Sony ILCE-5000 User Manual

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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

Adding applications to the product

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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Before Use

Names of parts

Icons and indicators

Using the strap

In-Camera guide

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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)

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Correcting the brightness or contrast

Adjusting color tones

Selecting an effect mode

Recording movies

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

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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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Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

Installing the applications

Starting the applications

Managing the applications

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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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If you have problems

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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

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How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Identifying parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5000L/ILCE -5000Y) Identifying parts Lens E 55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5000Y)

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap

In-Camera guide

About the [In -Camera Guide] About the shooting advice

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 shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection

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Shutter Priority

Aperture Priority

AF On

Manual Exposure BULB Movie

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale

Using the flash

Using flash Flash Mode Flash Comp.

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) DISP Button

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 Mode Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Lock- on AF Lock- on AF (On) Pre-AF (still image) AF Illuminator (still image) AF Micro Adj.

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Measuring the exact distance to the subject

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. Metering Mode AE lock AEL w/ shutter (still image) Zebra Exposure Set. Guide

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- timer)

Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Spd Priority Cont. Self-timer Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self- portrait/ - timer

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) Auto HDR

Adjusting color tones

White Balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect Creative Style

Recording movies

File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Custom Key Settings Function of the ? button

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Function of the center button

Function of the left button Function of the right button Function of the down button

Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity Smile/Face Detect. Soft Skin Effect (still image) Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) Face Registration (Delete) Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image) SteadyShot High ISO NR (still image) Color Space (still image) Grid Line Auto Review Live View Display Release w/o Lens S. Auto Img. Extract. Shading Comp. Chro. Aber. Comp. Distortion Comp.

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

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images

Printing

Specify Printing

Using viewing functions

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View Mode

Display Rotation

Slide Show Rotate Protect 4K Still Image PB

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Delete confirm. Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting 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

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Connecting an Android smartphone to this product

Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad

Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded One- touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One- touch remote)

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone 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.

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment

Installing the applications

Opening a service account Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi - Fi function

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps

Viewing on computers

Recommended computer environment

Using the software

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PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” Installing “Remote Camera Control” Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide”

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 Cleaning the image sensor

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images Recordable time of movies

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor On TV color systems

Other information

Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

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AVCHD format

License

Trademarks

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems

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. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The image colors are not correct. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). The corners of the picture are too dark. The image is blurred. The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. 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. A DPOF mark cannot be put.

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. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] 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

You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date.

Others

The lens gets fogged. 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. “--E-” appears on the screen.

Messages

Warning messages

Situations this product has difficulty handling

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Situations this product has difficulty handling

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Notes on use

June 2013

Before use

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For viewing on a smartphone or tablet

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Names of parts

Identifying parts

Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y)

Identifying parts Lens E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5000Y)

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Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

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Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap 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 shooting modes

You can select a desired shooting mode.

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).

Sweep 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.

Shutter Priority

You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.

Aperture Priority

You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background.

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Manual Exposure

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.

BULB

You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.

Movie

You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings 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 that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size.

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Using the flash

Using flash

In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera -shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.

Flash Mode

You can set the flash mode.

Flash Comp.

Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

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Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting)

You can change the display contents on the screen.

DISP Button

Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode.

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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 Mode

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

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.

Manual Focus

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

Direct manual focus (DMF)

You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.

MF Assist (still image)

Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

Focus Magnifier

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.

Focus Magnif. Time

Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function.

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.

Peaking Color

Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.

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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.

Pre-AF (still image)

The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.

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.

AF Micro Adj.

Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A -mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA - EA4 (sold separately).

AF On

You can focus using any key instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Measuring the exact distance to the subject

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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.

AE lock

When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting.

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

Zebra

The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set.

Exposure Set. Guide

You can set whether to display a guide when you change 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 images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.

Spd Priority Cont.

The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting].

Self-timer

The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10 -second or 2 -second delay.

Self-timer(Cont)

Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds.

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.

Single Bracket

Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image.

WB bracket

Shoots three images, each with different degrees of brightness according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter.

DRO Bracket

You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D -Range Optimizer value.

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Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self-portrait/ -timer

You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image on the screen.

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Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).

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Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO)

By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.

Auto HDR

Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range).

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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.

Creative Style

Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure.

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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.

Audio Recording

Sets whether to record sounds 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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Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Custom Key Settings

Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed.

Function of the ? button

Once you assign a function to the ? (question mark) button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the ? (question mark) button when the shooting information screen is displayed.

Function of the center button

Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed.

Function of the left button

Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed.

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.

Function of the down button

Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed.

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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.

Face Registration (New Registration)

If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)].

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order.

Face Registration (Delete)

Deletes a registered face.

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.

SteadyShot

Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function.

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High ISO NR (still image)

When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity

is high.

Color Space (still image)

The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image.

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.

Live View Display

Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen.

Release w/o Lens

Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.

S. Auto Img. Extract.

Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto].

Shading Comp.

Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.

Chro. Aber. Comp.

Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.

Distortion Comp.

Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.

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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

Plays back the recorded movies.

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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).

Display Rotation

Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images.

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.

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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.

Delete confirm.

You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen.

Pwr Save Start Time

You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode.

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.

HDMI Resolution

When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.

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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.

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

Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned.

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.

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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, lens and Mount Adaptor.

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 [Smart Remote Embedded] 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

Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]

You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product.

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Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded

You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images.

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 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 [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information.

Reset Network Set.

Resets all the network settings to default settings.

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PlayMemories Camera Apps

Recommended computer environment

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Installing the applications

Opening a service account

You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.

Downloading applications

You can download applications using your computer.

Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function

You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer.

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Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application

Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps.

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Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications

You can uninstall applications from this product.

Changing the order of applications

You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product.

Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps

The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed.

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Recommended computer environment

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Using the software

PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home

Software for Mac computers

“Image Data Converter”

Installing “Image Data Converter”

Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide”

“Remote Camera Control”

Installing “Remote Camera Control”

Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide”

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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

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

Cleaning the image sensor

Follow the steps below to clean the image sensor.

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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

Mount Adaptor

LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

AVCHD format

License

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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.

The flash does not work.

Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.

The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes.

The image colors are not correct.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

Dots appear and remain on the screen.

You cannot shoot images continuously.

The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).

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The corners of the picture are too dark.

The image is blurred.

The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed.

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.

A DPOF mark cannot be put.

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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.

[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.

The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] 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

You cannot print images.

The color of the image is strange.

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 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.

“--E-” appears on the screen.

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Messages

Warning messages

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Identifying parts

When the lens is removed

1. Shutter button

2. ON/OFF (Power) switch

3. Hook for shoulder strap

4. (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.

5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever

For viewing:

6. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp

7. Image sensor position mark

8. Flash Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash.

9. Microphone*

10. Lens

(Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever

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11. Lens release button

12. Mount

13. Image sensor**

14. Lens contacts**

Do not cover this part during movie recording.

Do not touch this part directly.

1. (Flash pop-up) button

2. LCD screen You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

You may not be able to adjust the LCD screen angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the LCD screen angle.

3. Access lamp

4. Memory card/terminal cover

5. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)

6. MOVIE (Movie) button

7. MENU button

8. Control wheel

9. ? (In-Camera Guide) button/

10. (Playback) button

11. Multi/Micro USB Terminal

(Delete) button

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

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12. Charge lamp

13. Memory card slot

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14. HDMI micro jack

1. Battery cover

2. Battery eject lever

3. Battery insertion slot

4. Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery

compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below.

Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover.

5. Speaker

6. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera,

and damage to the camera may occur.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Use

Confirming the operation method

Shooting

Using shooting functions

Viewing

Changing settings

Using Wi-Fi functions

Adding applications to the product

Viewing on computers

Precautions/This product

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Messages

Situations this product has difficulty handling

How to Use

Troubleshooting

Names of parts

Icons and indicators

Using the strap

In-Camera guide

Shooting still images/movies

Selecting a shooting mode

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)

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Correcting the brightness or contrast

Adjusting color tones

Selecting an effect mode

Recording movies

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Setting the other functions of this product

Viewing still images

Deleting images

Playing back movies

Viewing panoramic images

Printing

Using viewing functions

Viewing images on a TV

Setup menu

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

PlayMemories Camera Apps

Installing the applications

Starting the applications

Managing the applications

Recommended computer environment

Using the software

Connecting this product and a computer

Creating a movie disc

Precautions

Cleaning this product

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Using this product abroad

Other information

Trademarks

Battery pack and power

Shooting still images/movies

Viewing images

Wi-Fi

Computers

Memory cards

Printing

Others