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Digital Still Camera DSC-RX10M2
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]
Display panel [4]
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap [5]
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup [6]
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [7]
In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide] [8]
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  • Page 1 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX10M2 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] Display panel [4] Using the strap...
  • Page 2: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)

    Help Guide Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack into the camera [9] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [10] Charging by connecting to a computer [11] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [12] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [13] Removing the battery pack [14]...
  • Page 3: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Help Guide Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [26] Shooting movies [27] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [28] Intelligent Auto [29] Superior Auto [30] About Scene Recognition [31] The advantages of automatic shooting [32] Program Auto [33] Sweep Panorama [34] Scene Selection [35] Shutter Priority [36]...
  • Page 4: Using The Flash

    Help Guide Zoom Func. on Ring [49] Using the flash Using flash [50] Notes on using the flash [51] Flash Mode [52] Flash Comp. [53] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [54] DISP Button (Finder) [55] DISP Button (Monitor) [56] TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 5: Adjusting The Exposure

    Help Guide Peaking Color [73] Pre-AF (still image) [74] AF/MF control [75] AF Illuminator (still image) [76] Eye AF [77] Measuring the exact distance to the subject [78] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [79] Exposure compensation dial [80] Metering Mode [81] AE lock [82] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [83] Exp.comp.set [84]...
  • Page 6: Adjusting Color Tones

    Help Guide ISO [99] ISO AUTO Min. SS [100] Multi Frame NR [101] Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) [102] Auto HDR [103] Adjusting color tones White Balance [104] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [105] Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect [106] Creative Style [107]...
  • Page 7 Help Guide Wind Noise Reduct. [123] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [124] MOVIE Button [125] Picture Profile [126] High Frame Rate [127] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [128] Function Menu Set. [129] Custom Key Settings [130] Function of the control wheel [131] Function of the AEL button [132] Function of the Custom button [133] Function of the Center button [134]...
  • Page 8: Deleting Images

    Help Guide Auto Review [151] Live View Display [152] Bright Monitoring [153] FINDER/MONITOR [154] Release w/o Card [155] Shutter Type (still image) [156] Dial / Wheel Lock [157] Deactivate Monitor [158] ND Filter [159] Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [160] Playback zoom [161] Image Index [162] Switching the screen display (during playback) [163]...
  • Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Help Guide Using viewing functions View Mode [170] Display Rotation [171] Slide Show [172] Rotate [173] Protect [174] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [175] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [176] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [177] Viewfinder Bright.
  • Page 10 Help Guide TC Output (movie) [195] REC Control (movie) [196] 4K Output Sel. (movie) [197] USB Connection [198] USB LUN Setting [199] USB Power Supply [200] Language [201] Date/Time Setup [202] Area Setting [203] Copyright Info [204] Format [205] File Number [206] Select REC Folder [207] New Folder [208] Folder Name [209]...
  • Page 11 Help Guide remote) [220] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [221] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [222] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [223] Transferring images to a TV View on TV [224] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode [225] WPS Push [226]...
  • Page 12 Help Guide Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [237] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [238] Changing the order of applications [239] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [240] Using a computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [241] Using the software PlayMemories Home [242] Installing PlayMemories Home [243]...
  • Page 13: Cleaning This Product

    Help Guide Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [255] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies [256] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [257] Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions [258] On the internal rechargeable battery [259] Notes on the battery pack [260] Charging the battery pack [261] Notes on memory card [262]...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Help Guide Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [272] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [273] You cannot turn on the product. [274] The power turns off suddenly. [275] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
  • Page 15: Viewing Images

    Help Guide The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [289] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [290] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [291] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [292] The image colors are not correct. [293] Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
  • Page 16: Memory Cards

    Help Guide You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [317] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [318] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [319] You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
  • Page 17 Help Guide “--E-” appears on the screen. [338] Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display [339] Warning messages [340] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [341] [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.
  • Page 18: Identifying Parts

    Help Guide Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Shoulder strap (1) Lens cap (1) Lens hood (1) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use...
  • Page 19 Help Guide 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2. Shutter button 3. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/Playback zoom lever 4. Self-timer lamp/AF Illuminator 5. Aperture index 6. Lens 7. Manual ring 8. Exposure compensation dial 9. Flash 10. Multi interface shoe* 11.
  • Page 20 Help Guide 7. Display panel 8. C1 (Custom 1) button 9. Hook for shoulder strap 10. Memory card slot 11. Memory card cover 12. Access lamp 1. MENU button 2. Speaker (Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, this product switches from the internal microphone to the external microphone.
  • Page 21 Help Guide For viewing: (Playback zoom) button 13. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 14. For shooting: C2 (Custom 2) button For viewing: (Delete) button (Playback) button 1. Aperture Click Switch 2. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) (N mark) Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function.
  • Page 22: Monitor Mode

    For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’...
  • Page 23: For Playback

    Help Guide P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode For playback Basic information display Histogram display file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4574925122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 6:18:47 PM]...
  • Page 24 Help Guide 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 Frame rate of movies...
  • Page 25 Help Guide SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning Airplane Mode Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct. Setting Effect OFF ×2.0 Smart teleconverter Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Spot metering area C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge...
  • Page 26 Help Guide 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 CAPTURE Capturing still image Unable to shoot Still images Auto Dual Rec Drive Mode...
  • Page 27 Help Guide 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. Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator STBY...
  • Page 28 Help Guide Control wheel function Control dial function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator 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...
  • Page 29: Display Panel

    Help Guide 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 [4] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators Display panel You can set the shutter speed and aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO, white balance, drive mode, and image quality, etc., using the display panel on top of the camera.
  • Page 30 Help Guide White Balance Drive Mode Remaining battery Number of recordable images* ND Filter Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9,999 images, "9999" will appear on the display panel. To turn on the display panel backlight Press the illumination button (A) on top of the camera.
  • Page 31: Using The Shoulder Strap

    Help Guide [5] How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. [6] How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4574925122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 6:18:47 PM]...
  • Page 32 Help Guide It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1. Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.
  • Page 33 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 34 Help Guide 3. Close the cover. [10] 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 35 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 36: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    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). [11] How to Use...
  • Page 37: Screen Mode

    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 38 Help Guide The image quality is set to 60i 17M (FH) . Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by, turning on/off, etc. Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again.
  • Page 39: Removing The Battery Pack

    Help Guide [14] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack 1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. 2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
  • Page 40: Removing The Memory Card

    Help Guide 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 41 Help Guide 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [17] How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Usable memory cards You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. For movies, refer to “Memory cards that can be used for movie recording”...
  • Page 42 Help Guide Usable SD cards SD memory card / SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card / microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card *SD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this camera.
  • Page 43: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Help Guide cards.) [18] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1. Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
  • Page 44: Using The Control Wheel

    Help Guide 2. Select your language, and then press 3. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press on the control wheel. 4. Select your desired geographic location, and then press 5. Select a setting item using the up/down side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, then press in the center.
  • Page 45: Using The Control Dial

    Help Guide During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. [21] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the manual ring By turning the manual ring (A), you can change the desired settings instantly for various shooting modes.
  • Page 46: Using Menu Items

    Help Guide Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. : Tv: shutter speed [23] 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 47 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 48 Help Guide 2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3. Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, and press in the center of the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 49 Help Guide [25] 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 50: 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. Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 51 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, the indicator ( ) lights up. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 3 cm (0.10 ft) (W), 25 cm (0.82 ft) (T) (from the lens).
  • Page 52: Shooting Movies

    Help Guide The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. [27] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. 1.
  • Page 53: Available Functions

    Help Guide movies.” When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product, depending on the temperature of the product or the battery. When shooting, the sound of the shoulder strap hooks (triangular hook) could be recorded, depending on the situation used.
  • Page 54: Intelligent Auto

    Help Guide Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (High Frame Rate): Allows you to shoot slow motion movies. Select a frame rate higher than the playback frame rate to shoot smooth slow motion movies. (Sweep Panorama): Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. SCN (Scene Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
  • Page 55 Help Guide [30] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes. For low-lit or backlit scenes, if necessary the camera may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., to record higher quality images than in Intelligent Auto mode.
  • Page 56: Scene Recognition

    Help Guide 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: (Portrait) (Infant)
  • Page 57: Program Auto

    Help Guide or backlit scenes. P (Program Auto): Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value, etc. Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera. Hint In [Superior Auto] mode and when the (overlay icon) is displayed, be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded.
  • Page 58: Sweep Panorama

    Help Guide Note According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used. Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount.
  • Page 59 Help Guide (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. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image.
  • Page 60: Scene Selection

    Help Guide Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2. Turn the control dial to select the desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 61 Help Guide Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.
  • Page 62: 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] In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded.
  • Page 63: Aperture Priority

    Help Guide If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed. The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode.
  • Page 64: Manual Exposure

    Help Guide Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus.
  • Page 65 Help Guide You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value by rotating the aperture ring while pressing the AEL button. (Manual shift) [39] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
  • Page 66: Memory Recall

    Help Guide 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. [40] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance.
  • Page 67 Help Guide 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). Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.
  • Page 68 Help Guide To change the settings, press in the center once again to switch to the HFR setting screen. 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 69: Playback Speed

    Help Guide [End Trigger] 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 70 Help Guide Recordable duration: Approx. 2 seconds Frame Rate]: 480fps/500fps 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...
  • Page 71 Help Guide [44] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.
  • Page 72: Zoom Setting

    Help Guide [45] 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 73: Zoom Speed

    Help Guide [Zoom Setting] : [On:Digital Zoom] Image Size] : L 4.0×, M 5.6×, S 8.0× [47] 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) →...
  • Page 74: Using Flash

    Help Guide [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Func. on Ring Sets the zoom functions when using the manual ring to change zoom scales. The settings for [Zoom Func. on Ring] are valid only when auto-focusing. 1.
  • Page 75 Help Guide 2. Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. 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.
  • Page 76: Flash Mode

    Help Guide When using the flash, note the following points. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, the indicator flashes. When the charging of the flash is finished, the indicator lights up. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash has priority over the flash setting of this product, and you cannot use the internal flash of this product.
  • Page 77 Help Guide separately) to the product, and shoot with a wireless flash (sold separately), placed away from the product. Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. The [Wireless] setting cannot be used with the camera’s internal flash. [53] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash...
  • Page 78 Help Guide Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes. Graphic Display Display All Info. No Disp. Info. Histogram Level file:///Z|/15-1h_HG/Kaihan_20151021_FV-ZV/Nouhin/Web/4574925122.w/en/print.html[10/27/2015 6:18:47 PM]...
  • Page 79 Help Guide 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 80 Help Guide 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. [56] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode...
  • Page 81 Help Guide [57] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode TC/UB Disp. Switch Allows you to display the time code (TC) and user bit (UB) of a movie by pressing the key to which [TC/UB Disp. Switch] function has been assigned. (Custom Settings)→[Custom Key Settings]→...
  • Page 82 Help Guide Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 4:3 L: 18M 4864×3648 pixels M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels 640×480 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 17M 5472×3080 pixels M: 7.5M 3648×2056 pixels S: 4.2M 2720×1528 pixels Image size when [...
  • Page 83 Help Guide Suitable for standard prints. 4:3: For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. [60] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images.
  • Page 84 Help Guide [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower. About RAW images To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera, the software Image Data Converter is needed.
  • Page 85 Help Guide 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom.
  • Page 86: Focus Area

    Help Guide Note If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased. When [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
  • Page 87 Help Guide control wheel. You can move the tracking start area to a desired point by designating the area to be the flexible spot or expand flexible spot. Note When the mode dial is set to (Movie) or when shooting movies, you cannot select [Lock-on AF] for [Focus Area].
  • Page 88: Manual Focus

    Help Guide [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. It is dark. The ambient light changes.
  • Page 89 Help Guide 1. Rotate the focus mode dial to select MF. 2. Rotate the manual ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture. Note When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the viewfinder.
  • Page 90: Focus Magnifier

    Help Guide When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [69] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier.
  • Page 91 Help Guide You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. When is pressed for the third time, the focus magnifier closes and the normal shooting display is restored.
  • Page 92: Peaking Level

    Help Guide [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. The setting applies to both still images and movies.
  • Page 93 Help Guide Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White: Enhances outlines in white. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1.
  • Page 94 Help Guide AF/MF Ctrl Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button], [Right Button] or [Down Button]. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
  • Page 95 Help Guide The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function.
  • Page 96: Exposure Comp

    Help Guide Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. [79] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp.
  • Page 97: Exposure Compensation Dial

    Help Guide [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial 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 98 Help Guide Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Note The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto]...
  • Page 99 Help Guide Hint (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings], If you select the [AEL toggle] function in you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button. [83] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 100 Help Guide Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. [85] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you set.
  • Page 101: Drive Mode

    Help Guide Displays the guide. [87] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [Exposure Comp.] when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to “0.” 1.
  • Page 102 Help Guide Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Spd Priority Cont.: Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed.
  • Page 103 Help Guide [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. The [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. [ISO] is set to [Multi Frame NR]. [Smile Shutter] is being used. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. Set [Focus Mode] to [Continuous AF]. Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] or [Auto].
  • Page 104 Help Guide [91] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Self-timer Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2.
  • Page 105 Help Guide Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from multiple shots. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2.
  • Page 106 Help Guide Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. (Camera Settings) →...
  • Page 107 Help Guide minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2.0 EV.
  • Page 108 Help Guide Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.3EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV.
  • Page 109 Help Guide Single Bracket: 3.0EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3.0 EV. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value.
  • Page 110 Help Guide DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details DRO Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value.
  • Page 111 Help Guide [98] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps Monitor (Display All Info. or Histogram) Ambient light* bracketing 3 images shifted by 0.3 EV steps Exposure compensation ±0.0 steps...
  • Page 112 Help Guide Ambient light: A generic term for non-flash light including natural light, electric bulb and fluorescent lighting. Whereas the flash light blinks for a moment, ambient light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Note During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator.
  • Page 113 Help Guide 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 100 and ISO 12800 are available. The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images, shooting movies, or using HFR.
  • Page 114 Help Guide 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 115 Help Guide control wheel, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. [102] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast...
  • Page 116 Help Guide checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. [103] How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range).
  • Page 117: White Balance

    Help Guide the image carefully to avoid image blur, as needed. [104] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.
  • Page 118 Help Guide 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. Select a memorized custom white balance number. Hint You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required.
  • Page 119: Picture Effect

    Help Guide 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. [106] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect...
  • Page 120 Help Guide Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. Miniature: Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors.
  • Page 121: Creative Style

    Help Guide and shoot again. [Picture Effect] cannot be set when the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama]. [Picture Effect] cannot be set when [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. [107] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode...
  • Page 122 Help Guide 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. Black &...
  • Page 123 Help Guide [108] 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 124 Help Guide 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 (UHS Speed Class 3 ( [HDMI Info.
  • Page 125 Help Guide created automatically. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 4 GB during recording, recording will stop automatically. [110] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting (movie)
  • Page 126 Help Guide When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] 30p 100M/25p 100M: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps 30p 60M/25p 60M: Records the movies in 3840 × 2160 (30p/25p). Bit-rate: Approx. 60 Mbps 24p 100M*: Records the movies in 3840 ×...
  • Page 127 Help Guide 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Bit-rate: 28 Mbps (Max.) 24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX): Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH): Records the movies in 1920 ×...
  • Page 128: Dual Video Rec

    Help Guide [111] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Dual Video REC] → desired setting. Menu item details An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously.
  • Page 129 Help Guide 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. While shooting still images, the message [CAPTURE] is displayed on the screen. 3.
  • Page 130 Help Guide 2. Press the MOVIE button to start movie recording. Still images will be shot automatically. While capturing a still image, the message [CAPTURE] is displayed on the monitor. 3. Press the MOVIE button again to finish movie recording. To view the movies and still images recorded, press the (Playback) button.
  • Page 131 Help Guide [115] 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 [116] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies...
  • Page 132: Steadyshot (Movie)

    Help Guide 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 133: Audio Recording

    Help Guide 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. [Intelligent Active] and [Active] cannot be selected when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K].
  • Page 134: Audio Rec Level

    Help Guide Menu item details Displays the audio level. Off: Does not display the audio level. Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations: When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. Set the shooting mode to Movie.
  • Page 135: Wind Noise Reduct

    Help Guide The [Audio Rec Level] settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the (Microphone) terminal input. [122] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation during audio monitoring and prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio during HDMI output.
  • Page 136 Help Guide When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. [124] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.
  • Page 137: Picture Profile

    Recording movies Picture Profile 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].
  • Page 138 Help Guide Example setting using [Cine1] gamma PP6: Example setting using [Cine2] gamma PP7: Example setting using [S-Log2] gamma Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level. (–15 to +15) 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.
  • Page 139 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 140 Help Guide Detail Sets items for [Detail]. Level: Sets the [Detail] level. (-7 to +7) Adjust: The following parameters can be selected manually. Mode: Selects auto/manual setting. (Auto (automatic optimization) / Manual (The details are set manually.)) V/H Balance: Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of DETAIL. (-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the horizontal (H) side)) B/W Balance: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and the upper DETAIL (W).
  • Page 141: High Frame Rate

    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 142: Function Menu Set

    Help Guide Camera Settings Optical zoom scale To recall registered settings Set the mode dial to MR, then press the right/left side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired memory number. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number.
  • Page 143 Help Guide Examples of functions that can only be assigned with custom keys Standard: Depending on the options selected in [Focus Area] or [Center Lock-on AF], the available functions varies when pressing the key. When you press the key when the [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand Flexible Spot], you can change the focus area position.
  • Page 144 Help Guide [133] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
  • Page 145 Help Guide setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [136] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed.
  • Page 146 Help Guide 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces): Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration]. Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter: Automatically detects and shoots a smile.
  • Page 147 Help Guide You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [Sweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization]. When using the [Focus Magnifier] function. [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Night Scene] or [Sunset]. Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p].
  • Page 148 Help Guide 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. Faces)]. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration]. 2. Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3.
  • Page 149: Red-Eye Reduction

    Help Guide 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]. [143] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
  • Page 150 Help Guide 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 151 Help Guide the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Long Exposure NR] → desired setting. Menu item details Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture.
  • Page 152 Help Guide Low: Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Off: Does not activate high ISO noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Note High ISO NR] is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], [Scene Selection] or [Sweep Panorama].
  • Page 153 Help Guide The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Color Space] →...
  • Page 154: Auto Review

    Help Guide Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. [151] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review.
  • Page 155 Help Guide Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings. This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen. Setting Effect OFF: Displays Live View without the effects of exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect].
  • Page 156 Help Guide During [Bright Monitoring], [Live View Display] will automatically switch to [Setting Effect OFF], and setting values such as exposure compensation will not be reflected in the live view display. It is recommended that you use [Bright Monitoring] only in dark locations. [Bright Monitoring] will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
  • Page 157 Help Guide Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. (Custom Settings) → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. 1. MENU→ Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted.
  • Page 158 Help Guide Flash: Shutter speed: BULB to 1/3200 second Shutter sound: mechanical shutter sound and electronic shutter sound Electronic Shut. Flash: Shutter speed: 30 seconds to 1/32000 second Shutter sound: electronic shutter sound When shooting with the flash, the shutter speed is limited to 1/100 second or slower. The settable shutter speed range varies by shooting mode.
  • Page 159 Help Guide pictures. When using an external flash, the highest shutter speed you can set is 1/4000 second. [157] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Dial / Wheel Lock You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.
  • Page 160: Playing Back Images

    Help Guide the backlight, switch the monitor mode to viewfinder mode using the [FINDER/MONITOR] function. [159] 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. You can slow down the shutter speed and decrease the aperture value for a better exposure.
  • Page 161: Playback Zoom

    Help Guide the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. [161] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale.
  • Page 162 Help Guide 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 163 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. [165] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images...
  • Page 164: Playing Back Movies

    Help Guide 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. To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc.
  • Page 165 Help Guide 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 166: View Mode

    Help Guide [169] 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 167: Display Rotation

    Help Guide 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. [171] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions...
  • Page 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 Help Guide not a malfunction. [176] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control. 1.
  • Page 172: Monitor Brightness

    Help Guide [177] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
  • Page 173: Volume Settings

    Help Guide Note The electronic viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations. The maximum brightness will be [±0]. File Format] is [XAVC S 4K]. File Format] is [XAVC S HD] and the [ Record Setting] is [120p]/[100p]. You cannot use the viewfinder while using Wi-Fi functions. The camera will switch to screen display mode.
  • Page 174: Audio Signals

    Help Guide Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 175 Help Guide Communication status screen display : Standby. No images are to be sent. : Upload standby : Connecting : Uploading : 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.
  • Page 176: Display Quality

    Help Guide [184] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Setup) →...
  • Page 177 Help Guide 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. [187] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu...
  • Page 178: Demo Mode

    Help Guide Note If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with a different video system, a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear. If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card.
  • Page 179 Help Guide The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp. Setting: Sets the display for the counter, time code, and user bit.
  • Page 180 Help Guide You can also reset the time code (00:00:00:00) using the RMT-VP1K remote commander (sold separately). How to set the user bit (UB Preset) 1. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → [UB Preset], then press in the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 181: Hdmi Resolution

    Help Guide The time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following situations even when the time code advances in [Rec Run] mode. When the recording format is changed. When the recording medium is removed. How to select how the time code is recorded (TC Make) 1.
  • Page 182: Ctrl For Hdmi

    Help Guide [192] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible 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.
  • Page 183 Help Guide You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. [194] 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).
  • Page 184 Help Guide Time code is output to other devices. Off: Time code is not output to other devices. 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].
  • Page 185 Help Guide You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. 1. Turn the mode dial to (movie). 2. Connect the camera to the desired device via an HDMI cable. 3.
  • Page 186: Usb Connection

    Help Guide USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected.
  • Page 187: Usb Power Supply

    Help Guide Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [200] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device.
  • Page 188: Date/Time Setup

    Help Guide [202] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format.
  • Page 189: How To Use The Keyboard

    Help Guide Write Copyright Info: Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off]) If you select [On], an icon will appear on the shooting screen. Set Photographer: Sets the photographer name. Set Copyright: Sets the copyright holder name. Disp. Copyright Info: Displays the current copyright information.
  • Page 190: File Number

    Help Guide Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. 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]. Note You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright].
  • Page 191: New Folder

    Help Guide Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series: The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to “9999” without resetting. Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.”...
  • Page 192: Folder Name

    Help Guide Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created.
  • Page 193: Setting Reset

    Help Guide Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. [211] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
  • Page 194 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/). [216] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions...
  • Page 195 Help Guide 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [217] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1.
  • Page 196 Help Guide 2. Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 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. [218] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone...
  • Page 197 Help Guide feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. To use this function, register the desired application in advance. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [One-touch(NFC)] → desired application. 2. Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the (N mark) on the product for 1-2 seconds.
  • Page 198 Help Guide shutter button (A) on the smartphone to shoot an image. Use button (B) to change settings such as [EV], [Self-Timer] and [Review Check]. Note When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the monitor of the product becomes darker.
  • Page 199: Send To Smartphone

    Help Guide The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc.
  • Page 200 Help Guide 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. If you press the (Send to Smartphone) button in playback mode, the setting screen for [Send to Smartphone] will appear. 2. If the product is ready for the transfer, the information screen appears on the product. Connect the smartphone and the product using that information.
  • Page 201 Help Guide connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → [Wireless] → [SSID/PW Reset]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone.
  • Page 202: Send To Computer

    Help Guide NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 203: Slideshow Settings

    Help Guide 1. Start your computer. 2. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. 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.
  • Page 204: Airplane Mode

    Help Guide Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [4K].
  • Page 205 Help Guide If your access point has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. 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.
  • Page 206 Help Guide When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point. For the input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” If you select [Manual Setting], input the SSID name of the access point, then select the security system.
  • Page 207: Other Setting Items

    Help Guide → select the key for “abc” and press twice to display “b” → cursor) and press select the key for “def” and press once to display “d”. 4. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. 6.
  • Page 208: Disp Mac Address

    Help Guide 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [229] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product.
  • Page 209: Recommended Computer Environment

    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/) [234] 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 210: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. 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.
  • Page 211: Uninstalling Applications

    Help Guide [237] How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (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 212 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 213 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 214 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). [244] How to Use Using a computer Using the software...
  • Page 215: Remote Camera Control

    [246] 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. [247] How to Use Using a computer...
  • Page 216: Connecting The Product To A Computer

    [249] 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/ [250] How to Use Using a computer Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] →...
  • Page 217: 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 218 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 219 (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 220 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 With a Windows computer, you can copy movies imported to the computer and create DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) using PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 221 Help Guide When you create a DVD disc for the first time, connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable. The necessary software is automatically added to your computer. (An internet connection is needed.) For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home.
  • Page 222 Help Guide refer to the device's operating instructions. [258] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation.
  • Page 223 Help Guide If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering.
  • Page 224 Help Guide XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices. On the monitor, viewfinder, and lens The monitor and viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that consistently appear on the monitor and the viewfinder.
  • Page 225 Help Guide When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. [259] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.
  • Page 226: Remaining Battery Indicator

    Help Guide temperatures outside this range. When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop’s battery charge may decrease. Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long. Do not turn on/restart a computer, wake a computer from sleep mode, or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable.
  • Page 227: Charging The Battery Pack

    The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other 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.
  • Page 228: Notes On Memory Card

    Help Guide appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). [262] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting.
  • Page 229 Help Guide to remove it from the product. To use a microSD memory card with this product, be sure to insert the microSD memory card into a dedicated adaptor. When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go.
  • Page 230 Help Guide If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. [264] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
  • Page 231 Help Guide Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [265] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and...
  • Page 232 Help Guide 64 GB: 2 h 5 m File Format]:[XAVC S HD] 60p 50M 50p 50M 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 8 GB: - 16 GB: - 32 GB: - 64 GB: 2 h 35 m 24p 50M*...
  • Page 233 Help Guide 32 GB: 4 h 5 m 64 GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 8 GB: 40 m...
  • Page 234: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording

    Help Guide If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes for each shooting (limited by file size of 4 GB). Note The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene.
  • Page 235: On Tv Color Systems

    Help Guide You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. [267] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad...
  • Page 236: Avchd Format

    Help Guide [269] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
  • Page 237 We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. [271] 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 238 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/ [273] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
  • Page 239: The Power Turns Off Suddenly

    Help Guide lever is locked. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. [274] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product. After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up.
  • Page 240 Help Guide [277] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. Remove the battery pack and then reinsert it into the product. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. Charging has paused temporarily because the camera is not within the appropriate temperature range.
  • Page 241 Help Guide You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash.
  • Page 242: The Image Is Out Of Focus

    Help Guide [284] 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]. The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. The shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto].
  • Page 243 Help Guide The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand-held Twilight] During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. [288] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies...
  • Page 244 Help Guide While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. [291] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. [292] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies...
  • Page 245 Help Guide The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. [295] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dark shadow appears on the image. Depending on the brightness of the subject, you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture.
  • Page 246 Help Guide [299] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial. [300] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies No images appear on the viewfinder. [FINDER/MONITOR] has been set to [Monitor(Manual)]. Change [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto] or [Viewfinder(Manual)].
  • Page 247 Help Guide The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). 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.
  • Page 248: Images Cannot Be Played Back

    Help Guide [307] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The control dial or control wheel does not work. [Dial / Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set the [Dial / Wheel Lock] to [Unlock]. [308] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies...
  • Page 249 Help Guide The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. [311] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. [312] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake.
  • Page 250 Help Guide [315] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. [316] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
  • Page 251 Help Guide [319] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. [320] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi...
  • Page 252 Help Guide USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. If you set [USB Power Supply] to [Off], the computer may be able to recognize this product. [322] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers...
  • Page 253 Help Guide Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. [326] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter.
  • Page 254: The Lens Gets Fogged

    Help Guide [329] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date. If you set [ Write Date] to [On], you can print still images with the date. Note that you cannot delete the date from the image on the camera. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing].
  • Page 255 Help Guide This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. [333] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
  • Page 256: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 257: Warning Messages

    A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. [340] Troubleshooting...
  • Page 258 Help Guide The memory card is damaged. The terminal section of the memory card is dirty. Memory card locked. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch or a delete-protect switch with the switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted.
  • Page 259 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 260 Help Guide High Frame Rate Flickering lights Sweep Panorama High Frame Rate Subjects too close to the product Sweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large Sweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach...

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