© 2009 Sony Corporation4-135-530-12(1)Mobile HD Snap Camera HandbookMHS-PM1Table of contentsGetting startedBasic OperationsUsing functions for shootin
10Identifying partsws “Memory Stick Duo” media slotwd Battery slotwf Access lamp (19)
11Indicators on the screenEach time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes (page 28).See the pages in parentheses for details of
12Indicators on the screenCDEb Note• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.Display IndicationRecording
13Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remaining (17) Image size (23)///Pla
14Indicators on the screenCDb Note• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.Display Indication Change f
15Getting startedGetting startedChecking the accessories supplied• Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1)• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in th
161 Preparing the battery pack1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.• Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back o
17Getting started1 Preparing the battery packCharging time• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging
182 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately)1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 2 Insert the “Memory S
19Getting started2 Inserting the battery pack/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately)To remove “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaOpen the battery/“Me
2Notes on using your cameraTypes of “Memory Stick” media you can use with your camera• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use “Memory St
203 Turning the camera on/setting the clock1 Rotate the lens portion.• Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera. To turn o
21Getting started3 Turning the camera on/setting the clockTo turn the power offPress ON/OFF button.• You can also turn the power off by rotating the l
22Basic OperationsSelecting the image size according to use1 Make sure that the camera is set to shooting mode.• If the camera is set to playback mode
23Basic OperationsSelecting the image size according to useThe default settings are marked with .* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as p
24Selecting the image size according to useThe number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
25Basic OperationsSelecting the image size according to use• Before the continuous shooting ends, the recording time indicator flashes, and after a wh
26Shooting images1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.2 Confirm the composition.Zoom lev
27Basic OperationsShooting images3 Start shooting.• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes.When shooting still images:Press PHOT
28Shooting imagesChanging the screen displayEach time you tilt the multi-selector to v (DISP), the display changes as follows.• By tilting to v (DISP)
29Basic OperationsShooting imagesz About the histogramA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Tilt to v (DISP) repeatedly to displa
3Notes on using your camera• If you rotate the lens portion back when your camera is connected to other devices with the USB cable, the recorded image
30Shooting imagesW/T Using the zoomSlide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in, slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.• This camera is only capable
31Basic OperationsViewing images1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on.• You can also turn the power on by pressing ON/OFF.2 Press (Play) bu
32Viewing imagesTo view an enlarged image (playback zoom)Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image.To undo the zoom, slide the zoom
33Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.• Index screen appears.2 Press (Delete) and select [Sele
34Deleting imagesTo delete images while a single image is displayed1 Press (Delete).2 Select [Delete] with v, then press the multi-selector.To cancel
35Basic OperationsSelect images to upload on a website (Sharemark)1 Press (Play) button to set the camera to playback mode.• Index screen appears.2
36Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark)To select images to upload on a website while a single image is displayed1 Display the image you wan
37Basic OperationsUsing the menu items1 Press MENU to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.• Different
38Menu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the operating conditions.The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the view
39Using functions for shootingUsing functions for shootingShooting menuThe function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For detail
4Notes on using your cameraAbout this Handbook• The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actua
40Using functions for viewingViewing menuThe default settings are marked with .When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to playback with (Play)
41Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 375 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press the mu
42Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 37To cancel protection of all images in the folderSelect [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To prot
43Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 373 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press the multi-selector.The (Print o
44Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 37To change the setupThe default settings are marked with .Rotates a still image.1 Press (Play)
45Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 37• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information ma
46Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 373 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.Delete Delete4 Only the desired scenes remain.P
47Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 37• The cut movies are assigned new numbers, then recorded as the newest
48Customizing the settingsUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Press MENU to display the menu.2 Tilt the mult
49For details on the operation 1 page 48Customizing the settings CameraThe default settings are marked with .When you operate the camera, the descrip
5How to handle the camera• When carrying the camera, rotate the lens portion back as illustrated.• Be careful not to block the lens with your finger w
50For details on the operation 1 page 48 Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is inserted in the camera.Formats t
51Customizing the settingsMemory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [Cha
52For details on the operation 1 page 48 Internal Memory ToolThis item appears only when “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not inserted in the camera.Fo
53For details on the operation 1 page 48Customizing the settings Setup 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the brightness of the LCD back
54For details on the operation 1 page 48 Setup 22The default settings are marked with .Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.Selec
55Customizing the settingsSetup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 48Connecting the camera and your computerConnect the camera as illustrated below
56Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 48Image file storage destinations and file namesExample: viewing folders on Windows XPA Folder containin
57Customizing the settingsSetup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 48Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected
58Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection or the image quality
59Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVImages recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition) and played ba
6Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ... 2How to handle the camera ...
60Viewing images on a TVPAL-M systemBrazilPAL-N systemArgentina, Paraguay, UruguaySECAM systemBulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Uk
61TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.When repairing the camera, we m
62TroubleshootingCannot turn on the camera.• The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 16).• Check whether the battery is inserted in the co
63TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe date and time are not displayed on LCD screen.• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are disp
64TroubleshootingThe image does not appear on the TV screen.• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color s
65TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot playback or record images using the internal memory.• There is “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media inserted in the cam
66Warning indicators and messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions.E• The battery level is low. Charge the battery immediately
67TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesFile protect• Release the protection (page 40).Image size over• You are playing back an image with siz
68OthersTo use your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera and the BC-CSK/BC-CSKA battery charger (supplied) in any country or region wh
69OthersOn the “Memory Stick” media“Memory Stick” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.You can use the followin
7Table of contentsViewing menu...40 (Folder): Selecting the fol
70On the “Memory Stick” mediaOn the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant de
71OthersOn the batteryOn charging the batteryWe recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You m
72IndexIndexNumerics4:3 TV...59AA/V connecting cable...59A/V OUT jack ...
73Index IndexWWarning indicators and messages...66Web camera ...54Wide TV ...5
74IndexNotes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHERTHAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANYMANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THEMPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VID
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8Table of contentsTroubleshooting...... 61Warning indicators and mess
9Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A LensB MicrophoneC (USB) jack (55)• Used when connecting to a computer with
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