Page 1: Before Use
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M4 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4]...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Help Guide Inserting the battery pack into the camera [8] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [9] Charging by connecting to a computer [10] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [11] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [12] Removing the battery pack [13]...
Page 3 Help Guide List of mode dial functions [25] Intelligent Auto [26] Superior Auto [27] About Scene Recognition [28] The advantages of automatic shooting [29] Program Auto [30] Sweep Panorama [31] Scene Selection [32] Shutter Priority [33] Aperture Priority [34] Manual Exposure [35] BULB [36] Memory recall [37] Movie [38]...
Page 4 Help Guide Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [50] Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [51] DISP Button (Finder) [52] DISP Button (Monitor) [53] TC/UB Disp. Switch [54] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [55] Aspect Ratio (still image) [56] Quality (still image) [57] Panorama: Size [58]...
Page 5 Help Guide Exposure Comp. [75] Metering Mode [76] AE lock [77] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [78] Zebra [79] Exposure Set. Guide [80] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [81] Cont. Shooting [82] Spd Priority Cont. [83] Self-timer [84] Self-timer(Cont) [85] Cont.
Page 6: Auto
Help Guide Adjusting color tones White Balance [98] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [99] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [100] Creative Style [101] Recording movies Movie recording formats [102] File Format (movie) [103] Record Setting (movie) [104] Dual Video REC [105] Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) [106] Auto Dual Rec [107]...
Page 7: Shutter
Help Guide Function of the control ring [123] Function of the C button [124] Function of the Center button [125] Function of the Left button [126] Function of the Right button [127] Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [128] Smile/Face Detect.
Page 8: Zoom
Help Guide Viewing still images Playing back images [151] Playback zoom [152] Image Index [153] Switching the screen display (during playback) [154] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [155] Deleting multiple selected images [156] Playing back movies Playing back movies [157] Motion Shot Video [158] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [159]...
Page 9: Changing Settings
Help Guide Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [168] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [169] Viewfinder Bright. [170] Finder Color Temp. [171] Function for VF close [172] Volume Settings [173] Audio signals [174] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [175] Tile Menu [176] Mode Dial Guide [177] Delete confirm.
Page 10 Help Guide Date/Time Setup [196] Area Setting [197] Copyright Info [198] Format [199] File Number [200] Select REC Folder [201] New Folder [202] Folder Name [203] Recover Image DB [204] Display Media Info. [205] Version [206] Certification Logo (For some models only) [207] Setting Reset [208] Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone...
Page 11: Adding Applications To The Product
Help Guide Send to Computer [217] Transferring images to a TV View on TV [218] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode [219] WPS Push [220] Access Point Set. [221] Edit Device Name [222] Disp MAC Address [223] SSID/PW Reset [224] Reset Network Set.
Page 12: Using A Computer
Help Guide Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [234] Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [235] Using the software PlayMemories Home [236] Installing PlayMemories Home [237] Software for Mac computers [238] Image Data Converter [239] Installing Image Data Converter [240] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [241] Remote Camera Control [242]...
Page 13 Help Guide Precautions Precautions [252] On the internal rechargeable battery [253] Notes on the battery pack [254] Charging the battery pack [255] Notes on memory card [256] Cleaning this product On cleaning [257] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [258] Recordable time of movies [259] Using this product abroad...
Page 14: Focus
Help Guide If you have problems Troubleshooting [266] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [267] You cannot turn on the product. [268] The power turns off suddenly. [269] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [270] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 15: Viewing Images
Help Guide The eyes of the subject come out red. [290] Dots appear and remain on the screen. [291] You cannot shoot images continuously. [292] The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [293] No images appear on the viewfinder. [294] No images appear on the monitor.
Page 16: Memory Cards
Help Guide The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. [315] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [316] Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. [317] Printing You cannot print images.
Page 17 Help Guide Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [333] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1) Micro USB Cable (1)
Page 18: Manual
Help Guide Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2. Power/Charge lamp 3. Shutter button 4. Mode dial 5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever...
Page 19 Help Guide If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera turns on. 12. Hook for strap (N mark) Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone.
Page 20: List Of Icons On The Screen
Help Guide Supports Micro USB compatible device. 22. HDMI micro jack 23. MENU button 24. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) 25. Control wheel (Playback) button 27. For shooting: C (Custom) button For viewing: (Delete) button 28. Battery insertion slot 29. Battery lock lever 30.
Page 21: Sweep
Help Guide Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4573718122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 5:43:01 PM]...
Page 22 Help Guide Histogram display P P* A S M Shoot Mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card/Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA Image size of still images Image quality of still images file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4573718122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 5:43:01 PM]...
Page 23 Help Guide Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning Airplane Mode Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Micref Level Low Wind Noise Reduct.
Page 24 Help Guide Spot metering area C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder-File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image Dual Video REC PC Remote Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on 240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps Frame rate for HFR shooting Recording timing Writing data...
Page 25 Help Guide Unable to shoot Still images Auto Dual Rec Drive mode Metering Mode Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ±0.0 Flash Comp. Focus Mode 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) Focus Area DRO/Auto HDR ND Filter +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Smile/Face Detect.
Page 26: Focus
Help Guide Picture Profile Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed Bracket indicator STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control ring function Control wheel function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed...
Page 27: Using The Wrist Strap
Help Guide Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2015-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode Copyright information exists for image REC Control 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Shooting Standby Shooting Setting Guide display for HFR shooting...
Page 28 Help Guide [5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product. 2.
Page 29 Help Guide 2. Grasp both sides of the eyepiece (B) and pull it towards the monitor side until it clicks. 3. Slide the diopter-adjustment lever. Hint To store the viewfinder Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks. Then push down the viewfinder.
Page 30: Inserting The Battery Pack Into The
Help 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.
Page 31: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The
Help Guide 3. Close the cover. [9] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it.
Page 32 Help Guide For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
Page 33: Charging By Connecting To A
Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [10] How to Use...
Page 34: Screen Mode
Help Guide Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time.
Page 35 The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 36: Inserting A Memory
Help Guide may be damaged. As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor. Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor.
Page 37: Removing The Memory
Help Guide 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card cover. Hint 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.
Page 38: Usable Memory
Help Guide How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [16] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Page 39 Help Guide Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2) *Memory Stick media with a capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera. Usable SD cards SD memory card / SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card / microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card...
Page 40: Setting Language, Date And
Help Guide micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera 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.
Page 41: Using The Control
Help Guide 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 on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), (Drive Mode),...
Page 42: Using Menu
Help Guide Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. : Adjust zoom by turning the control ring. [20] 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 operation methods.
Page 43: Using The Fn (Function)
Help Guide 3. 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. 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.
Page 44 Help Guide 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. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control ring. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 45 Help Guide [22] 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. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
Page 46: Shooting Still Images
Help Guide 4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 47: Focus Indicator
Help Guide 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights up.
Page 48: Shooting Movies
Help Guide Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast of the subject 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.
Page 49: List Of Mode Dial
Help Guide If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the lens operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording. For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Recordable time of movies.”...
Page 50: Intelligent
Help Guide Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). MR (Memory recall): Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.
Page 51: Superior
Help Guide The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. [27] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition.
Page 52: About Scene
Help Guide [28] 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: When the product recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line:...
Page 53: The Advantages Of Automatic
Help Guide The advantages of automatic shooting This camera is equipped with the following three automatic shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], and [Program Auto]. (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes.
Page 54: Program
Help Guide Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the control wheel, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product. This function is available when you do not use the flash. “P”...
Page 55: Panorama:
Help Guide (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 Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image.
Page 56: Scene Selection
Help Guide 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. The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations.
Page 57 Help Guide Macro: Shoots close-ups of the subjects, such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Page 58 Help Guide 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. Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors.
Page 59: Shutter Priority
Help Guide Note Under the following settings, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring: [Night Scene] [Night Portrait] [Fireworks] In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded.
Page 60: Aperture Priority
Help Guide 2. Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks.
Page 61: Metering
Help Guide screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Hint 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).
Page 62: Drive
Help Guide Hint By assigning [AEL hold] or [AEL toggle] to a desired button and turning the control ring or the control wheel while pressing that button, you can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode...
Page 63: Memory Recall
Help Guide If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Hint Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function.
Page 64 Help Guide have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE (movie) button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Page 65 Help Guide 4. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button. The camera will automatically start recording as soon as you finish shooting. Menu item details Record Setting: Selects the frame rate of the movie from [60p 50M]/[50p 50M], [30p 50M]/[25p 50M], and [24p 50M*].
Page 66 Help Guide When [ REC Timing] is set to [Start Trigger] and you press the MOVIE button again during shooting, the camera will end shooting and start recording. To redo shooting You can cancel recording by selecting [Cancel] on the screen. However, the movie recorded up to the point you cancelled will be saved.
Page 67 Help Guide Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1676×566 Recordable duration: Approx. 2 seconds Frame Rate]: 960fps/1000fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1136×384 Recordable duration: Approx. 2 seconds Priority Setting]: [Shoot Time Priority] Frame Rate]: 240fps/250fps Effective pixel number read out from image sensor: 1676×566 Recordable duration: Approx.
Page 68: The Zoom Features Available With This
Help Guide 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. 1. Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product.
Page 69: About Zoom
Help Guide [42] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated.
Page 70: Zoom Func. On
Help Guide [44] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Speed Sets the zoom speed of the camera's zoom lever. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast.
Page 71: Using Flash
Help Guide Zooms in/out at certain angle steps when you operate the zoom by turning the control ring. Note In the following situations, the zoom function activates as if [Zoom Func. on Ring] is set to [Standard], even if it is set to [Step]. When using the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
Page 72: Notes On Using The
Help Guide Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up.
Page 73: Flash Comp
Help Guide You can also set the flash mode by pressing the (Flash Mode) on the control wheel. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter.
Page 74 Help Guide [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.
Page 75 Help Guide Histogram Level For viewfinder* [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.
Page 76: Switching Between The Viewfinder And The
Help Guide You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder. To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 77 Help Guide If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is displayed in the viewfinder only. file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4573718122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 5:43:01 PM]...
Page 78 Help Guide [52] 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 (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 79: Tc/Ub Disp
Help Guide Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Level: Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front-back directions. When the product is level in both directions, the indicator turns to green.
Page 80 Help Guide 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 → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2...
Page 81 Help Guide corresponds to [L]. [56] 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 → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Suitable for standard prints.
Page 82 Help Guide RAW & JPEG: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. The JPEG image quality is set to [Fine].
Page 83: Focus Mode
Help Guide When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 [59] 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.
Page 84: Focus Area
Help Guide (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.
Page 85: Center Lock-On
Help Guide On the Flexible Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel. Expand Flexible Spot: If the product fails to focus on the single selected point, it uses the focus points around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus.
Page 86 Help Guide 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Note [Center Lock-on AF] may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
Page 87: Manual Focus
Help Guide 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. [64] 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.
Page 88 Help Guide 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 → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 89: Focus Magnif
Help Guide Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Hint You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. [67] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.
Page 90: Peaking
Help Guide Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds.
Page 91: Peaking Color
Help Guide The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable. [70] 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.
Page 92: Af/Mf
Help Guide [72] How to 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. The setting applies to both still images and movies. 1.
Page 93 Help Guide In [Sweep Panorama] mode When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. When [Scene Selection] is set to the following modes: [Landscape] [Sports Action] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] 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.
Page 94: Exposure Comp
Help Guide When the person is moving too much. If the person is moving too much, the detection frame may not display correctly over their eyes. [75] 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).
Page 95 Help Guide 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).
Page 96: Cont
Help Guide If you select the [AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be assigned to the [Left Button] or [Right Button]. [78] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure...
Page 97: Exposure Set
Help Guide 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+: Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set.
Page 98: Single
Help Guide You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressing (Drive Mode) button of the control wheel. Menu item details Single Shooting: Shoots one still image.
Page 99: Spd Priority Cont
Help Guide Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting]. 1. MENU→ Note Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode has been set to [Sweep Panorama]. The shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and a scene other than [Sports Action] is selected.
Page 100 Help Guide Hint In [Spd Priority Cont.] mode, the focus is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down for the first image, and locked for subsequent shots. However, the camera can continue adjusting the exposure for subsequent shots. To keep adjusting the exposure throughout the continuous shooting, set the settings as follows: Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Auto] or [Off].
Page 101 Help Guide The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] [Smile Shutter] [85] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
Page 102 Help Guide operates after 2 seconds. Hint Press the shutter button again to stop the self-timer countdown. Press the button of the control wheel and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. [86] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont.
Page 103 Help Guide This setting shoots nine images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont.
Page 104: Single Bracket
Help Guide [87] 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.
Page 105 Help Guide This setting shoots a total of nine images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. 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.
Page 106: Settings For Bracket
Help Guide Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [89] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous...
Page 107: Indicator During Bracket
Help Guide 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt: Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing.
Page 108 Help Guide Monitor (For viewfinder) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.7 EV steps Flash compensation -1.0 step Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting.
Page 109 Help Guide 3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self- portrait/ -timer] to [Off], then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity...
Page 110: Iso Auto Min
Help Guide [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ISO] is set to a value lower than ISO 125, the range for recordable subject brightness (dynamic range) may decrease. The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 125 and ISO 12800 are available.
Page 111: Multi Frame Nr
Help Guide 1/32000―30": The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set. Hint The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between [Faster], [Fast], [Standard], [Slow], and [Slower] is 1 EV. Note If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to [ISO AUTO Maximum] in [ISO AUTO], in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure, the shutter speed will be slower than the speed set in [ISO AUTO Min.
Page 112 Help Guide You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Select [ISO AUTO] under [ISO] and press the right side of the control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
Page 113: Auto Hdr
Help Guide When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M] or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] will be set to [Off]. 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.
Page 114: White Balance
Help Guide When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs, you may not obtain good HDR images. will be displayed over the recorded image to inform you when the camera detects image blurring. Change the composition or re-shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur, as needed.
Page 115 Help Guide The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. C.Temp./Filter: Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup]. Custom Setup: Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment.
Page 116: Picture Effect
Help Guide Note 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 orange 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.
Page 117 Help Guide 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.
Page 118: Creative Style
Help Guide such a situation, 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. [Picture Effect] cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama].
Page 119 Help Guide Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. Sunset: For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. Night Scene: The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes. Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves.
Page 120: Movie Recording Formats
Help Guide [102] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats The following movie recording formats are available with this camera. What is XAVC S? Records high-definition movies such as 4K by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
Page 121 Help Guide Audio: LPCM In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K], the following kind of memory card is needed: SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10 ( UHS-I-compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 1 ( ) or faster) When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more...
Page 122 Help Guide S 4K or XAVC S HD 120p/100p format. If you finish recording in XAVC S 4K or XAVC S HD 120p/100p format and want to record another movie in one of those formats, turn the power OFF and wait a while before resuming recording. Even if the recording time is less than 5 minutes, recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the temperature of the recording environment.
Page 123 Help Guide When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] Movies shot are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i- compatible devices), approximately 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), 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.
Page 124 Help Guide 120 fps/100 fps. You can create smoother slow-motion images using compatible editing equipment. Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 ×...
Page 125: Dual Video Rec
Help Guide To play back 60p/50p/24p/25p movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the 60p/50p/24p/25p formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 60p/50p/24p/25p format, 60p/50p/24p/25p movies will be output as 60i/50i movies. [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection]...
Page 126 Help Guide Rec when you want to record both movies and still images at the same time. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording the movie. 2. Press the shutter button to capture a still image. If you press the shutter button halfway down, the remaining number of still images you can shoot will be displayed on the screen.
Page 127 Help Guide When a trimmed image is recorded, both the image before trimming and the trimmed image will be recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Auto Dual Rec] → desired setting. 2. Press the MOVIE button to start movie recording. Still images will be shot automatically.
Page 128 Help Guide Menu item details L: 17M/M: 7.5M/S: 4.2M [109] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard [110] How to Use...
Page 129 Help Guide [111] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Settings (movie) Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off / On Aspect: Sets the aspect marker display.
Page 130: Audio Recording
Help Guide Menu item details Intelligent Active: Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect. Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change.
Page 131: Wind Noise Reduct
Help Guide You can select the microphone level for movie recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Micref Level] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Records the ambient sounds within a certain level. This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations.
Page 132: Movie Button
Help Guide 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [ 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 speed when recording in dark locations.
Page 133 Help Guide Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to http://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen.
Page 134 Help Guide Gamma Selects a gamma curve. Movie: Standard gamma curve for movies Still: Standard gamma curve for still images Cine1: Softens the contrast in dark parts and emphasizes gradation in bright parts to produce a relaxed color movie. (equivalent to HG4609G33) Cine2: Similar to [Cine1] but optimized for editing with up to 100% video signal.
Page 135 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
Page 136 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set], [Knee] is set to [Off]. S-Gamut is a color space unique to Sony that provides a wide color space equivalent to film cameras. However, S-Gamut setting of this camera does not support the whole color space of S-Gamut;...
Page 137 Help Guide [119] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies High Frame Rate You can select the exposure mode for HFR shooting based on the subject and effect you want. (Camera Settings) → [High Frame Rate] → desired settings. 1.
Page 138: Function Menu Set
Help Guide Program Shift cannot be registered. [121] 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.
Page 139: Function Of The C Button
Help Guide [123] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the control ring Once you assign a function to the control ring, you can perform that function by simply turning the control ring when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
Page 140: Function Of The Left Button
Help Guide pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [126] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for...
Page 141 Help Guide [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 (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images. 1.
Page 142 Help Guide [129] 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 → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function.
Page 143 Help Guide are shown. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint 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].
Page 144 Help Guide Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [ Quality] is [RAW]. [131] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (New Registration) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist.
Page 145: Red Eye Reduction
Help Guide Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Delete]. If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note 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].
Page 146 Help Guide trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.
Page 147 Help Guide [137] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR (still image) When you set the shutter speed to 1/3 second(s) 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.
Page 148 Help Guide 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 → (Camera Settings) → [ High ISO NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal: Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.
Page 149: Grid Line
Help Guide The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Write Date] is not available for RAW images. [140] 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.”...
Page 150: Auto Review
Help Guide 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.
Page 151 Help Guide 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 → (Custom Settings) → [Live View Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Setting Effect ON: Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings.
Page 152 Help Guide 2. Press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function, then shoot an image. The brightness due to [Bright Monitoring] will continue after shooting. To return the monitor brightness to normal, press the key to which you assigned the [Bright Monitoring] function once again.
Page 153 Help Guide Note When the Electronic Viewfinder is pushed down, the images are always displayed on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. [146] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted.
Page 154 Help Guide Shoot with the mechanical shutter only. Electronic Shut.: Shoot with the electronic shutter only. The availability of flash shooting, shutter speed, and with or without shutter sound for each setting is as below. Mechanical Shut. Flash: Shutter speed: BULB to 1/2000 second Shutter sound: mechanical shutter sound and electronic shutter sound Electronic Shut.
Page 155: Wheel Lock
Help Guide Shut.]. Long Exposure NR Bulb shooting The [ Shutter Type] setting may be cancelled when shooting with a function downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps. [148] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Wheel Lock You can set whether the wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.
Page 156: Playing Back Images
Help Guide Note Even if you perform [Deactivate Monitor], the backlight of monitor remains on. To turn off the backlight, switch the monitor mode to viewfinder mode using the [FINDER/MONITOR] function. [150] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product ND Filter If you use an ND filter, the amount of light entering the camera is reduced.
Page 157: Playback Zoom
Help Guide 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]. [152] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images...
Page 158: Deleting A Displayed Image
Help Guide Menu item details 9 Images/25 Images To return to single-image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel. To display 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.
Page 159: Deleting Multiple Selected Images
Help Guide You can delete an image displayed. 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. [156] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images...
Page 160: Playing Back Movies
Help Guide [157] 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 back using the control wheel. 3.
Page 161: Playing Back Panoramic Images
Help Guide To exit [Motion Shot Video] playback, select If you fail to make the trail, you can adjust the interval of the image tracking using Note You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image.
Page 162: Specify Printing
Help Guide [160] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.”...
Page 163: Display Rotation
Help Guide Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. [162] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions...
Page 164 Help Guide 2. Select [Enter]. Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off], 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], [5 Sec], [10 Sec] or [30 Sec].
Page 165: Beauty Effect
Help Guide Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (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 on the center of the control wheel.
Page 166: Viewing Images On An Hd Tv
Help Guide 2. Select the face for which you want to use the Beauty Effect. 3. Select the desired effect and perform the retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Skin Toning): Adjusts the skin color as you like. 1.
Page 167 Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint 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.
Page 168 Help Guide Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV. When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device.
Page 169: Monitor Brightness
Help Guide 5. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [On]. 6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV remote control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button.
Page 170 Help Guide When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2.
Page 171: Volume Settings
Help Guide Function for VF close Sets whether to turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Function for VF close] → desired setting. Menu item details Power OFF: Turns the power off when the viewfinder is stowed. Not Power OFF: Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed.
Page 172 Help Guide Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Shutter: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject.
Page 173: Tile Menu
Help Guide : Error Note Eye-Fi cards are only sold in certain countries/regions. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly. 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.
Page 174: Display Quality
Help 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 → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the Mode Dial Guide.
Page 175: Pwr Save Start Time
Help Guide Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [180] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1.
Page 176: Demo Mode
Help Guide a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. [182] 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.
Page 177 Help Guide Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit. TC Preset: Sets the time code. UB Preset: Sets the user bit. TC Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.) TC Run: Sets the count up format for the time code.
Page 178 Help Guide 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel. 2. Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits. 3. Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2, then press in the center of the control wheel.
Page 179: Hdmi Resolution
Help Guide How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [TC Make], then press in the center of the control wheel. Preset: Records the newly set time code on the recording medium. Regenerate: Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code.
Page 180: Ctrl For Hdmi
Help Guide models) Set 1080/24p or 1080/60p as the HDMI output format when [ Record Setting] is set to [24p 24M(FX)], [24p 17M(FH)], or [24p 50M]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → [1080p] or [2160p/1080p]. 2.
Page 181 Help Guide [187] 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 Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Displays the shooting information on the TV.
Page 182 Help Guide Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off]. [189] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu REC Control (movie) If you connect the camera to an external recorder/player, you can remotely command the recorder/player to start/stop recording using the camera.
Page 183 Help Guide Standby for movie shooting This is the state before you start movie shooting by pressing the MOVIE button, after turning the mode dial to (Movie) and setting the values for shutter speed and aperture. The icon “STBY” is displayed on the screen. HDMI Audio Out.]→desired setting.
Page 184: Usb Connection
Help Guide the camera's memory card. HDMI Only(25p)*: Outputs a 4K movie in 25p to the external recording/playback device without recording on the camera’s memory card. Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to PAL. Note This item can be set only when the camera is in movie mode and connected to a 4K- compatible device.
Page 185: Usb Lun Setting
Help Guide Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. PC Remote: Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control this product from the computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto].
Page 186 Help Guide Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc.
Page 187: Area Setting
Help Guide [197] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [198] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Copyright Info You can write copyright information onto the still images.
Page 188 Help Guide 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press in the center of the control wheel, the character type will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press in the center, the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one-by-one in order.
Page 189: File Number
Help Guide In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera. [199] 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.
Page 190: Select Rec Folder
Help Guide [201] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form].
Page 191: Recover Image Db
Help Guide 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: 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: 10050405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2015) Note You cannot change the [Folder Name] settings for movies.
Page 192: Setting Reset
Help Guide [206] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. [207] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo (For some models only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1.
Page 193: Playmemories Mobile
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 (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). [210] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions...
Page 194: Connecting The Product To An Iphone Or Ipad
Help Guide The smartphone is connected to the product. [211] 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.
Page 195 Help Guide 3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. [212] 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.
Page 196: Smart Remote Embedded
Help Guide When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. 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.
Page 197 Help Guide product becomes darker. Also, you cannot use the viewfinder for still image/movie recording. 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.
Page 198: Send To Smartphone
Help Guide 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. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.
Page 199 Help Guide 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 Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using on the control wheel, then press MENU →...
Page 200: Touch Sharing
Help Guide 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. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4].
Page 201: Send To Computer
Help Guide NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. Note 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] →...
Page 202: View On Tv
Help Guide You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If 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. When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi-Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import."...
Page 203: Airplane Mode
Help Guide 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. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TV or network-enabled TV (including wired network-enabled TVs).
Page 204: Access Point Set
Help Guide Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method. If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button method, perform [Access Point Set.].
Page 205 Help Guide Access points without the 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. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.
Page 206: Edit Device Name
Help Guide 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. Enters a space. To cancel 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.
Page 207: Disp Mac Address
Help Guide [223] 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]. [224] 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...
Page 208: Opening A Service Account
Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, refer to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (http://www.sony.net/pmca/) [228] 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.
Page 209 Help Guide http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. [230] How to Use...
Page 210: Launching The Downloaded Application
Help Guide Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key.
Page 211: Playmemories Home
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 → (Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].
Page 212: Installing Playmemories Home
Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using your computer's Internet browser, go to the URL below and download PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions. http://www.sony.net/pm/ An internet connection is required. For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page. http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ 2.
Page 213: Software For Mac Computers
DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). [238] How to Use Using a computer Using the software...
Page 214: Installing Image Data Converter
[240] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [241] How to Use Using a computer...
Page 215: Installing Remote Camera Control
[243] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [244] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...
Page 216: Importing Images To The Computer
Help Guide 2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3. Check from (Setup) that [USB Connection] is set to [Mass Storage]. 4. Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (supplied) (A) . If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer.
Page 217: Disconnecting The Product From The Computer
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.
Page 218 (HD) movies than DVD discs. Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, PlayStation 3, etc.) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc.
Page 219 You can create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) that can be played back on AVCHD- compatible playback devices (such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players or the PlayStation 3, etc.). A. How to create using a computer...
Page 220 Help Guide With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home. Your computer must be able to create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs). When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable.
Page 221 Help Guide B. How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs using a Blu-ray recorder, HDD recorder, etc. For details, refer to the device's operating instructions. [252] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards...
Page 222 Help Guide On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between approximately 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 product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product.
Page 223 Help Guide DVD players and DVD recorders do not support AVCHD format, so they cannot playback AVCHD movie discs. Also, if a high definition image quality (HD) disc recorded with AVCHD format is inserted in either of DVD players or DVD recorders, the disc may be unable to eject from the device.
Page 224: On The Internal Rechargeable Battery
Help Guide unpleasant symptoms occur, stop using the viewfinder until they resolve, and consult your doctor if necessary. Notes on the flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers. Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it. If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.
Page 225 Help Guide Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. 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.
Page 226 Help Guide Remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
Page 227 Help Guide electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. 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.
Page 228: Cleaning The Lens
Help Guide damaged. If the memory card is used near areas with strong magnetization, or used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the memory card may become damaged. Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction.
Page 229: Number Of Still Images
Help Guide Cleaning 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: Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
Page 230: Recordable Time Of Movies
Help Guide RAW & JPEG 8 GB: 235 images 16 GB: 470 images 32 GB: 950 images 64 GB: 1900 images 8 GB: 355 images 16 GB: 710 images 32 GB: 1400 images 64 GB: 2850 images When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more pictures than shown above.
Page 231 Help Guide 25p 60M 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m 24p 100M* 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 1 h 15 m 24p 60M* 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m...
Page 232 Help Guide 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 5 m File Format]: [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX) 50i 24M(FX) 8 GB: 40 m 16 GB: 1 h 25 m 32 GB: 3 h 64 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 8 GB: 55 m 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 5 m...
Page 233: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording
Help Guide 8 GB: 1 h 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 10 m 64 GB: 8 h 25 m 1280x720 30p 6M 1280x720 25p 6M 8 GB: 2 h 35 m 16 GB: 5 h 20 m 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.
Page 234: Plug Adaptor
Help Guide inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter. When is indicated, stop recording the movie. If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully. [260] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad...
Page 235: Zeiss Lens
Help Guide [262] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information ZEISS lens The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ZEISS in accordance with the quality standards of ZEISS in Germany.
Page 236 We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. [265] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Cyber-shot, , Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo,...
Page 237 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. http://www.sony.net/ file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4573718122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 5:43:01 PM]...
Page 238: You Cannot Insert The Battery Pack Into The Product
Help Guide [267] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked. Make sure that the battery is NP-BX1. [268] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power...
Page 239: The Battery Pack Is Not Charged
Help Guide level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. 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. [271] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power...
Page 240: You Cannot Record Images
Help Guide [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Viewfinder] and the Electronic Viewfinder is popped up. Push down the Electronic Viewfinder or change [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto]. [274] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Page 241: The Image Is Out Of Focus
Help Guide [277] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The same image is captured multiple times. Set the drive mode to [Single Shooting]. [278] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The shutter is released continuously. The camera may automatically take multiple shots and perform overlay processing under the following conditions: [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame NR].
Page 242: The Flash Does Not Work
Help Guide You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. During Self-portrait shooting. Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [281] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash.
Page 243: The Date And Time Are Recorded Incorrectly
Help Guide [Scene Selection]: [Sports Action] [Fireworks] [284] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. [285] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Page 244: Dark Shadow Appears On The Image
Help Guide [Picture Profile] is set. Set [Picture Profile] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. [288] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination.
Page 245: You Cannot Shoot Images Continuously
Help Guide [292] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. [293] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial.
Page 246: The Image Is Blurred
Help Guide 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. Set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition.
Page 247: Images Cannot Be Played Back
Help Guide [Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set the [Wheel Lock] to [Unlock]. [301] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Page 248 Help Guide Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. [305] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. [306] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi...
Page 249: You Cannot Send Movies To A Smartphone
Help Guide Charge the battery pack and try again. [309] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] before recording movies.
Page 250: The Computer Does Not Recognize This Product
Help Guide Place the (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.
Page 251: Formatted The Memory Card By Mistake
Help Guide [315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. [316] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers...
Page 252: Images Are Printed With Both Edges Cut Off
Help Guide [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange. 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 at a lower saturation.
Page 253: The Lens Gets Fogged
Help Guide [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. [323] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
Page 254: The Product Does Not Work Properly
If an AC-UD10/AC-UD11 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.
Page 255 The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of this product. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□...
Page 256: Warning Messages
Help Guide Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. [332] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery.
Page 257 System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. 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. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated.
Page 258 Help Guide Cannot create more folders. A folder in the memory card has the first three digits “999.” You cannot create any more folders on this camera. [333] 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.
Page 259 Help Guide Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Sweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Sweep Panorama Superior Auto file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4573718122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 5:43:01 PM]...

Sony DSC-RX100M4 How To Use Manual

Using the Zoom

Inserting a Memory

Setting the Language, Date and Time

Confirming the Operation Method

Shooting Still Images

Selecting a Drive Mode (Continuous Shooting/Self-Timer)

Using the Flash

Adjusting the Focus

Quick Links

Before Use

Preparing the camera

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