Page 2 - Confirming the operation method
Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [10] Charging by connecting to a computer [11] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [12] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [13] Supplying power using...
Page 3 - Selecting a shooting mode; Using shooting functions; Using the zoom; Using the flash
Shooting still images [26] Shooting movies [27] Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes [28] Intelligent Auto [29] Superior Auto [30] About Scene Recognition [31] The advantages of automatic shooting [32] Program Auto [33] Sweep Panorama [34] Scene Selection [35] Shutter Priority [36] Apert...
Page 5 - Adjusting the exposure
Measuring the exact distance to the subject [75] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [76] Metering Mode [77] AE lock [78] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [79] Exp.comp.set [80] Zebra [81] Exposure Set. Guide [82] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode [83] Cont. Shooting [...
Page 7 - Shooting using the touch panel; Viewing; Viewing still images
Face Registration (New Registration) [118] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [119] Face Registration (Delete ) [120] Red Eye Reduction [121] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [122] SteadyShot [123] High ISO NR (still image) [124] Color Space (still image) [125] Grid Line [126] Auto Review [127] Liv...
Page 8 - Changing settings
Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [144] Deleting multiple selected images [145] Playing back movies Playing back movies [146] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [147] Printing Specify Printing [148] Using viewing functions View Mode [149] Display Rotation [150] Slide Sho...
Page 9 - Using Wi-Fi functions; Connecting this product and a Smartphone
Audio signals [159] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [160] Tile Menu [161] Delete confirm. [162] Pwr Save Start Time [163] PAL/NTSC Selector [164] Demo Mode [165] HDMI Resolution [166] CTRL FOR HDMI [167] HDMI Info. Display [168] USB Connection [169] USB LUN Setting [170] Language [171] Date/Time Setup [172]...
Page 10 - Adding applications to the product
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [187] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded [188] One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) [189] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [190] Sending images to an ...
Page 11 - Viewing on computers
Installing the applications Opening a service account [203] Downloading applications [204] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [205] Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [206] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [207] Ch...
Page 12 - Creating a movie disc; Precautions/This product; Precautions; Cleaning this product
Importing images to the computer [221] Disconnecting the product from the computer [222] Creating a movie disc Disc type [223] Selecting the disc creation method [224] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [225] Creating Blu -ray Discs [226] Precautions/This product Precautions Precaut...
Page 13 - Trademarks; If you have problems; Troubleshooting; Battery pack and power
Mount Adaptor [238] LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [239] LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [240] LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [241] LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [242] AVCHD format [243] License [244] Trademarks Trademarks [245] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [246] Troubleshooting Battery pack an...
Page 14 - Shooting still images/movies; Viewing images
Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [255] Recording takes a long time. [256] The image is out of focus. [257] Zoom does not work. [258] The flash does not work. [259] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [260] The recording date and time are not displa...
Page 16 - Messages; Situations this product has difficulty handling; Checking the camera and the supplied items; Supplied with all models:
Messages Messages Warning messages [303] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [304] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model nam...
Page 17 - Identifying parts; When the lens is removed
Shoulder strap (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) ILCE-5100 Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) ILCE-5100L E16-50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Front lens cap (1) (Attached on the lens) ILCE-5100Y E16-50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Fro...
Page 21 - List of icons on the screen; List of shooting mode icons
1. Focusing ring 2. Zooming ring 3. Focal -length scale 4. Focal -length index 5. Lens contacts* 6. Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. [5] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline...
Page 22 - List of viewing mode icons
List of viewing mode icons 1. P P* A S M Shooting mode NO CARD Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 12M / 10M / 6.0M / 5.1M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Fram...
Page 26 - List of focus range finder frames; When using focal plane phase detection AF mode
Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode [6] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on ...
Page 27 - Using the shoulder strap
When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above. When focus is achieved automatically based on thewhole range of the monitor When [ AF Illuminator] is set to [Auto], and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], ...
Page 28 - About the shooting advice
[8] How to Use Before Use 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. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel....
Page 31 - Charging by connecting to a computer; Inserting the battery pack into the camera
performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). [11] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging by connecting to...
Page 32 - Battery life and the number of images that can be
1. Slide the open lever to open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3. Close the cover. [13] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images tha...
Page 33 - recorded/played back using a battery pack
recorded/played back using a battery pack Shooting (still images): Battery life: approx. 200 min., Number of images: approx. 400 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 110 min. Viewing (still images): Battery life: approx. 340 min....
Page 34 - Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket); Removing the battery pack
[14] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately). 1. To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera...
Page 35 - Removing the memory card
How to insert a memory card 1. Slide the memory card cover to open it. 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory car...
Page 36 - Attaching a lens
1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3. Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4. Close the memory card cover. [18] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens...
Page 38 - Removing the lens
Note Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use force when attaching a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. When you use a...
Page 39 - Attaching the lens hood
Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them. [20] How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1. Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens ...
Page 41 - Activating/deactivating the touch panel
If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera. [23] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/b...
Page 42 - Menu item details; Using MENU items
1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): The touch panel is activated. Off: The touch panel is deactivated. [25] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to chan...
Page 43 - Shooting still images
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. 4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. [26] How to Use Shooting Shoot...
Page 44 - Focus indicator; Shooting movies
4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject. lights: The focusing is in progress. Hint When the product cannot focus automati...
Page 45 - List of shooting modes; Available functions
1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie). If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operatin...
Page 46 - Intelligent 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 from the menu. A (Aperture Priority): Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot, for example when you want to blur the background, etc. S (Sh...
Page 47 - Superior Auto
other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions. [30] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically...
Page 48 - About Scene Recognition; The advantages of automatic shooting
[31] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such...
Page 49 - Program Auto; Program Shift
aperture) adjusted. Note In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image. [33] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows...
Page 50 - Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Sweep Panorama] . 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the de...
Page 51 - Scene Selection
Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be ...
Page 54 - Shutter Priority
select [Macro]. For the minimum in-focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene. [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Shutter Priority You can express the...
Page 55 - Aperture Priority; Manual Exposure
[37] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ Shoot Mode ] → [ Aperture Priority...
Page 56 - BULB
exposure value. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward - : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note When [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the apertu...
Page 57 - Movie
was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. You cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB] in the following situations: When the [Smile Shutter] function is activated. When the [Auto HDR] function is activated. When [Picture Effect] is set to [HDR Painting] or [Ric...
Page 58 - Zoom; The zoom features available with this product
[41] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. 1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. When a zoom lens is mounted, you can also...
Page 59 - Zoom Setting
You can magnify images using an image process. When you select [On Digital Zoom] for [Zoom Setting], you can use this zoom function. Note The default setting for [ Image Size] is [L]. To use the smart zoom change [ Image Size] to [M] or [S]. Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not availab...
Page 61 - When you do not use the flash; Flash Mode
2. Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely, it may cause malfunction. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, f...
Page 67 - Focus Mode
Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Up: Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [54] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the mov...
Page 68 - Focus Area
[Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports focal plane phase detection AF. When [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone], the focus range finder frame may change after you achieve focus using [Automatic AF] mode. [55] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focu...
Page 69 - Focal plane phase detection AF
by rotating the control wheel. Note When [Focus Mode] is [Continuous AF] and [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone], the focus range finder frame may change after the focus is achieved. When [ AF Illuminator] is [Auto] and [Focus Area] is [Wide] or [Zone], an AF range finder frame may be shown by the dott...
Page 71 - Manual Focus
4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. [59] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus] . 2. R...
Page 72 - Focus Magnifier
focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing ...
Page 74 - Peaking Level; Peaking Color
[64] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired set...
Page 78 - AF On; Eye AF
On (default setting): Displays the focus area that is in focus. Off: Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is [Center] or [Flexible Spot], the frames in the focus area that is in focus turn green, regardless of the [Disp. cont. AF area] settings. [71] How to Use Us...
Page 80 - Measuring the exact distance to the subject
subject to be focused is changed. This mode is useful for shooting impressive images. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration (movie) You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [ AF Track Duration] → desired setting. ...
Page 81 - Metering Mode
Note If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto e...
Page 82 - AE lock
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determin...
Page 84 - Zebra
[80] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash...
Page 85 - Drive Mode
Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. [83] How to Use Using shooting functions Select...
Page 86 - Menu Item Details
DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer. [84] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1. MENU → (Camera...
Page 89 - Single Bracket
Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposur...
Page 90 - WB bracket
This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 5 Image: This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Single Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image: This setting shoots a...
Page 91 - DRO Bracket
Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [90] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DR...
Page 92 - ISO
3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self - portrait/ -timer] to [Off] , then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [92] How to Use Using shooting f...
Page 94 - Auto HDR; White Balance
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2. Select the desired setti...
Page 96 - Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode; Picture Effect
You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required. In [C.Temp./Filter], you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting. When you press the right b...
Page 98 - Creative Style
Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selecte...
Page 100 - Movie recording formats; XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
[Picture Effect] When [Creative Style] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. [99] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S...
Page 102 - Menu items details
60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] Movies shot are recorded in MPEG -4 format, at approxi...
Page 103 - Dual Video REC
24p 17M(FH)*: 25p 17M(FH)**: Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema- like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 1440×1080 12M (default setting): Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit-rate: Approx. 12 Mbps (Avg.) ...
Page 104 - Marker Display; Marker Settings
On: An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded simultaneously. Off (default setting): The [Dual Video REC] function is not used. Note When [ Record Setting] for an XAVC S movie is set to [60p]/[50p], [ Record Setting] for an AVCHD movie is set to [60p]/[50p], ...
Page 105 - Audio Recording
Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center: Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off (default setting) / On Aspect: Sets the aspect marker disp...
Page 107 - MOVIE Button; Custom Key Settings
selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur. Note [ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure] . [108] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE But...
Page 108 - Function of the center button; Function of the left button; Function of the right button
[110] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 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. 1. MENU...
Page 109 - Function of the down button; Function of the ? button; Photo Creativity
[113] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 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. 1. MENU → (Cu...
Page 114 - Red Eye Reduction
delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All] . [121] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red -eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camer...
Page 115 - SteadyShot
Menu item details Off: Does not trim images. Auto (default setting): Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when [ Quality] is set to [RAW] o...
Page 117 - Grid Line; Auto Review
option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on this product or non- Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation...
Page 118 - Live View Display
Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time. If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review, you can check that image using the magnified scale. Off: Does not display the Auto Review. Note When the product is enlarging an image using ima...
Page 121 - Aperture Preview
1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off: Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note The [Chro. Aber. Comp.] function is only available when an E-mount lens is ...
Page 125 - Specifying the desired focus point (Touch Focus)
When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Shutter] with applications downloaded from the website. [138] How to Use Using shooting functions Shooting using the touch panel Adjusting the focus using touch operation (Touch Focus)(still ima...
Page 126 - Focusing on the touched subject (Spot Focus)
Hint To cancel the magnified view, press the shutter button lightly. Note The [Touch Focus] function is unavailable in the following situations: When [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] When [Scene Selection] is set to [Night Scene] When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] While using...
Page 127 - Playing back images; Playback zoom
2. Touch the point to focus on. 3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Hint To cancel the magnified view, press the shutter button lightly. Note The [Touch Focus] function is unavailable in the following situations: While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Focus] with appli...
Page 128 - Image Index
2. Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. 3. Press the MENU button, or in the center of the control wheel to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. [142]...
Page 129 - Switching the screen display (during playback); Deleting a displayed image
Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. ” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are ...
Page 130 - Playing back movies; Available operations during movie playback
1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) T...
Page 131 - Playing back panoramic images
: Fast -forward : Fast -rewind : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback : Next movie file : Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation panel Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the n...
Page 132 - Specify Printing; View Mode
[148] How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desir...
Page 133 - Display Rotation; Slide Show
Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD -format movies. XAVC S View: Displays only XAVC S-format movies. [150] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotatio...
Page 134 - To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback; Rotate; Protect
Repeat: Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once. Interval: Select the display interval for images from among [1 Sec] , [3 Sec] (default setting), [5 Sec] , [10 Se...
Page 135 - K Still Image PB
protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To c...
Page 136 - Viewing images on an HD TV
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5. Play back a still image, then press the bottom of the control wheel. The still image is output in 4K resolution. You can output still images in 4K resolution by selecting MENU → (Playback ) → [4K Still Image PB] → [OK] . Note This m...
Page 137 - Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD -compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image qu...
Page 138 - Monitor Brightness
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. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (s...
Page 139 - Volume Settings; Adjusting the volume during playback; Audio signals
You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual (default setting): Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Note The [Sunny Weather] ...
Page 141 - Tile Menu
function is set to [Off] , the indicator will be displayed on the product. Power save mode will not function during uploading. If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on again. If the indicator appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. W...
Page 142 - Pwr Save Start Time
[Cancel] is selected as the default setting. [163] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Setup) →...
Page 143 - Demo Mode; HDMI Resolution
[165] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu i...
Page 144 - CTRL FOR HDMI
1080p: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. [167] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CT...
Page 145 - USB Connection; USB LUN Setting
Displays the shooting information of the played back image. Off: Does not display the shooting information of the played back image. [169] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1...
Page 146 - Language
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [171] How to Use Changing settin...
Page 147 - File Number
[173] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [174] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for t...
Page 148 - Select REC Folder; New Folder
Reset: The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) [176] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can c...
Page 149 - Folder Name; Recover Image DB
[178] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 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. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details ...
Page 151 - PlayMemories Mobile
Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applica...
Page 152 - Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [186] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi s...
Page 154 - Smart Remote Embedded
feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi. To use this function, register the desired application in advance. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [One-touch(NFC)] → desired application. 2. Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC-enabled sma...
Page 156 - Send to Smartphone
The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as m...
Page 159 - Send to Computer
About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch -point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-...
Page 160 - View on TV; Slideshow settings
Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB...
Page 161 - Airplane Mode
Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [4K]. * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a ...
Page 163 - Other setting items
Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK] . How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the...
Page 164 - Edit Device Name; Disp MAC Address
Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device. Priority Connection: Select [On] or [Off] . IP Address Setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP Address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address. Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: When you set [IP Address Setting] to [Man...
Page 165 - PlayMemories Camera Apps
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. 1. MENU → (Wireless ) → [SSID/PW Reset] → [...
Page 167 - Launching the downloaded application; How to launch the applications faster
[205] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product usingthe Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1. MENU → (Application ) → Application List → (PlayMemorie...
Page 170 - Installing PlayMemories Home
[212] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is com...
Page 171 - Software for Mac computers; Wireless Auto Import; “Image Data Converter”
[213] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images...
Page 172 - Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide”; “Remote Camera Control”
1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids -se/ Note Log on as Administrator. [216] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] ...
Page 173 - Connecting the product to a computer
Installing “Remote Camera Control” Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ [219] How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start]...
Page 174 - Importing images to the computer
[221] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemori...
Page 175 - Disconnecting the product from the computer; Disc type
[222] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the c...
Page 176 - Selecting the disc creation method
Standard definition image quality (STD) Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. Hint You can use the following types of 12 cm discs wit...
Page 177 - Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
Creates a disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH* Player: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play back DVD discs, etc.) * You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down-converting th...
Page 178 - Creating Blu-ray Discs; Backing up memory cards
[226] How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu-ray Discs You can create Blu -ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. The computer must be capable of creating Blu -ray Discs. BD -R (not re -writable) or BD -RE (rewritable) discs can be used. Multi-session recordi...
Page 180 - Notes on playing movies on other devices; On the monitor and lens; Notes on the flash
Association). Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed. Notes on playing movies on other devices This product uses MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. For ...
Page 181 - On the internal rechargeable battery; Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery; Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack
Notes on discarding or transferring this product toothers When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. [228] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions On t...
Page 184 - Memory card
standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient ...
Page 185 - Memory Stick media
shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format]. Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. We re...
Page 186 - On cleaning; Cleaning the lens and flash; Cleaning the product surface
This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media. To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media int...
Page 187 - Cleaning the monitor; Cleaning the image sensor
Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the monitor If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the original coating may become easily removable. Wipe oil or hand cream off a...
Page 188 - Number of still images
[234] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. [ Image Size]: [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] * Standard 2GB: ...
Page 189 - Recordable time of movies
Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [235] How to Use Precautions/This product Number of recordable still images ...
Page 191 - Notes on continuous movie recording
[ File Format]:[MP4] 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 20 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 10 h 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifica...
Page 192 - Plug adaptor; On TV color systems
The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, the recording format/setting, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording...
Page 193 - Mount Adaptor
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. [238] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instruc...
Page 196 - Notes on the License
Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. SSM lens: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. When the switch on the lens is set to AF, you can use MENU to change the focus method. Other lenses: Can be changed using MENU. Focus Mode: Available modes are as follows (Single-s...
Page 197 - On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Licenses (in English) ...
Page 203 - The flash does not work.; The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. [260] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/...
Page 208 - You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[279] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to beconnected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product...
Page 213 - The product does not work properly.
product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [298] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, ordecreases two images ...