[. . . ] · See page 39 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is. · If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, use up the existing charge and store the camera in a cool, dry place. · For details on the battery, see page 64.
No compensation for contents of the recording
· The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.
Internal memory and memory cards back up
· Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit, or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be destroyed. [. . . ] MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group AVC: Advanced Video Codec · The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
Using functions for shooting
The approximate recording time of movies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity Internal memory Approx. 26 MB 1 GB Memory card formatted with this camera 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Size
1920 × 1080 30P 1280 × 720 60P 1280 × 720 30P 640 × 480 30P
() () 0:00:40 (0:00:25) 0:01:20 (0:01:00)
0:10:00 (0:06:00) 0:20:00 (0:10:00) 0:30:00 (0:15:00) 1:00:00 (0:40:00)
0:20:00 (0:12:00) 0:40:00 (0:20:00) 1:00:00 (0:30:00) 2:00:00 (1:20:00)
0:40:00 (0:25:00) 1:20:00 (0:40:00) 2:00:00 (1:00:00) 4:00:00 (2:40:00)
1:20:00 (0:50:00) 2:40:00 (1:30:00) 4:00:00 (2:10:00)
2:40:00 (1:40:00) 5:20:00 (3:10:00) 8:00:00 (4:20:00)
5:20:00 (3:20:00) 10:40:00 (6:20:00) 16:00:00 (8:40:00)
8:00:00 16:00:00 32:00:00 (5:30:00) (11:00:00) (22:00:00)
· The number in ( ) is the minimum recording time. · The length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. · Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a while, the recording will automatically stop.
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Shooting menu
For details on the operation 1 page 27
Your camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the memory card. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
SteadyShot: Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images
On Off
Activates the camera shake reduction function. Does not activate the camera shake reduction function.
· The camera shake reduction function works only in [640 × 480 30P] or [1280 × 720 30P] mode.
Face Detection: Detects the faces of your subjects, and adjusts the focus and exposure automatically
On Off
Activates the Face Detection function. Does not activate Face Detection function.
Setup: Selecting the shooting settings
You can change the settings on the (setup) screen.
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Using functions for viewing
Viewing menu
The function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below. When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to playback with (Play) button.
(Delete): Allows you to select and delete unwanted images
This Image Multiple Images
Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. 2 MENU t [OK] t the multi-selector
Delete All Images Deletes all images at once except protected images. (Photo) button or Turns off the beep sound.
LCD Backlight
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.
Bright Normal
Brightens the LCD screen. Standard brightness.
· You can change the setting by tilting the multi-selector v (DISP) longer. · Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster.
Display Color
You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors.
Language Setting
Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Initialize
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with the multi-selector tilt to v/V, then press the multi-selector or tilt to B. The settings are reset to the default setting.
To cancel the resetting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press the multi-selector.
· Be sure not to turn the power of the camera off while initializing.
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Main Settings 2/2
The default settings are marked with .
For details on the operation 1 page 44
LUN Settings
Allows you to select the settings for the display method of images on the recording media set in a connected equipment, such as a computer, when the camera is connected to a computer or AV equipment with a USB connection.
Multi
Displays the images both on the memory card and in the internal memory of the camera. Displays only the images on the memory card when a memory card is inserted, and displays the images in the internal memory when a memory card is not inserted. Select this when you connect the camera to equipment other than a computer, and neither the images on the memory card nor the images in the internal memory of the camera are displayed.
Single
b Note
· Be sure to set [LUN Settings] to [Multi], while uploading videos and still images to media services using "PMB Portable".
Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 53 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
NTSC PAL
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e. g. , for the USA, Japan). Customizing the settings
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Memory Card Tool
For details on the operation 1 page 44
This item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera.
Format
Formats the memory card. To ensure stable operation of the memory cards, we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera. However, if you format the memory card, all the data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data. [. . . ] If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. [. . . ]