Sony BLOGGIE MHS-FS3/FS3K User Manual

© 2011 Sony Corporation 4-276-890-11(1)GBHandbookMobile HD Snap CameraMHS-FS3/FS3KTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex

10GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexOthersNumber of still images and recordable time of movies······························

11GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexOperation SearchShooting still imagesShooting (Still images)····························

12GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexAbout operation buttons of the cameraYou can use the multi-selector buttons (v/V/b/B) to

13GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexMenu/Settings SearchIn the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while

14GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex3 Select the desired menu item by using v/V to set. 4 Select the desired setting item by

15GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexzTo cancel changing settingsSelect [Cancel], then press the MOVIE/ENTER button. If [Canc

16GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexIdentifying partsA LightB LensC Hook for wrist strapD LCD screenE Function buttonsF 3D/2

17GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexList of icons displayed on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the c

18GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.•

19GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexHow to hold the camera• Be careful not to block the lens or microphone with your finger

2GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexHow to use this handbookClick on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex20GBzHolding the camera vertically when you shoot moviesPortrait images are recorded. Black

21GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexChecking the accessories supplied• USB connection support cable (1)Use this if the USB j

22GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexCharging the cameraThe camera’s battery is continuously charged whenever the camera is c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex23GB4 When charging is finished, disconnect the USB connection between the camera and comput

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex24GBzHow long does it take to charge the camera?Charging time• Time required to charge a ful

25GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexInstalling the softwareYou can do the following using the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded o

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex26GB4 Activate the installer.Windows 71 Click [Open folder to view files] on the AutoPlay sc

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex27GB3 Double click the “Bloggie” icon.5 Click [Install], and follow the instructions on the

28GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexSetting the language and clock1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.The camera is turned on.

29GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex3D shooting (Still images)Hold the camera horizontally when shooting.1 Press the ON/OFF

3GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexNotes on using the cameraInternal memory back upBe sure to make a backup copy to protect

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex30GBzTo shoot a 2D still image• Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting

31GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex3D shooting (Movies)Hold the camera horizontally when shooting.1 Press the ON/OFF (Power

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex32GBzTo shoot the 2D movie• Press the 3D/2D button to select 3D shooting or 2D shooting whil

33GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexZoomThe zoom function is allowed only for 2D shooting.You can enlarge the image when sho

34GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexLightYou can shoot with the light of the camera turned on.1 Press b on the shooting scre

35GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexSelf-Timer1 Press B on the shooting standby screen.2 Select the desired mode by using B.

36GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexShooting 360 Video images (MHS-FS3K only)By attaching the supplied 360 Video Lens to the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex37GB4 Start shooting (page 29, 31).• Do not attach or remove the 360 Video Lens during shoot

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex38GBYou can play back 360 Video images on the computer using the Bloggie Software. For detai

39GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexViewing1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to playback mode.The index screen appea

4GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndeximages, and make sure he/she observes the above precautions when viewing such images.The

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex40GBzTo go back to the shooting screenDo one of the following:– Press the function button (

41GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexPlayback zoomEnlarges recorded 2D still images.This function is allowed only in 2D mode.

42GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexVolume controlYou can adjust the volume for playback movies.1 Press the function button

43GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexRecommended computer environmentThe following computer environment is recommended when u

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex44GBTo play back and edit movie files (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) recorded by the camera on your comp

45GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexUsing the Bloggie Software1 Double-click the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the interna

46GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexImporting images to a computerTo connect the camera to your computer, see page 43.When u

47GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexUploading images to a media service1 Choose images and the sharing site to upload with t

48GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexPhoto Size The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when yo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex49GBzOn “image quality” and “image size”A digital image is made up of a collection of small

5GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexLife with “Bloggie”Capture your lifeAt a partyRecord still images at maximum 5M (2592 × 1

50GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexMovie Size The larger the movie size, the higher the movie quality.The movies shot with

51GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexDelete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 Press the function button (

52GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexProtect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed whe

53GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexShare it Later You can install the Bloggie Software (pre-loaded on the internal memory

54GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex3D AdjustAdjusts the parallax of a 3D image.1 Press the function button ( ) to switch to

55GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexFlicker ReductionCurbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter

56GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexBeepSets the sound for when you operate the camera.1 Press the function button ([Menu])

57GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexLanguage SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages

58GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexDemo ModePerforms a demonstration of the camera.1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t S

59GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you execute this functi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex6GBShare your lifeConnect to TVConnect your “Bloggie” to a TV with an HDMI cable (sold separ

60GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexLUN SettingSets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer scree

61GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexHDMI OutputSelects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack. If im

62GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexFormatFormats the internal memory.1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Select (Setti

63GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexDate & TimeSets the date and time again.1 Press the function button ([Menu]) t Selec

64GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexDaylight SavingsSets the camera for Daylight Saving Time.1 Press the function button ([M

65GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexViewing images on a TVConnect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI jack with an HDMI cab

66GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexUsing the camera as a Web cameraYou can use the camera as a Web camera by connecting it

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex67GBIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with an HDMI jack and an HDMI c

68GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.Be

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex69GBCannot charge the camera.• Turn off the camera and make the USB connection.• Disconnect

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex7GBView in 3DYou can view the images shot in 3D on a TV which supports 3D by connecting an H

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex70GBThe top and bottom edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.• The LCD scre

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex71GBThe camera does not work properly.• Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at leas

72GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexWarning indicators and messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex73GBImage size over limit• You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played bac

74GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexNumber of still images and recordable time of moviesThe number of still images and recor

75GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexBuilt-in battery packOn charging the battery pack• We recommend charging the battery pac

76GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexPrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places• In an extremely hot, col

77GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexSpecificationsCamera[System]Image device: 4.5 mm (1/4 type) CMOS sensorTotal pixel numbe

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex78GBTrademarks• “Bloggie” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• 360 Video is a trademark of S

79GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexIndexNumerics360 Video images...

Table of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndex8GBTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook·······················

9GBTable of contentsOperation SearchMenu/Settings SearchIndexViewingViewing································································ 39Playback