Sony NEX-3NL User Manual

4-453-051-11(1)

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Instruction Manual

E-mount

Preparing the camera

Mastering the basic operation

Using the recording functions

Using the playback functions

Checking the functions available

Viewing images on a computer

Others

NEX-3N

English

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. NEX-3N

Serial No. ______________________________

Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D

Serial No. ______________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER

-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a

car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that

can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

[ AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus.

The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Battery pack and lens (If lens supplied)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate rad io frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in

the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items ..............................................9

Identifying parts ................................................................10

Charging the battery pack ................................................13

Attaching/removing the lens .............................................18

Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................20

Turning on the camera and setting the clock ...................22

Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images .........................................................24

Recording movies .............................................................26

Playing back images ........................................................27

Deleting images ................................................................29

Operating the camera .......................................................30

Using the guide function of the camera ...........................32

Using the recording functions

Using the camera’s zoom feature..................................... 33

Setting the function using [Photo Creativity]..................... 34

Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure

compensation).................................................................. 37

Using the self-timer........................................................... 37

Shooting still images continuously.................................... 38

Changing the screen display (DISP) ................................ 39

Changing the ISO sensitivity............................................. 39

Shooting with various shooting modes ............................. 40

Selecting the flash mode .................................................. 45

Selecting the image size/record setting ........................... 47

Using the playback functions

Viewing images on a TV ................................................... 48

Checking the functions available

Menu list ........................................................................... 49

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 58

Flash modes available...................................................... 59

Viewing images on a computer

What you can do with software ........................................ 60

Installing the software....................................................... 62

Others

Checking the number of recordable images ................... 64

List of icons on the LCD screen ....................................... 67

Learning more about the camera

(α Handbook) ................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting................................................................ 71

Precautions....................................................................... 76

Specifications................................................................... 81

Index................................................................................. 85

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

NEX-3NL E16 – 50 mm

NEX-3NY E55 – 210 mm and E16 – 50 mm

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items

First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity.

Comes with all models

• Camera (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not

supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

* Multiple power cords may be

supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

• Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FW50 (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• AC adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D

(1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Instruction Manual (This manual) (1)

NEX-3NL

• E16 – 50 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)

NEX-3NY

• E16 – 50 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)

• E55 – 210 mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/ Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1)

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever

For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever

F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/

Smile Shutter lamp

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When the lens is removed

A (Playback) button (27) B Shutter button (25) C ON/OFF (Power) switch (22) D Hook for shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera.

G Flash (45) H Image sensor position mark I Microphone J Lens (18) K Lens release button (19) L Mount M Image sensor N Lens contacts

Do not cover this part during movie recording.

Do not touch this part directly.

A (Flash pop-up) button (45) B LCD screen

You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle, such as for a low-position shooting. Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees when you take a selfportrait. (38)

• Depending on the tripod, you may not be able to adjust the angle of the LCD screen. In such a case, loosen the screw of the tripod once and adjust the angle of the LCD screen.

C Access lamp (21) D Memory card/terminal cover E Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

F Charge lamp

G Memory card insertion slot (20) H HDMI micro jack (48) I MOVIE button (26) J Soft key A (31) K Control wheel (30) L Soft key C (31) M Soft key B (31)

A Battery cover (13) B Lock lever (13, 17) C Battery compartment (13) D 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.

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E Speaker F Tripod socket hole

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

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Lens

See page 83 on the specifications of the lenses.

E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/NEX-3NY)

A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts

Do not touch this part directly.

E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY)

A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Mounting index

Do not touch this part directly.

Charging the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot.

Set the power switch to OFF.

Open the cover by sliding the

lever.

Insert the battery pack

completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever.

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Lock lever

Close the cover.

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Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using

the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Power cord (Mains lead)

The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.

• Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery. If the power switch is set to ON, the camera cannot charge the battery.

• When the charge lamp flashes, remove and re-insert the battery pack.

Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range.

Notes

• If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF).

• The charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack and re-insert it, and then charge the battery pack.

• Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).

Charging time

The charging time is approximately 290 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).

Notes

• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

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Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack (supplied) can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.

To a USB jack

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Notes

• Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power

source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the camera connected to a computer for an extended period of time.

– Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from

sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.

– We do not guarantee operation with all computers. No guarantees are made for

charging using a custom-built computer, a modified computer, or charging via a USB hub. You may not be able to operate the camera properly, depending on the types of USB devices you are using at the same time.

z Using your camera abroad — Power source

You can use your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.

Checking the remaining battery level

Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen.

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

Notes

• The displayed battery power level may not be correct under certain circumstances.

exhausted.”

You cannot shoot any more image.

z What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.

Removing the battery pack

Turn off the camera, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and pull out the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

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Lock lever

Notes

• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the battery pack or turn off the power.

The data may be corrupted.

Access lamp

Attaching/removing the lens

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens.

If the cap or the packaging lid

is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens.

• Quickly change the lens somewhere

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away from dusty locations so as to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera.

Mount the lens by aligning the

white index marks on the lens and the camera.

• Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera.

While pushing the lens lightly

toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Notes

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

• Do not use excessive force when attaching a lens.

• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor.

• When using a lens equipped with a tripod socket, attach the socket on the lens side to the tripod to maintain balance.

Removing the lens

Press the lens release button

all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.

Lens release button

Notes

• If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and

adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The image sensor has an anti-dust coating to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly, away from dusty locations.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens removed.

• When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM

(Body cap) or ALC-R1EM (Rear lens cap) (sold separately).

• When you use a lens with a power zoom, set the power switch of the camera to

OFF and confirm that the lens is completely retracted before switching lenses. If the lens has not retracted, do not press the lens in by force.

• If attaching the camera to a tripod, be sure not to touch the zooming/focusing ring.

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Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Open the cover.

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Insert a memory card.

• Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated.

Check on the direction of the notched corner.

Close the cover.

Memory cards that you can use

You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.

Usable memory card

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media

“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media

SD memory card (Class 4 or more)

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more)

Notes

• Images recorded on a “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Do not format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or SDXC memory cards.)

Removing the memory card

Still

image

Movie

(Mark2)

Term in this

manual

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

“Memory Stick XC Duo” media

SD cardSDHC memory card (Class 4 or more)

Open the cover, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and then push the memory card in once.

Preparing the camera

Access lamp

Notes

• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.

Turning on the camera and setting the clock

When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears.

Set the power switch to ON to

turn on the camera.

The screen to set date and time appears.

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• To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.

Press the center of the control

wheel.

Select your area by pressing

the left or right of the control wheel and press the center.

Press the left or right of the

control wheel to select each item, and press the top or bottom, or turn it to select the numeric value.

Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,

and noon as 12:00 PM.

Repeat step 4 to set other items, and then press the center

of the control wheel.

Notes

• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PlayMemories Home,” you can save or print images with date. Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for more details (page 62).

Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting

The screen for date and time setup is displayed only when the power is turned on for the first time. After that, set the date and time from the MENU. Select MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 56).

Maintaining the date and time setting

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 the battery is installed or not. For details, see page 78.

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Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images

In (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

Point the camera to the

subject.

When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon

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and guide appear on the LCD screen:

(Night Scene), (Tripod Night

Scene), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight

Portrait), (Portrait),

(Landscape), (Macro),

(Spotlight), (Low Brightness),

or (Baby).

Adjust the zoom scale.

When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens.

When attaching a lens with power zoom:

• You can also zoom using the zoom lever on the lens or the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera.

• The camera shifts automatically to the zoom feature of the camera when the magnification scale is greater than that of the optical zoom.

When attaching a lens with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens:

By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever, you can zoom using the zoom feature of the camera (page 33).

Zooming ring

Zooming lever (only on lenses with power zoom)

W/T (zoom) lever

Scene Recognition icon

and guide

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, a beep sounds and z indicator lights up.

Focus indicator

Press the shutter button fully down.

When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.

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Recording movies

Point the camera to the subject.

Press the MOVIE button to

start recording.

• Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically.

• If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording,

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you will be able to focus more quickly.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Notes

• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie.

• When you use a lens with power zoom and find the sound of the zooming ring during recording distracting, it is recommended that you use the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera or the zooming lever of the lens. When you move the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera or the zooming lever of the lens, slide the lever lightly with your finger so that you do not flip the lever.

• You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 55).

• The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera.

• When you record a movie continuously for a long time, the temperature of the camera tends to rise, and you may feel that the camera is warm. However, this is not a malfunction. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may appear. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

MOVIE button

Playing back images

Press the (Playback)

button.

The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen.

• Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T ( ) side to enlarge the displayed image.

• By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever to the W ( ) side, you can play back images as an image index.

Selecting the image

Turn the control wheel and select the image. When playing back images as an image index, a single-image screen can be displayed by turning the control wheel to select an image and pressing the center of the control wheel.

Playing back movies

Select MENU t [Playback]

t [Still/Movie Select] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View].

• To return to still image playback, select [Folder View(Still)].

W/T (zoom) lever

(Playback)

button

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Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and

press the center.

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