Page 2 - How to use this handbook; Marks and notations used in this handbook
2 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x How to use this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page.This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Search for information by function. Search for information by ...
Page 3 - Notes on using the camera
3 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Notes on using the camera Internal memory back up Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. Notes on recording/playback and connection • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the...
Page 5 - Life with “Bloggie”; Capture your life; At a party
5 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Life with “Bloggie” Capture your life At a party Record still images at maximum 5M (2592 × 1944) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-vision (page 48, 50). Also, you can record still images during movie recor...
Page 6 - Share your life; Connect to TV
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 6 GB Share your life Connect to TV Connect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 65).You can still enjoy 2D movies with a TV that does not support 3D. Import an...
Page 7 - Enjoy 3D images
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 7 GB View in 3D You can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an HDMI cable (sold separately).The images allow you to enjoy the feeling of really being there.See page 39 about the way to view. Sh...
Page 8 - Table of contents
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 8 GB Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Life with “Bloggie”···························...
Page 9 - Viewing
9 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Viewing Viewing································································ 39 Playback zoom ···················································· 41 Volume control ···················································...
Page 10 - Others; Built-in battery pack············································· 75; Index; Index ··································································· 79
10 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Others Number of still images and recordable time of movies ································································· 74 Built-in battery pack············································· 75 Precautions ·······...
Page 11 - Operation Search
11 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Operation Search Shooting still images Shooting (Still images) ······································· 29 Shooting movies Shooting (Movies) ··············································· 31 Changing image size Photo S...
Page 12 - Multi-selector buttons
12 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x About operation buttons of the camera You can use the multi-selector buttons ( v / V / b / B ) to activate functions such as zooming when shooting or playing back images.The function that is allocated to each multi-sel...
Page 13 - Menu items
13 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Menu/Settings Search In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.Click an item to jump to the corresponding page. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 P...
Page 14 - Setting items
14 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 3 Select the desired menu item by using v / V to set. 4 Select the desired setting item by using b / B , then press the MOVIE/ ENTER button. Press the function button ( ) to exit the menu screen. In the table below, in...
Page 15 - To cancel changing settings
15 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x z To cancel changing settings Select [Cancel], then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. If [Cancel] does not appear on the screen, directly set back to the previous setting. • Selected settings are retained even if the power...
Page 16 - Identifying parts
16 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Identifying parts A Light B Lens C Hook for wrist strap D LCD screen E Function buttons F 3D/2D button G MOVIE/ENTER buttonMulti-selector buttons ( v / V / b / B ) H Speaker I Stereo microphone J ON/OFF (Power) button ...
Page 19 - How to hold the camera
19 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x How to hold the camera • Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the USB jack or HDMI OUT jack cover. Also, do not hold the 360 Video Lens when it is attached to the...
Page 22 - Charging the camera
22 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Charging the camera The camera’s battery is continuously charged whenever the camera is connected to a running computer. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to turn off the camera. 2 Slide the slide lever at the side of ...
Page 23 - Disconnecting the USB connection; To retract the USB jack
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 23 GB 4 When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection between the camera and computer (page 23). Install Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) after completing the procedure above. • While the camer...
Page 24 - How long does it take to charge the camera?; How long can I record or play back images?; Checking the remaining battery charge
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 24 GB z How long does it take to charge the camera? Charging time • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. Full c...
Page 25 - Installing the software
25 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Installing the software You can do the following using the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory).– Import images shot with the camera to a computer, and play back.– Upload images to a network service. 1 ...
Page 28 - Setting the language and clock; To set the date and time again
28 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Setting the language and clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on.The demonstration movie plays back when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Select the desired language by using v / V ...
Page 29 - To best shoot an image
29 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 3D shooting (Still images) Hold the camera horizontally when shooting. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. After turning on the camera, confirm that it is in 3D mode (shown by the icon). 2 Compose the shot. Be sure not ...
Page 32 - To shoot the 2D movie
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 32 GB z To shoot the 2D movie • Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting while the camera is on. • You can shoot in either the vertical or horizontal position. z To shoot still images during movie recordin...
Page 33 - Zoom
33 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Zoom The zoom function is allowed only for 2D shooting.You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s zoom function can enlarge images up to 4 times. 1 Press and hold v or V . Press and hold v to zoom in or V to...
Page 34 - Light
34 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Light You can shoot with the light of the camera turned on. 1 Press b on the shooting screen. Press b again to turn off the light. • You can only use the light in shooting mode. Note that you cannot use it when the 360...
Page 37 - To place the camera vertically
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 37 GB 4 Start shooting (page 29, 31). • Do not attach or remove the 360 Video Lens during shooting.• The still image size is fixed to 3M (16:9), and the movie size is fixed to 1920 × 1080 30p.• When you attach the 360 Video ...
Page 38 - Viewing 360 Video images
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 38 GB You can play back 360 Video images on the computer using the Bloggie Software. For details on the installation of the Bloggie Software, see page 25. • You can play back each 1/4 portion of the 360-degree panoramic view...
Page 39 - To show the previous/next images
39 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Viewing 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image by using v / V / b / B , then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. A single movie plays back when a movie is sele...
Page 40 - To go back to the shooting screen; To go back to the index screen
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 40 GB z To go back to the shooting screen Do one of the following: – Press the function button ( ). – Press the (Shutter) button. 2011-01-01 (Shutter) button z To go back to the index screen Press v during playback of the st...
Page 41 - Playback zoom
41 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Playback zoom Enlarges recorded 2D still images.This function is allowed only in 2D mode. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a still image, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press t...
Page 42 - Volume control
42 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Volume control You can adjust the volume for playback movies. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie, then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. 3 Press V . 4 Press B to increase or b to d...
Page 43 - Windows; Macintosh
43 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Recommended computer environment The following computer environment is recommended when using the Bloggie Software, and importing images via a USB connection. * 1 Windows XP 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are no...
Page 45 - Using the Bloggie Software; Activating
45 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Using the Bloggie Software 1 Double-click the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) shortcut icon on the desktop. A Sharing site: Drag and drop the thumbnail. B Displays the images in the camera. C Displ...
Page 46 - Importing images to a computer
46 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Importing images to a computer To connect the camera to your computer, see page 43. When using the Bloggie Software See page 45. When not using the Bloggie Software When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB c...
Page 48 - When you select
48 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Photo Size The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.The larger the photo size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The...
Page 49 - On “image quality” and “image size”
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 49 GB z On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is d...
Page 50 - Movie Size; Progressive playback
50 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Movie Size The larger the movie size, the higher the movie quality.The movies shot with the camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, “MP4 ...
Page 51 - Delete
51 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to display the menu screen. 3 Select (Delete) by using v / V . ...
Page 52 - Protect; To cancel the protection
52 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed when playing back registered images. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the function button ([Menu]) to...
Page 53 - Share it Later; To cancel sharing
53 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Share it Later You can install the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory) to upload images for sharing. You can also choose images and the sharing site to upload in advance.For information on how to uploa...
Page 54 - D Adjust; This function helps to prevent your eyes becoming
54 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 3D Adjust Adjusts the parallax of a 3D image. 1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the MOVIE/ENTER button to select the image you want to adjust. 3 Press the function button ([Menu]) to d...
Page 55 - Flicker Reduction
55 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Flicker Reduction Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Flicker Reduction] t desired mode On Uses the Flicker Reduction. Of...
Page 56 - Beep
56 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Beep Sets the sound for when you operate the camera. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode. On Turns on the beep sound when you press the (Shutter) button or the MOVIE/ENTER b...
Page 57 - Language Setting
57 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired language.
Page 58 - Demo Mode
58 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Demo Mode Performs a demonstration of the camera. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode. • The demonstration stops when operating any of the following. – Press the (Shutt...
Page 59 - Initialize; When the camera does not work properly
59 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Initialize] t Press the function button ...
Page 60 - LUN Setting
60 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x LUN Setting Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 Press the function butt...
Page 61 - HDMI Output
61 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x HDMI Output Selects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack. If images are not displayed on the TV clearly, changing the setting may improve the display. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Se...
Page 62 - Format
62 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Format Formats the internal memory. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Format] t Press the function button ([OK]). • Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected im...
Page 64 - Daylight Savings
64 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Daylight Savings Sets the camera for Daylight Saving Time. 1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Settings) t [Daylight Savings] t desired mode The time advances by one hour after setting to On. On Sets the Day...
Page 65 - Viewing images on a TV
65 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Viewing images on a TV Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI jack with an HDMI cable (sold separately).Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the jack cove...
Page 67 - On TV color systems
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 67 GB If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with an HDMI jack and an HDMI cable (sold separately). The color system of the TV must match that of the camera. Check the following lists for the TV color syste...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting; Check the items on pages 68 to 73.; Battery pack and power
68 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be chec...
Page 69 - Shooting still images/movies
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 69 GB Cannot charge the camera. • Turn off the camera and make the USB connection.• Disconnect the USB connection support cable, and then reconnect it.• Use the USB connection support cable (supplied).• Charge the battery in...
Page 70 - Deleting
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 70 GB The top and bottom edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. • The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimm...
Page 74 - Still images; Movies
74 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Still images • When the number of remaining recordable images is greate...
Page 75 - Built-in battery pack; On charging the battery pack; Effective use of the battery pack; How to store the camera
75 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Built-in battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatu...
Page 76 - Precautions
76 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunct...
Page 77 - Specifications; Camera
77 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of camera: Approx. 5 110 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 3 110 000 pixels (still image, 16:9), Approx. 5...
Page 78 - Trademarks; Notes on the License
Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x 78 GB Trademarks • “Bloggie” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Li...
Page 79 - Inde; Numerics
79 GB Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Men u /Settin g s Sear ch Inde x Index Numerics 360 Video images ............................................................. 36 3D shooting Movies ............................................................................ 31 Still images ............
