select the image with yw again w will be released Press the function button Next and select sharing site from the share list Press the function button OK e You cannot create the share list with the camera Use Bloggie Software to create e The maximum number of share lists the camera can display is 14 To cancel sharing During playback of the image you want to cancel sharing press the function button Menu Select 4 Share it Later Release the w mark on the sharing site Press the function button OK Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunnes nueln
13. recorder e The camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media etc The images used in this handbook The images used as examples in this handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using the camera e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes on playing back movies on other devices The camera is compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile Therefore you cannot play back images on the camera with the devices which are not compatible with the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 4GB U9 U09 jo og yoreas uoyelado yo9ess sBunes nueln xepul Life with Bloggie Q 9 pl SS O o Osa C e your life p OO ws S S Os Ata party 9 Record still images a
14. 5668 Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings Language Setting desired language yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoneJado yo9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 57GB Demo Mode Performs a demonstration of the camera 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings gt Demo Mode desired mode ei On Performs a demonstration Off Does not perform a demonstration e The demonstration stops when operating any of the following Press the Shutter button or the MOVIE ENTER button Turn off the power U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoleledo yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 58GB Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 Press the function button Menu gt Select s Settings Initialize Press the function button OK e Perform initialization after charging the camera to prevent the camera from turning off during the process Y When the camera does not work properly Press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds and force quit the camera page 16 Then turn the camera on again yoJees U9 U09 jo og uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 59GB LUN Setting Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a
15. AA i 360 Video image Ring shaped image e You can play back each 1 4 portion of the 360 degree panoramic view image scene by scene on the camera in 360 playback mode page 40 e When playing back converted 360 Video images the resolution of the played back images is lower than that of normal images U9 U09 jo aJqeL youees uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 386B Viewing 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode The index screen appears 2 Select an image by using A W lt P then press the MOVIE ENTER button A single movie plays back when a movie is selected The movie will be paused if you press the MOVIE ENTER button EN appears at the upper left in the index of a 3D image Hold the camera horizontally when viewing 3D images OTo show the previous next images Press lt gt Press lt gt for the movies while playback is paused X Fast forward Fast rewind the movie Press lt P gt during playback of the movie Movie 2011 01 01 E ill image 3D image Continued U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 39GB To go back to the shooting screen Do one of the following Press the function button U9 U09 jo og Bi 2011 01 01 L
16. ED SCH 9 Self timer g 5 3000 Number of recordable still E ao images 5 E 3D mode 3 green AE AF lock 00 00 12 Recordable time 0 12 Recording time m s Z 2011 1 1 Recorded date time of the o When playing back 9 30 AM playback image Q 2011 1 1 9 30AM red During movie recording CT Share it Later On Protect H4 Overheating warning ES Q gt 00 00 12 Counter 00 00 12 a 7 l Zoom scaling x Light a Index x Adjusting volume A Portion of 360 Video image during playback 1768 Continued e Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see The screen display shifts both horizontally and vertically depending on the camera aspect e The screen display disappears automatically after about 5 seconds yoJees U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 1868 How to hold the camera e Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger when shooting e Do not hold the USB jack or HDMI OUT jack cover Also do not hold the 360 Video Lens when it is attached to the camera e Attach the strap and place your hand through its loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped gt E Hook wy ls K Continued U9 U09 jo og youees uoneJado yo9ess sBunes nueln xepul 1968 Y Holding the camera vertically when you shoot movies Portrait images are recorded Black bands appear on t
17. Greece Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 6758 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions O Check the items on pages 68 to 73 gt a Turn the power off and then on again ww O Press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds and force quit the camera Then turn the camera on again page 16 Y O Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be aware that by sending the camera for repair you give consent that the contents of the internal memory music files may be checked Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Battery pack and power Cannot turn on the camera The battery pack is discharged Charge the camera The power turns off suddenly e Depending on the camera and battery temperature the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera In this case a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off e If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn the camera on again Battery life is short e Charge the battery until the c
18. amera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the Windows Vista tasktray 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Windows XP Disconnect icon e Drag and drop the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer Y To retract the USB jack Push the USB jack back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Continued U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoyelado yoess sBunes nueln xepul 2308 Q How long does it take to charge the camera Charging time Full charge time Approx 200 min Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions How long can record or play back images Standard battery life Recording time Continuous recording time Approx 60 min Typical recording time Approx 40 min Playback time Approx 120 min l Recording time is the time when shooting movies in 3D 2 Continuous recording time shows the approximate time available of a fully charged battery pack Continuous recording of movies is possible for approximately 29 minutes Also recording stops automatically to prevent the file size from exceeding 2 GB 3 Typical recording time shows the approximate time availab
19. appear on the screen directly set back to the previous setting e Selected settings are retained even if the power is turned off Yeas S U9 U00 jo og uoljesodoO yoees SfDumae mue xapul 1568 Identifying parts 1 Light Lens 3 Hook for wrist strap 4 LCD screen 5 Function buttons 6 3D 2D button MOVIE ENTER button Multi selector buttons A W lt gt Speaker 9 Stereo microphone ON OFF Power button Press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds to force quit the camera 11 Charge lamp 12 Shutter button 13 Tripod receptacle e Do not hold the camera when attaching the tripod HDMI OUT jack 65 115 Jack cover e lt USB jack U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunes nueln xepul 1658 List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status CH O D SS ck N When in standby for shooting Icons 00 00 12 3000 ED en Display Indication o o E E 77 Battery remaining Do 9 EN Low battery warning oi Ot El Els Photo Size aspect ratio so ED 16 9 resolution EE 1080 30p Movie Size resolution vertical BE2XE720 60p shooting frame rate E720 30p When shooting movies E270 30p Di S 00 00 12
20. back on a computer 16 9 E 854x480 Suitable for faster WEB upload 16 9 More When you print still images recorded with 16 9 aspect ratio both edges may be cut off e 3D shooting is only available for Bes 1920x1080 size images When you select EM 2592x1944 The aspect ratio switches to 4 3 when shooting images Continued Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 4808 Gon image quality and image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels Tf it contains a large number of pixels the image becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen Description of the pixels and the image size Image size 5M 2 592 pixels x 1 944 pixels 5 038 848 pixels Image size 0 4M Pixels 854 pixels x 480 pixels 409 920 pixels Ty Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size YyYoueas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunnes nueln xepul ER Movie Size Ez The larger the movie size the higher the movie quality The movies shot with th
21. ce with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use any of the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note on disposal transfer e When using the software pre loaded on the internal memory personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera Before changing ownership of the came
22. cus on a subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to slow flashing and the beep does not sound Recompose the shot e Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It 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 The subject is flashing The subject is backlit When shooting portrait When the camera detects faces the white frames appear and the focus and exposure are adjusted to the faces automatically The frames turn green when the faces are in focus by pressing the Shutter button half way down e The camera may not detect faces depending on the shooting condition Functions not available when 3D shooting You cannot use the following functions in 3D mode s AF e Face detection e Zoom e Anti blur e Shooting with the supplied 360 Video Lens attached to the camera MHS FS3K only e Still image shooting during movie shooting Image or movie size selection U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoyelado yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 3068 3D shooting Movies Hold the camera horizontally when shooting 1 Press the ON OFF Power button ON OFF Power button After turning on the camera confirm that it is in 3D mode shown by the ET icon 2 Compose the shot Be sure not to p
23. d on 1 Press lt on the shooting screen Ee s000 EDEM Press lt again to turn off the light e You can only use the light in shooting mode Note that you cannot use it when the 360 Video Lens is attached to the camera The camera emits very bright light Do not aim directly at eyes at close range e Battery power wears down faster when the light is turned on U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 3468 Self Timer 1 Press on the shooting standby screen Sang 3000 ERA 2 Select the desired mode by using si Dor Off Does not use the self timer 2sec Sets the 2 second delay self timer When you press the Shutter button or the MOVIE ENTER button a self timer icon flashes and after rapid beep sounds are heard the camera will shoot So 10sec Sets the 10 second delay self timer When you press the Shutter button or the MOVIE ENTER button a self timer icon flashes and after rapid beep sounds are heard the camera will shoot Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a qe yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 356B Shooting 360 Video images MHS FS3K only By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the camera you can shoot 360 degree images of the area around the camera 1 Take out the 360 Video Lens from its case e Press and hold the A mark of the 360 Video Lens case to open it 2 Press the ON OFF Power b
24. de Diy This Image Deletes the image that is being selected ma Multiple Deletes more than two images at once Can be selected from only Images the index screen Select an image then press the MOVIE ENTER button Repeat this step for images you want to delete If you select the image with y again w will be released Press the function button OK yoJees U9 U09 jo og uoyelado y9ess sBunes nueln xepul 5168 Protect En Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The on mark is displayed when playing back registered images 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 3 Select on Protect by using A V Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to decide oa This Image Protects the image that is being selected o Multiple Images Protects more than two images at once Can be selected from only the index screen Select an image then press the MOVIE ENTER button Repeat this step for images you want to protect If you select the image with y again w will be released Press the function button OK OTo cancel the protection Press the function button Menu and select Protect during playback of the protected image you want to cancel the protection The o indicator disappears and the protection is released yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yoess sBunnes
25. e camera to your Macintosh computer first Double click the newly recognized BLOGGIE icon DCIM or MP_ROOT the folder where the images you want to import are stored Copy the images you want to import to your computer U9 U09 jo og y9ess uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 4608 Uploading images to a media service 1 Choose images and the sharing site to upload with the camera in advance page 53 2 Connect the camera to a computer in which the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory is already installed Bloggie Software starts automatically and the confirmation screen for uploading images appears e Set LUN Setting to Multi e When uploading images over the Internet the cache may remain in the computer being used depending on the service provider This is also true when the camera is used for this purpose Notes on Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory In order to use Bloggie Software to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other services the services provided by these and other websites you must consent to the following e Some websites require registration procedures and or fees to use their services In using such services you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned e Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators Sony will not be held respons
26. e camera will be recorded in MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile approximately 30 or 60 frames per second Progressive AAC LC MP4 format 1 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 2 Select Movie Size by using A V and the desired size by using lt gt Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to decide Movie Size Usage guidelines 1920x1080 30p Suitable for playback on a full high definition TV 1080 30p 1280x720 60p Suitable for recording fast moving objects 720 60p ei up 1280x720 30p Suitable for playback on a computer 720 30p 480x270 30p Suitable for faster WEB upload 270 30p e 3D shooting is only available for 108030 1920x1080 30p size images Y Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode which is used in computers and therefore is suited for playing back images on computers Progressive and Interlaced modes are types of movie recording method Progressive mode reads out all image pixels at once while Interlaced mode separates a frame into odd even fields and reads out them alternately yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yoess sBunes nueln xepul 5068 Delete EJ EJ Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 3 Select D Delete by using A V Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to deci
27. eas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 6568 Using the camera as a Web camera You can use the camera as a Web camera by connecting it to a computer USB streaming You can switch between 3D and 2D during use 1 Connect the camera to a computer 2 Press the function button Menu Select Web Camera e The movie size is fixed to 640 x 480 e Use the computer s microphone during Web camera mode yoreas U9 U09 jo aJqeL uoneJado yo9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 666B On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with an HDMI jack and an HDMI cable sold separately The color system of the TV must match that of the camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used and set HDMI Output page 61 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 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 PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France
28. harge lamp disappears e You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location or the charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction e If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period the efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery fully the battery may need to be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 686B Cannot charge the camera e Turn off the camera and make the USB connection e Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then reconnect it Use the USB connection support cable supplied e Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F e Turn on the computer and connect the camera e Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied USB connection support cable Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by the camera After trying the remedies above if the problem still persists press and hold the ON OFF Power button for at least 7 seconds and force quit the camera Then reconnect it to the computer using the supplied USB connection support cable The remaining charge indicator is incorrect e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an
29. he left and right of the screen during playback on TV or computer This is useful when shooting portrait objects Hold the camera horizontally when you shoot in 3D Holding the camera horizontally is recommended to record more extended sound U9 U09 jo og YyYoueas uoyelado yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 20 Checking the accessories supplied USB connection support cable 1 CC Use this if the USB jack of the camera cannot be connected to the computer page 22 360 Video Lens VCL BPP3 1 360 Video Lens case 1 only for MHS FS3K gt E Wrist strap 1 Software page 25 45 The following contents are included on the internal memory of this camera Bloggie Software application software Bloggie Handbook this manual e Instruction Manual 1 e Important Notice 1 sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL y9ess uoneJado yo9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 91GB Charging the camera The camera s battery is continuously charged whenever the camera is connected to a running computer 1 Press the ON OFF Power button to turn off the camera ON OFF Power button 2 Slide the slide lever at the side of the camera The USB jack comes out as shown in the illustration 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on The charge lamp lights up in orange and charging starts When the charge lamp turns off charging is
30. ible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any inconvenience caused to users relating to the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or changes to such services e To view a website you will be redirected to it by the Sony server There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons e If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated you will be notified of the termination ahead of time on Sony s website etc The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the purposes of improving Sony s future products and services However no personal data will be recorded on such occasions sjuajuo9 jo a1qeL y9eas uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 4708 Photo Size Ez The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image The larger the photo size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the photo size the more images can be recorded 1 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 2 Select Photo Size by using A W and the desired size by using lt gt Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to decide Photo Size Usage guidelines No of Printing images EN 2592x1944 Suitable for prints 43 Less Fine Y 2356x1324 Suitable for play
31. k Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc e Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation 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 TM or marks are not used in all cases in this manual Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER 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 IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL 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 lt HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM gt U9 U09 jo og YyYoueas uoyelado yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 78 Index Numerics 360 Video Images 36 3D shooting MV TES init noite ia 31 Still vmmages ee eeeececeeeeesesessseeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessesnsssnneeees 29 C Charging E 22 Clock Settings iniciada 28 Computer Importing images Recommended environment cocinan 43 Uploading images cocino 47 Connecting Computer 46 D Dated KT te cs ai oct EE 63 Daylight Savinges E 64 Dell o da 51 Demo Mode cion 58 F Flicker Reduction c
32. lace fingers on the lens 3 Press the MOVIE ENTER button Press the MOVIE ENTER button again to finish shooting the MOVIE ENTER button movie e Continuous recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes The maximum size of a single movie file is approximately 2 GB Recording stops before 29 minutes if the file size reaches approximately 2 GB during movie recording e 3D shooting is only available for 1920x1080 size images e You cannot select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while shooting movies 3D shooting is not possible with the 360 Video Lens supplied MHS FS3K only S To best shoot an image Hold the camera horizontally Hold the camera securely so it does not move Do not swing the camera e Keep a distance between the camera and the subject of approximately 1 2 m to 5 0 m approx 3 feet 11 1 4 inches to 16 feet 4 7 8 inches Continued U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 3168 To shoot the 2D movie e Press the 3D 2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on e You can shoot in either the vertical or horizontal position To shoot still images during movie recording 2D only e Press the Shutter button fully down during movie recording The recorded still image appears small on the LCD screen of the camera The still image sizes are as follows depending on the movie size
33. le of a fully charged battery pack when you repeatedly execute operations such as setting to shooting mode turning on off the power or zooming Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the LCD screen High 777 e el oS Low The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about 5 minutes the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Auto power off function The Language Clock Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time page 28 e It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears yoreas U9 U09 jo og uoyelado yoess sBunes nueln xepul 246B Installing the software You can do the following using the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory Import images shot with the camera to a computer and play back Upload images to a network service 1 Press the ON OFF Power button to turn on the camera ON OFF Power button 2 Slide the slide lever at the side of the camera 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on When the USB connection is completed the Mass Storage screen appears on the LCD screen of the camera Continued sjuajuo9 jo a1qeL y9eas uoyelad
34. liant LCD screen LCD screen 6 cm 2 4 type 16 9 TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 720 x 320 dots Power general Power Built in rechargeable battery pack USB charging supplied from the computer by connecting with the supplied USB connection support cable Charging time Approx 200 mins full charge when charging from the USB connector of the computer Power consumption during shooting 3D 2 9W 2D 2 2W when the movie image size is 1280x720 30p Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 55 0 mm x 108 0 mm x 17 3 mm 2 1 4 inches x 4 3 8 inches x 11 16 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 125 g 4 4 oz Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Design and specifications are subject to change without notice U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 7768 Trademarks e Bloggie is a trademark of Sony Corporation e 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Home e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh Mac OS the Mac OS logo iMac iBook PowerBoo
35. n On viewing 3D image When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D compliant monitors you may experience discomfort in the form of eye strain fatigue or nausea To prevent these symptoms we recommend that you take regular breaks However you need to determine for yourself the length and frequency of breaks you require as they vary according to the individual If you experience any type of discomfort stop viewing the 3D images until you feel better and consult a physician as necessary Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device or software you have connected or are using with this camera Note that a child s eyesight is still at the development stage particularly children below the age of 6 Consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before letting your child view 3D Continued 358 U9 U09 jo og yoJees uoyelado yoess sBunnes nueln xepul images and make sure he she observes the above precautions when viewing such images The view of a 3D movie differs according to the individual s eyesight On image data compatibility e This camera supports MP4 format as movie file format Therefore movies recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MP4 format e This camera does not support AVCHD format and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in AVCHD format like a Digital HD Video camera
36. nded e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment e If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using e Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time U9 U09 jo a1qe 1 Yeas uoyelado y9ess sBunes nueln xepul 4308 Note on playback of movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 To play back and edit movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 recorded by the camera on your computer you need to install the software compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 or the Bloggie Software Even in a PC environment where operations are guaranteed images may not play back smoothly due to dropped frames etc Note that the imported image itself is not affected e If you are using a notebook PC be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in Sometimes normal operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC e A PC that supports 3D can be used to view movies e Operations are not
37. nn9es nueln xepul 1358 3 Select the desired menu item by using A V to set Photo Size button E ENTER 4 Select the desired setting item by using lt gt then press the MOVIE ENTER button Press the function button to exit the menu screen Setting items In the table below y indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed Click an item to jump to the corresponding page Items Shooting mode Playback mode Flicker Reduction v Beep Language Setting Demo Mode Initialize LUN Setting HDMI Output Format Date amp Time Daylight Savings Dl lt lt lt SS SS S S lt lt lt 1 Press the ON OFF Power button 2 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 3 Select amp Settings by using A V then press the MOVIE ENTER button 4 Select the desired setting item by using A F then press the MOVIE ENTER button The selected item will be highlighted Press the function button SH to exit the setting screen Press lt repeatedly to go back to the menu screen from the setting screen Continued Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 1458 OTo cancel changing settings Select Cancel then press the MOVIE ENTER button If Cancel does not
38. o yo9ess sBunes nueln xepul 25GB 4 Activate the installer Windows 7 Click Open folder to view files on the AutoPlay screen Double click Setup_Bloggie_Windows exe in the folder Windows Vista Windows XP Click Setup Bloggie Software on the AutoPlay screen amp AutoPlay fej ets g Bloggie Software 1 General options W Open folder to view files TALL Speed up my system View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel Share we men j Handbook Handboot ere IM Setup_Bloggie_Windows exe i amp AutoPlay e 8 8 E Bloggie Software L Always do this for software and games If the AutoPlay screen does not appear click Start Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click Bloggie Software Setup_Bloggie_Windows exe Macintosh Double click the BLOGGIE_SW icon Double click Setup Bloggie Mac dmg ELOGGIE_SW Continued U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 2668 Double click the Bloggie icon bloggie 5 Click Install and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 6 Disconnect the USB connection between the camera and computer after the installation is completed page 23 e For details on the Bloggie Software see page 45 e If you turn on or restart the computer while the camera is connected to the computer
39. o jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 7268 Image size over limit e You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera Maximum number of images already selected e Up to 100 files can be selected when using Delete Share it Later and Protect Operation cannot be executed for movie files e Playback zoom cannot be performed on movies Invalid operation e This message appears if you perform an invalid operation Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunes nueln xepul 73 Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions Still images Units Images Size 4 3 5M 2729 16 9 3M 6020 16 9 0 4M 33544 16 9 2M 3D 2445 e When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e When images recorded using other cameras are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size e When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for data management Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times These are the total times for all movie files Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes Units hour minute second Size 1920x1080 30p 1 20 00 0 47
40. occion 55 delo Eee E PO E 62 H HDMI OUT jack ciones 65 HDMI Out 61 Identifying parts Witt ala E enna e AR ENE era N E 25 L Language Seng 57 LUN Setii E 60 Macintosh computer 43 MO VIG Size cis isis areas 50 Number of still images ocio 74 Oia laa ey 43 Photo SE 48 IU Dh i eer eebe 49 Playback zoom ireas 41 Recordable time Of moies 74 Self Timer Settings EE Share ati 53 Software E 25 45 T Troubleshooting ocios 68 TSB EE 22 25 V View MOVIES iii 39 Still images Volume Control Warning messages 72 Webcamera coito aceptada 66 Windows Computer 43 LO 33 Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 795
41. ons Gs e The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately Depending on the conditions of use the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left System error e Turn the power off and then on again 12 e If you record movies for an extended period the camera temperature rises In this case stop recording movies Camera overheating Allow it to cool e The camera temperature has risen The power may turn off automatically or you may be unable to record movies Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Error formatting internal memory e Format the media again page 62 No images No images that can be played back have been recorded on the internal memory Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the internal memory for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Format the camera page 62 Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the internal memory Format the camera page 62 File error An error occurred while the image was playing back Playback on the camera cannot be guaranteed if files contain images processed on a computer or images shot by another camera File protected e Release the protection page 52 YyYoueas U9 U09 uoyelad
42. overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies Notes on the battery pack The battery pack is built into the camera Charge the camera before using for the first time e You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged In addition even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is For details on the usable battery pack see page 75 Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording A Black white red blue or green dots Ly IA Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunctio
43. ower button ON OFF Power button After turning on the camera confirm that it is in 3D mode shown by the ET icon 2 Compose the shot Be sure not to place fingers on the lens When shooting 2D images press A to zoom in or Y to zoom out 3 Press the Shutter button halfway AE lock indicator down The indicator AE lock lights on the top of the display 4 Press the Shutter button fully down Recorded images are saved in mp format The still image size is fixed to Eise 1920 x 1080 Size selection is not available To best shoot an image Hold the camera horizontally Hold the camera securely so it does not move Keep a distance between the camera and the subject of approximately 1 2 m to 5 0 m approx 3 feet 11 1 4 inches to 16 feet 4 7 8 inches Continued Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 29GB STo shoot a 2D still image e Press the 3D 2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on e You can shoot in either the vertical or horizontal position e The indicator AE AF lock lights on the top of the ERR display when the image is in focus by pressing the Y Shutter button half way down Olt you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm 4 inches e If the camera cannot fo
44. ra or before disposal delete any personal information e Even if you delete data on the internal memory or format the camera you may not delete data from the internal memory completely e To prevent the camera from restoring the internal memory data record any unnecessary data on the internal memory of the camera U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 76 Specifications Camera System Image device 4 5 mm 1 4 type CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 5 110 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 3 110 000 pixels still image 16 9 Approx 5 030 000 pixels still image 4 3 Approx 3 110 000 pixels 1920x1080 30p movie Lens F2 8 f 4 1 mm 3 16 inches When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 47 mm 1 7 8 inches 16 9 For still images 41 mm 1 5 8 inches 4 3 Exposure control Automatic exposure 3D format Side by Side File format Still images JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant Movies MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MP4 Audio MPEG AAC Recording media Internal Memory Approx 8 GB e When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files Available user capacity is as below Approx 7 7 GB Input and Output connectors HDMI jack HDMI mini connector USB jack type A built in USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 comp
45. reas U9 U09 jo og uoneJado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 6368 Daylight Savings Sets the camera for Daylight Saving Time 1 Press the function button Menu Select amp Settings Daylight Savings desired mode The time advances by one hour after setting to On On Sets the Daylight Savings on Y Off Sets the Daylight Savings off U9 U09 jo og Youeas uoyelado yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 646 Viewing images ona TV Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI jack with an HDMI cable sold separately Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Open the jack cover and connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable sold separately HDMI jack To HDMI jack To HDMI OUT jack 3 Turn on the camera 4 Turn on the TV and set the input Images shot with the camera appear on the TV 5 Select the images to play back 3D TV Allows 3D images shot by this camera to be played back in 3D For TVs that do not support 3D The 3D images are played back in 2D e Connect the mini HDMI jack of the HDMI cable sold separately to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera Do not connect the output jack of the camera to that of other devices This may result in malfunction e Some devices may not work properly Image and sound may not be output Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo You
46. t maximum 5M 2592 x 1944 and movies at maximum 1920 x 1080 30p full high vision page 48 50 Also you can record still i images during movie Q recording ED A y o E JS D N Des a D ES gt A 5 N During a walk Take compact Bloggie with you anywhere a anytime Take it out and record casually Q oF On atrip Attach the 360 Video Lens to Bloggie and shoot exciting 360 degree panoramic images of the world around you Enjoy 360 degree panoramic images by playing back with the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory page 36 MHS FS3K only HGB Continued Share your life Import and upload captured moments You can upload images easily and intuitively using the Bloggie Software pre loaded on the internal memory page 25 47 You can also choose the images and the sharing site to upload in advance Share it Later page 53 Connect to TV Connect your Bloggie to a TV with an HDMI cable sold separately and enjoy images on the big screen page 65 You can still enjoy 2D movies with a TV that does not support 3D Continued U9 U09 jo aJqeL y9ess uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 658 Enjoy AU images Shoot in 3D You can shoot still images and movies in 3D with this camera This camera allows you to record any scene in 3D recreating the feeling of really being there See page 29 31 about the way to shoot View in 3D You can view
47. tect your data Notes on recording playback and connection e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 76 before operating the camera e Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired e Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation Otherwise the camera may not properly record or play back images e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 76 e Do not shake or strike the camera It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged When connecting your camera to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera Playback of movies other than those shot edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed On camera s temperature The camera may get warm due to continuous use but it is not a malfunction On the
48. tely is connected U9 U09 jo og youees uoneJado y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 4168 Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Select a movie then press the MOVIE ENTER button 3 Press Y 4 Press to increase or to decrease the VOL FETED volume 00 00 12 O 3 Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 4268 Recommended computer environment The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 Others CPU Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 20 GHz or faster Memory 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 200 MB Display 1 024 x 768 dots or more l Windows XP 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software or importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 6 The Bloggie Software Mac OS X v10 5 to v10 6 Others CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 1 6 GHz or faster PowerPC is not supported Memory GB or more Application QuickTime 7 The latest version is recomme
49. the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable sold separately The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there See page 39 about the way to view 768 sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL yoJees uoneJado y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook eess eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Notes on using the Camera E 3 Life With Bloque eres 5 Operation SO aroimeniosmiscscatenemnds 11 About operation buttons of the camera 12 Menu Settings Search 13 Identifying Pallesacandesienannnemaem anes 16 List of icons displayed on the screen 17 How to hold the Camera cccooccccnononcnonanancninananann 19 Getting started Shooting Checking the accessories supplied 21 Charging the CAMEL A ees een 22 Installing the software en 25 Setting the language and clock seenen 28 3D shooting Still images ALPE noroeste 29 3D shooting Movies Berger 31 Zoom 33 Light See 34 Get Tmer EE 35 Shooting 360 Video images MHS FS3K only TE 36 858 Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe 1 y9ess sBunes nueln xepul Viewing Viewing SE Eed dE ENN 39 Playback ZOO 41 Volume Control een 42 Computer Recommended computer environment e 43 Using the Bloggie Software oocrconncorianionnnnnos 45 Importing images to a Computeren 46 Uploading images to a media service 47 Settings
50. tly Do not expose the camera to water The camera is not water resistant e Do not leave the camera in an extremely hot place such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the camera e Even if you do not use the camera for an extended period fully charge the camera every 6 to 12 months to maintain the camera s function Also store the camera in a cool dry place On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant consult your nearest Sony dealer The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used YyYoueas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe y9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 7568 Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic fields e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases may be irreparable On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other pla
51. ulti selector button is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera The display changes according to how the camera is held vertically or horizontally S nauzg Ed Function buttons Button function varies depending on when shooting or playing back images The function that is allocated to a function button is displayed on the LCD screen of the camera As illustrated below press the A function button when you want to use the A function J or press the B function button for the B function Menu In this handbook the phrase Press the function button Menu is used to explain a Menu function e Press the C 3D 2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting youees U9 U09 uoneJado jo alqe y9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 12GB Menu Settings Search In the table below v indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed Click an item to jump to the corresponding page Items Shooting mode Playback mode Photo Size Vv Movie Size v Delete Protect Share it Later 3D Adjust 1 Press the ON OFF Power button 2 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen ON OFF Power button Continued Youeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a qe yoess sBu
52. utton ON OFF Power button 3 Press and hold both sides of the 360 Video Lens then attach it to the camera in the direction e Attach the hooks of the 360 Video Lens to the attaching parts of the camera as shown in the illustration The camera shifts to the 360 Video mode automatically and the ring shaped image appears on the LCD screen Continued U9 U09 Jo a1qeL youeas uoneJado yo9ess sBuineg nuelN xepul 3668 4 Start shooting page 29 31 e Do not attach or remove the 360 Video Lens during shooting e The still image size is fixed to 3M 16 9 and the movie size is fixed to 1920 x 1080 30p e When you attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera you cannot operate zooming or settings e Do not hold the camera by the 360 Video Lens only To place the camera vertically Attach the bottom part of the 360 Video Lens case to the bottom of the camera OTo remove the 360 Video Lens Press and hold both sides of the 360 Video Lens then pull it in the opposite direction of when attaching Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunes nueln xepul 3768 Viewing 360 Video images You can play back 360 Video images on the computer using the Bloggie Software For details on the installation of the Bloggie Software see page 25 Image played back on this camera Image played back on the computer using the Bloggie Software MA C
53. xepul 53GB 3D Adjust Adjusts the parallax of a 3D image 1 Press the function button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the MOVIE ENTER button to select the image you want to adjust 3 Press the function button Menu to display the menu screen 4 Select 1 3D Adjust by using A V and the desired size by using lt gt Then press the MOVIE ENTER button to decide Black bars are displayed after adjustment e 3D Adjust cannot function when the index is being played back This function helps to prevent your eyes becoming tired Reducing the 3D effect reduces eyestrain Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yoess sBunnes nueln xepul 54GB Flicker Reduction Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro shutter 1 Press the function button Menu Select 5 Settings Flicker Reduction desired mode On Uses the Flicker Reduction Y Off Does not use the Flicker Reduction U9 U09 jo og Yeas uoleledo yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul 55GB Beep Sets the sound for when you operate the camera 1 Press the function button Menu Select 5 Settings Beep gt desired mode si On Turns on the beep sound when you press the 4 Shutter button or the MOVIE ENTER button Off Turns off the beep sound Yeas U9 U09 uoyelado jo a1qe yo9ess sBunnes nueln xepul
54. xepul 6968 The top and bottom edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV that is not compatible with full pixel display Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen e Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen when viewing movies recorded with the camera held in the vertical position on a TV or a computer This is not a malfunction Deleting Cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 52 Your computer does not recognize the camera e When the battery level is low charge the camera Turn on the camera and connect to a computer Use the USB connection support cable supplied e Disconnect the USB connection support cable from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device e Set LUN Setting to Multi page 60 Cannot import images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 43 e When you format the internal memory with a computer you may not be able to import the images to

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