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Help Guide
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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
How to Use
Before Use
Confirming the operation method
Shooting
Using shooting functions
Viewing
Changing settings
Using Wi-Fi functions
Viewing on computers
Precautions/This product
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting
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Table Of Contents
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DSC-WX350 Help Guide i.................................................................................................................
Before Use 1......................................................................................................................................
Names of parts 22.......................................................................................................................
Icons and indicators 23................................................................................................................
Using the strap 24.......................................................................................................................
In-Camera guide 25.....................................................................................................................
Confirming the operation method 26.................................................................................................
Using the control wheel 88..........................................................................................................
Using MENU items 89.................................................................................................................
Shooting 3.........................................................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 27..................................................................................................
Shooting movies 93.....................................................................................................................
Using shooting functions 4................................................................................................................
Using the zoom 29.......................................................................................................................
Using the flash 30........................................................................................................................
Selecting a screen display mode 31............................................................................................
Selecting still image size/image quality 32..................................................................................
Adjusting the focus 33.................................................................................................................
Adjusting the exposure 34...........................................................................................................
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) 35......................................................
Selecting the ISO sensitivity 36...................................................................................................
Adjusting color tones 37..............................................................................................................
Selecting an effect mode 38........................................................................................................
Recording movies 39...................................................................................................................
Setting the other functions of this product 40..............................................................................
Viewing 5...........................................................................................................................................
Viewing still images 41................................................................................................................
Deleting images 42......................................................................................................................
Playing back movies 43...............................................................................................................
Viewing panoramic images 44.....................................................................................................
Printing 45...................................................................................................................................
Using viewing functions 46..........................................................................................................
Viewing images on a TV 47.........................................................................................................
Changing settings 6...........................................................................................................................
Setup menu 48............................................................................................................................
Using Wi-Fi functions 7......................................................................................................................
Connecting this product and a Smartphone 51...........................................................................
Controlling this product using a Smartphone 52..........................................................................
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Transferring images to a Smartphone 53....................................................................................
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Transferring images to a computer 54.........................................................................................
Transferring images to a TV 55...................................................................................................
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 56................................................................................
Viewing on computers 8....................................................................................................................
Recommended computer environment 229................................................................................
Using the software 58..................................................................................................................
Connecting this product and a computer 59................................................................................
Creating a movie disc 60.............................................................................................................
Precautions/This product 9................................................................................................................
Precautions 61.............................................................................................................................
Cleaning this product 62..............................................................................................................
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies 63.........................................
Using this product abroad 64.......................................................................................................
Other information 65....................................................................................................................
Trademarks 258..........................................................................................................................
If you have problems 67....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 260....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 11............................................................................................................................
Battery pack and power 68..........................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 69..................................................................................................
Viewing images 71......................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi 72.......................................................................................................................................
Computers 73..............................................................................................................................
Memory cards 74.........................................................................................................................
Printing 75...................................................................................................................................
Others 76.....................................................................................................................................
Messages 77.....................................................................................................................................
Self-diagnosis display 309...........................................................................................................
Warning messages 310...............................................................................................................
Situations this product has difficulty handling 312.............................................................................
How to Use 14...................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 20............................................................................................................................
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Before Use
Names of parts
Icons and indicators
Using the strap
In-Camera guide
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Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
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Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Selecting a shooting mode
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Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Using the flash
Selecting a screen display mode
Selecting still image size/image quality
Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the exposure
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
Adjusting color tones
Selecting an effect mode
Recording movies
Setting the other functions of this product
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Viewing
Viewing still images
Deleting images
Playing back movies
Viewing panoramic images
Printing
Using viewing functions
Viewing images on a TV
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Changing settings
Setup menu
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Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Transferring images to a computer
Transferring images to a TV
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
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Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
Connecting this product and a computer
Creating a movie disc
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Precautions/This product
Precautions
Cleaning this product
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Other information
Trademarks
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Troubleshooting
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If you have problems
If you have problems
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting still images/movies
Viewing images
Wi-Fi
Computers
Memory cards
Printing
Others
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Messages
Messages
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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List of Topics
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How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Identifying parts
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
Using the strap
Using the wrist strap
In-Camera guide
About the [In -Camera Guide]
About the shooting advice
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel
Using MENU items
Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images
Shooting movies
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions
Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
About Scene Recognition
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
iSweep Panorama
Scene Selection
Movie
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Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Recording movies
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Zoom
The zoom features available with this product
Zoom Setting
About zoom scale
Using the flash
Notes on using the flash
Flash Mode
Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Quality (still image)
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
Adjusting the focus
Focus Area
Focus-lock
Lock- on AF
Lock- on AF (On)
AF Illuminator (still image)
Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Metering Mode
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
Self-portrait
Self-timer(Cont)
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
Multi Frame NR
Adjusting color tones
White Balance
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
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File Format (movie)
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Record Setting (movie)
SteadyShot (movie)
Wind Noise Reduct.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
MOVIE Button
Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity
Smile/Face Detect.
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Red Eye Reduction
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
Write Date (still image)
Grid Line
Auto Review
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images
Playback zoom
Image Index
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
Deleting multiple selected images
Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Motion Shot Video
Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images
Printing
Specify Printing
Using viewing functions
View Mode
Slide Show
Rotate
Protect
4K Still Image PB
Beauty Effect
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV
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Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Changing settings
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Setup menu
Monitor Brightness
Volume Settings
Audio signals
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
Tile Menu
Mode Dial Guide
Display Quality
Pwr Save Start Time
PAL/NTSC Selector
Demo Mode
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
USB Power Supply
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Format
File Number
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Display Media Info.
Version
Certification Logo (Overseas model only)
Setting Reset
Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
One- touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
Transferring images to a Smartphone
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Send to Smartphone
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Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing)
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Changing the settings of Wi- Fi functions
Airplane Mode
WPS Push
Access Point Set.
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Reset Network Set.
Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Creating a movie disc
Disc type
Selecting the disc creation method
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
Creating Blu -ray Discs
Precautions/This product
Precautions
Precautions
On the internal rechargeable battery
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Memory card
Cleaning this product
On cleaning
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Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
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Recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor
On TV color systems
Other information
AVCHD format
License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
You cannot turn on the product.
The power turns off suddenly.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off.
The battery pack is not charged.
Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
Zoom does not work.
The flash does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The close -up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Dark shadow appears on the image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
You cannot shoot images continuously.
The image is blurred.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
Viewing images
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Images cannot be played back.
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The date and time are not displayed.
The image cannot be deleted.
The image was deleted by mistake.
Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
[WPS Push] does not work.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the
smartphone is disconnected.
You cannot use One -Touch connection (NFC).
Computers
The computer does not recognize this product.
You cannot import images.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake.
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
You cannot print images with the date.
Others
The lens gets fogged.
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product.
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
The product does not work properly.
Messages
Messages
Self- diagnosis display
Warning messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Names of parts
Identifying parts
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Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
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Using the strap
Using the wrist strap
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
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In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In -Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why.
About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
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Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel
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.
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Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images
Shoots still images.
Shooting movies
You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.
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Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions
You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
Intelligent Auto
The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
Superior Auto
The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically.
About Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode.
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
iSweep Panorama
Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera.
Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Movie
You can change the shooting mode for recording movies.
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Using the zoom
Zoom
Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.
The zoom features available with this product
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features.
Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
About zoom scale
The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product.
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Using the flash
Notes on using the flash
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
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Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
You can change the display contents on the screen.
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Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the
image size, the more images can be recorded.
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Sets the aspect ratio of still images.
Quality (still image)
Selects the compression format of still images.
Panorama: Size
Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images.
Panorama: Direction
Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
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Adjusting the focus
Focus Area
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.
Lock-on AF
Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject.
Lock-on AF (On)
Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically.
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the
product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
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Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure
Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.
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Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self- timer shooting.
Cont. Shooting
Shoots 10 images while you press the shutter button.
Self-timer
The product shoots an image using the self -timer with a 10 -second or 2- second delay.
Self-portrait
Point the lens at yourself and shoot self- portrait images.
Self-timer(Cont)
Continuously shoots three images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from the three shots taken.
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Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).
Multi Frame NR
The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one
image.
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Adjusting color tones
White Balance
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions.
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white
balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
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Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.
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Recording movies
File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
Record Setting (movie)
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording.
SteadyShot (movie)
Sets [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies.
Wind Noise Reduct.
Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.
MOVIE Button
Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.
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Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity
[Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display.
Smile/Face Detect.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing
automatically.
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.
Red Eye Reduction
When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red- eye phenomenon.
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock- on AF], the product
automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it.
Write Date (still image)
Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image.
Grid Line
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.
Auto Review
You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting.
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Viewing still images
Playing back images
Plays back the recorded images.
Playback zoom
Enlarges the image being played back.
Image Index
You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode.
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Switches the screen display.
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Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
You can delete an image displayed.
Deleting multiple selected images
You can delete multiple selected images.
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Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Plays back the recorded movies.
Motion Shot Video
You can see the tracking of the subject's motion in high-speed, like a stroboscopic image.
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Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images
The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end.
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Printing
Specify Printing
You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later.
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Using viewing functions
View Mode
Sets the View Mode (image display method).
Slide Show
Automatically plays back images continuously.
Rotate
Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise.
Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
4K Still Image PB
Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI- connected TV that supports 4K.
Beauty Effect
Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, by retouching
it for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth.
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV
To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI
jack are required.
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this
product with the TV Remote Control.
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Setup menu
Monitor Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the screen.
Volume Settings
Adjusts the sound volume.
Audio signals
Selects whether the product produces a sound or not.
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye -Fi card (commercially available).
Tile Menu
Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button.
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.
Display Quality
You can change the display quality.
Pwr Save Start Time
You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically.
PAL/NTSC Selector
Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV.
Demo Mode
The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera
has not been operated for a certain time.
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When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you
can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.
CTRL FOR HDMI
When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this
product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV.
USB Connection
Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product.
USB LUN Setting
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.
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.
Language
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Date/Time Setup
Sets the date and time again.
Area Setting
Sets the area where you are using the product.
Format
Formats (initializes) the memory card.
File Number
Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images.
Select REC Folder
You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded.
New Folder
Creates a new folder in the memory card.
Folder Name
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can change the way folder names are assigned.
Recover Image DB
If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on
the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB].
Display Media Info.
Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
Version
Displays the version of this product’s software.
Certification Logo (Overseas model only)
Displays some of the certification logos for this product.
Setting Reset
Resets the product to the default settings.
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Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
To use [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your
smartphone.
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
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Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies.
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
You can connect this product and an NFC- enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup
operation.
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Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
You can transfer still images/movies to a smartphone and view them.
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC- enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on
the product screen directly to the smartphone.
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Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router
and easily make backup copies using this operation.
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Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV
with a cable.
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Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi -Fi functions temporarily.
WPS Push
If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point Set.
You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name
You can change the device name under Wi -Fi Direct.
Disp MAC Address
Displays the MAC address of this product.
SSID/PW Reset
This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] with a device that has
permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information.
Reset Network Set.
Resets all the network settings to default settings.
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Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
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Using the software
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
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Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images.
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer.
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Creating a movie disc
Disc type
Selecting the disc creation method
You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product.
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
You can also create discs using a Blu- ray recorder, etc.
Creating Blu-ray Discs
You can create Blu- ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer.
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Precautions
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.
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Memory card
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Cleaning this product
On cleaning
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Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
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Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60
Hz.
On TV color systems
To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system.
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Other information
AVCHD format
License
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Trademarks
Trademarks
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If you have problems
Troubleshooting
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Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
You cannot turn on the product.
The power turns off suddenly.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off.
The battery pack is not charged.
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Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
Zoom does not work.
The flash does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Dark shadow appears on the image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
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You cannot shoot images continuously.
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The image is blurred.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
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Viewing images
Images cannot be played back.
The date and time are not displayed.
The image cannot be deleted.
The image was deleted by mistake.
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Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
[WPS Push] does not work.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product
and the smartphone is disconnected.
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
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Computers
The computer does not recognize this product.
You cannot import images.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
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Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake.
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Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
You cannot print images with the date.
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Others
The lens gets fogged.
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product.
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
The product does not work properly.
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Messages
Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is working.
Warning messages
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Identifying parts
1. Shutter button
2. Mode dial
3. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever
For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever
4. Flash
5. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
6. Charge lamp
7. ON/OFF (Power) button
8. Microphone
9. (N mark)
This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC-enabled smartphone.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short- range wireless communication
technology.
10. Lens
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1. LCD screen
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2. (Playback) button
3. MOVIE (Movie) button
4. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
Supports Micro USB compatible device.
5. Hook for wrist strap
6. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)
7. Control wheel
8. MENU button
9. ?/
(In- Camera Guide/Delete) button
1. Speaker
2. Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure this product,
and damage to the product may occur.
3. HDMI micro jack
4. Memory card slot
5. Access lamp
6. Battery/Memory card cover
7. Battery insertion slot
8. Battery eject lever
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List of icons on the screen
List of shooting mode icons
List of viewing mode icons
1. P
Shooting mode
Memory card/Uploading status
Scene Recognition icon
Scene Selection
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Remaining number
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Aspect ratio of still images
18M / 16M / 13M /10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.1M / VGA
Image size of still images
Image quality of still images
Frame rate of movies
Recording settings of movies
NFC is activated
Remaining battery
Remaining battery warning
Flash charge in progress
AF Illuminator
SteadyShot
Camera-shake warning
Airplane Mode
Overlay icon
Wind Noise Reduction
Write Date
Database file full/Database file error
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Overheating warning
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Smart zoom
Clear Image Zoom
Digital Zoom
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
View Mode
100-0003
Folder – file number
Recording format of movies
Protect
DPOF
DPOF set
Auto Object Framing
2.
Drive Mode
Flash mode/Red-eye reduction
Focus area
Smile/Face Detect.
Lock-on AF
Soft Skin Effect
Metering mode
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White balance
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Picture Effect
Smile detection sensitivity indicator
3. Lock-on AF
Guide display for Lock-on AF
REC 0:12
Recording time of the movie (m:s)
Focus
1/250
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
±0.0
Exposure compensation
ISO400
ISO sensitivity
Histogram
Picture Effect error
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Date of recording
3/7
File number/Number of images in the view mode
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Using the wrist strap
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
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About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason
why.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel.
3. Press the ? (In-Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed.
If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray, the reason the item
cannot be set is displayed.
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About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
1. Press the ? (In-Camera Guide) button while the shooting screen is displayed.
2. Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center.
The shooting advice is displayed.
You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel.
Hint
To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shooting Tip List].
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Using the control wheel
You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is
determined when you press on the center of the control wheel.
The DISP (Display Setting), (Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode ), (Flash Mode ) functions are assigned to the
top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel.
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.
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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.
1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen.
2. Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel,
and then press in the center of the control wheel.
The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the [Tile Menu] setting.
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.
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Tile Menu
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Shooting still images
Shoots still images.
1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto).
2. Hold the camera steady, with your arms against your body, and compose your shot.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights.
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 200 cm (6.56 ft) (T) (from the lens).
4. Press the shutter button fully down.
Focus indicator
lights:
Image is in the focus.
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The focusing has failed.
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Hint
When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either
recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The subject is moving quickly.
There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
There is a flashing light.
The subject is backlit.
Related Topic
Zoom
Playing back images
Intelligent Auto
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Shooting movies
You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.
1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Note
If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operating will be recorded. The
sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording.
For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to "Recordable time of movies." When movie recording is
finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product
depending on the ambient temperature.
Related Topic
Zoom
Movie
File Format (movie)
Recordable time of movies
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List of mode dial functions
You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
Available functions
(Intelligent Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
(Superior Auto):
Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode.
P (Program Auto ):
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).
Also you can select various settings using the menu.
(Movie):
Allows you to change the setting for movie recording.
(iSweep 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.
Related Topic
Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
Program Auto
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Intelligent Auto
The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto ).
2. Point the camera to the subject.
When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.
3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
Note
The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom.
The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions.
Related Topic
About Scene Recognition
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