Mobile HD Snap Camera
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1. Change folder This does not appear when using internal memory Playback folder e This does not appear when using internal memory Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder Shooting mode Sharemark Display Indication Display Indication DY Print order DPOF mark Cem Co Cem Image size E Gh Grka On Protect o Still image shooting mode 4 400 Remaining number of recordable images Display Indication Oars Menu Guide menu N Self timer E Pressing MENU switches Emo gao Image size the menu guide menu on VGA off 2 0EV Exposure Value s Playback bar 00 28 25 Remaining recordable 101_0012 Folder file number time 2009 11 Recorded date time of the Movie shooting mode 9 30 AM playback image Ae White balance lt gt BACK Select images x AWB ala 2000 Shutter speed y VOLUME _ Adjust volume F3 6 Aperture value 3 1 0400 ISO number Display Indication 5 107 Recording folder Display Indication This does not appear when 5 s using internal memory Movie recording Fy a Recording Playback Media 00 00 05 Recording time Histogram Note e Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see 29 30 C an e O ee O OO O U l Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and the available recording and playback time The tables show the approximate time min that the images can be recorded played back with t2. The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice e The screenshots are from Windows XP The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer l On image data compatibility e This camera supports MP4 format as movie file format Therefore movies recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MP4 format e This camera does not support AVCHD format and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in AVCHD format like a Digital HD Video camera recorder Still images recorded by this camera are compressed recorded in JPEG format The file extension is JPG This camera conforms with DCF universal standard established by JEITA 3 Playback of still images movies recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of still images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed 1 Joint Photographic Experts Group 2 Design rule for Camera File system 3 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association l On the overheat protection The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the unit or the battery pack In this case the messa
3. 12 MB 0 00 20 0 00 10 Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted with this camera 512 MB 0 15 00 0 07 00 1GB 0 30 00 0 15 00 2GB 1 00 00 0 30 00 4GB 2 05 00 1 05 00 8 GB 4 10 00 2 10 00 16 GB 8 30 00 4 25 00 The number in is the minimum recordable time All numbers are measured when using Memory Stick PRO Duo media made by Sony Corporation The recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording conditions subject conditions and the type of Memory Stick media Before the continuous shooting ends the recording time indicator flashes and after a while the recording will automatically stop 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 Stick PRO Duo media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time 31 32 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions check the items below and refer to Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF Oturn the power off and turn it on again after about one minute Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility When repairing the camera we may check a minimum amount of da
4. ee ON OFF button LCD screen Clock Set 1 YMD MDY DMY 2 2009 01 01 12 00 OK Cancel Rotate the lens portion Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera To turn off the power rotate it back e You can also turn the power on by pressing ON OFF button The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees Oset the clock with the multi selector 1 Select the date display format with A V then press the multi selector 2 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V 3 Select OK with gt then press the multi selector To turn the power off Press ON OFF button e You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back I To change the date and time Press MENU and select Clock Set in Setup 2 page 22 I To change the language Press MENU and select Language in Setup 1 page 22 e You can turn off the operation beeps by selecting Beep in Setup 1 page 22 14 Shooting images easily MENU button Power lamp MOVIE button Zoom lever PHOTO button gt Play button Multi selector Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on You can also turn the power on by pressing ON OFF Confirm the composition Position the subject in the center of the screen Ostart shooting When shooting still images Pr
5. of PMB l Operating the PMB Portable This camera has an application PMB Portable You can use this application to do the following e You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service e You can easily filter the images you want to upload by registering them in the camera as Sharemark images page 21 e You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office e You can easily register the media services such as blogs you use frequently For details on PMB Portable see the PMB Portable help When using PMB Portable for the first time you must select the language Follow the procedure below to make the selection Once the language selection has been made steps 3 to 5 are unnecessary the next time you use PMB Portable 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer When you connect the camera and your computer AutoPlay Wizard appears Click x to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives e If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear click Computer in Windows XP My Computer PMBPORTABLE then double click PMB_P exe 2 Click PMB Portable in Windows XP PMB Portable OK The Language Selection screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click OK The Region Selection screen appears 4 Select the appropriate Area and Country Re
6. using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant Only Mass Storage mode is available for the USB connection of this camera When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer then connect the supplied USB cable 2 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon gt DCIM still images or MP_ROOT movies the folder where the images you want to copy are stored Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook 3 View images on the computer e Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the USB cable e Removing Memory Stick PRO Duo media Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the camera after copying i
7. Double click Handbook pdf to view the handbook What you can do with a Windows computer Take either of the following ways to connect the camera with a Windows computer and enjoy the functions I When using various functions By using the software PMB Picture Motion Browser in the supplied CD ROM you can enjoy the following operations Importing images taken with your camera to a computer e Viewing imported images on a computer e Creating a disc with edited images Changing the language displayed in PMB Portable l Environment for using PMB and PMB Portable OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported e Standard installation is required e Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment The driver for Web Camera does not support 64 bit editions of both Windows XP and Vista CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster When playing editing high definition movies Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or faster Intel Pentium D 2 8 GHz or faster Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 20 GHz or faster Memory 512 MB or more When playing editing high definition movies 1 GB or more Video Memory 32 MB or more 64 MB or more is recommended Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 23 D
8. USB cable from the computer and the camera and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camera again in an orderly manner page 26 e Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates For details on the media check tool see PMB Guide page 25 e Install PMB page 24 Cannot use the Web Camera e The camera and a computer are connected with USB cable before the USB driver is installed Follow the steps below to uninstall the driver not recognized correctly and install the USB driver again Log on to the computer with the user ID of the administrator authority 1 Make sure the camera is connected to the computer Click Start 3 Right click My Computer and click Property System Property screen will appear 4 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 5 Click View and click Devices by type 6 Ifthe driver below not correctly recognized is installed right click it and click Uninstall e Sony Mobile HD Snap Camera in Other Devices N 7 When Confirm Device Removal screen appears click OK and delete it 8 Turn off the power of the camera remove the USB cable and re start the computer 9 Insert the CD ROM into the disk drive 10 Re install the USB driver by taking the following steps Double click My Computer Right click SONYPICTUTIL E disk drive The driver letter such as E may differ depending on the computer you a
9. a small image size for e mail attachment E Movie Size 1080 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 17 18 720 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P Shoot SD standard definition quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites I Selecting a shooting mode Press MENU then select the desired item in Camera page 22 Auto Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with the preset settings according to the scene Scene Selection Backlight Shoots strongly backlight scenes R Low Light Suitable for shooting in dark places aa Landscape Focuses on a distant subject Sports Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places a a EE Viewing Editing images MENU button Power lamp ON OFF button iiis ff Delete button g Sharemark button Zoom lever gt Play button Multi selector Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on You can also turn the power on by pressing ON OFF OPress gt Play button to set the camera to playback mode Index screen appears Select the image you want to playback with the multi selector tilt to A V lt gt Still image Press the multi selector e A still image is displayed Movie Press the multi select
10. communication cable USB etc again I Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product I Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conse
11. delete images while a single image is displayed 1 Press s ff Delete 2 Select Delete with A then press the multi selector I To view images on TV screen The connection or the image quality HD high definition SD standard definition varies depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD high definition image quality are played back with HD high definition image quality Images recorded with SD standard definition image quality are played back with SD standard definition image quality COMPONENT AUDIO Green Blue Red Wwy ol p mmp gt as p a cu i I White Red Component A V cable A V OUT jack supplied If you connect only component video plugs audio signals are not output Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals The output settings switches automatically according to the images played back Therefore the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the connected TV e If you record movies in HD high definition image quality 1080 30P 720 30P while connecting the camera to a high definition TV with a component cable the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality 20 Connecting to a non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV Images recorded with HD high definition quality is converte
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13. keyboard or USB hub operations are not guaranteed I To disconnect the USB cable 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top be lt oy SP 7 00 PM 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device mamenn Is Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive G it Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer Notes e Before turning off your camera disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above e Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above Otherwise files stored on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media may not be updated correctly Also disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 5 USB jack Provided as standard Notes e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are
14. media of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camera See page 31 for the recordable time of Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are both referred to as Memory Stick PRO Duo media in this manual I Notes on recording playback Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 35 before operating the camera Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable If you rotate the lens portion back when your camera is connected to other devices with the USB cable the recorded images may be lost Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of your camera e Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 36 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable or cau
15. the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F BC CSKA only lOn 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 Do not use the following or they may damage the finish or the casing e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc e Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time l On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended 35 1 On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condens
16. Approx 2 074 000 pixels 1080 30P movie Lens F3 6 f 7 0 mm 9 32 inches When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 47 mm 1 7 8 inches 16 9 For still images 42 mm 1 11 16 inches 4 3 Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 4 modes File format Still images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DCF compliant Movies MPEG 4 compliant MP4 Video codec type MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile Audio codec type AAC LC Recording media Internal Memory approx 12 MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media Input and Output connectors USB jack mini B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant A V OUT jack Minijack Video out audio out mono LCD screen LCD panel 4 6 cm 1 8 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BK1 3 6 V AC LSS5K AC Adaptor sold separately 4 2 V Power consumption 2 0 W when the movie image size is 720 30P Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 23 5 x 103 3 x 55 3 15 16 x 4 1 8 x 2 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 120 g 4 2 oz including NP BK1 battery pack etc Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible BC CSK BC CSKA battery charger Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 2 2 W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 0 33 A Op
17. For details see page 35 Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo media page 31 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 19 Change the Memory Stick PRO Duo media e Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes e Press pm Play button and set the camera to shooting mode to shoot a still image or a movie Your camera cannot playback images e Press gt Play button to change to the playback mode page 19 e The folder file name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection You cannot install PMB e Check the computer environment required to install PMB e Install PMB in an orderly manner page 24 e Change the USB mode of the camera to Mass Storage PMB Portable does not start e Change the USB mode of the camera to Mass Storage PMB does not work correctly e Finish PMB and restart your computer Your camera is not recognized by the computer e Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camera e Disconnect the
18. PM1 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation I CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment I Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between t
19. SONY Mobile HD Snap Camera GS For details on the advanced operations please access O Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook contained on the supplied CD ROM via a computer Instruction Manual Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference MHS PM1 sT LITHIUM ION Memory STICK mm TYPE 2009 Sony Corporation 4 135 531 11 1 Read this first Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No MHS PM1 Serial No To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet CAUTION I BATTERY PACK If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery termin
20. TIL e The AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The License Agreement screen appears 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete l Operating the PMB Viewing the PMB Guide After you install the software shortcut icons for PMB and PMB Guide are created on the desktop For the basic operation of PMB see PMB Guide Double click to start PMB a be AB e Double click to start PMB G Eh Guide PMB Guide e If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs gt Sony Picture Utility gt PMB to start PMB or click Start All Programs Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide You can also open PMB Guide from Help
21. als Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries e Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack e Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children e Keep the battery pack dry e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony e Dispose of used battery packs promptly as discribed in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result l Battery Charger Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 G e marked with an or Y mark must be used If the plug supplie
22. ame time the zoom function will be unavailable IS Using the self timer Tilt the multi selector to V No indicator Not using the self timer Using the self timer If you press PHOTO countdown timer is displayed and after rapid beep sounds are heard the camera will shoot I Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing e A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror image in playback mode e The image may become distorted when you rotate the lens portion from the front to the same direction the LCD screen is facing or in the opposite way I Changing the screen display Each time you tilt the multi selector to A DISP the display changes as follows Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on During playback the image information is displayed I Selecting the image size Press 8s ff Image size button to select m Photo Size or H Movie Size with the multi selector tilt to lt then select the desired image size with A V o turn off the Image Size menu press the T mage size button again m Photo Size 5M For prints up to A4 8x10 3 2 Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 3M For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 2M For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 VGA Shoot at
23. ation may cause a malfunction of the camera 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 l On disposing the battery Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing the battery 1 On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one week it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera but the date and time will not be indicated Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Specifications Camera System Image device 7 13 mm 1 2 5 type CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 5 040 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 5 040 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels still images
24. attery charger Do not charge battery packs other than an NP BK type battery pack in the battery charger supplied with the camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be shortened The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way Fast flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0 15 seconds Slow flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1 5 seconds BC CSKA only When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily on standby The battery charger stops charging and enters
25. d answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http Awww sony net Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based econ Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC ink Printed in China 4135531110
26. d to SD standard definition and played back Images recorded with SD standard definition image quality are played back with SD standard definition image quality VIDEO AUDIO n t tt Yellow White Red g OF A V connecting cable AN OUT jack supplied During playback of a movie at HD high definition on SD standard definition TV the movie is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides I To select images to upload on a website Sharemark 1 Press gt Play button to set the camera to playback mode Index screen appears 2 Press Sharemark button and select Select with A V then press the multi selector 3 Select the images you want to upload on a website with A W lt gt then press the multi selector to display 3 indicator on the selected image 4 Press Sharemark 5 Select OK with gt then press the multi selector The O Sharemark indicator turns white e To select all the images in the folder select All In This Folder with A in step 2 instead of Select then press the multi selector e The file size of movies shot at HD high definition is large and therefore it may take time to upload Movies shot at VGA 30P is recommended for uploading on websites To select images to upload on a website while a single image is displayed display the image you want to upload and press Sharemark button The indicator is marked to the image To re
27. d with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station For customers in the U S A and CANADA I RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries I Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization This product has received UL Listing If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No MHS
28. e Approx 300 min e 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 See page 31 for the number of images that can be recorded 11 12 2 Inserting the battery pack Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately 1 Battery Memory Stick Duo 2 With the terminal side Align the A mark of the media cover facing the LCD screen battery slot with the A insert the Memory Stick mark on the battery pack Duo media until it clicks Press and hold the battery into place eject lever and insert the battery pack open the battery Memory Stick Duo media cover insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately all the way in until it clicks ciose the battery Memory Stick Duo media cover I When there is no Memory Stick PRO Duo media inserted The camera records plays back images using the internal memory approx 12 MB ITo remove Memory Stick PRO Duo media Open the battery Memory Stick Duo media cover Make sure that the access lamp is not lit then push the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in once e Never remove Memory Stick PRO Duo media when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick PRO Duo media 13 3 Turning the camera on setting the clock
29. erating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 62 x 24 x 91 mm 2 1 2 x 31 32 x 3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BK1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum output voltage DC 4 2 V Mean output voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 4 A Capacity typical 3 4Wh 970mAh minimum 3 3Wh 930mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 37 38 Trademarks e Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual Additional information on this product an
30. ess PHOTO In standby In pressing PHOTO 4 3 e You can only check the angle of view by pressing PHOTO half way To shoot still images press PHOTO fully The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio 4 3 or 3 2 according to the shooting size of the still image 15 16 e Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image in the following situations When the image size is either 1080 30P or 720 30P When the aspect ratio is 3 2 e You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies When shooting still images the angle of view will change from that in shooting standby When shooting movies Press MOVIE To stop recording press MOVIE again e Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is either 1080 30P or 720 30P e Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes e When shooting movies the anti blur function will be set on Useful functions for shooting IW T Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out e This camera is only capable of digital zoom e When using the zoom the image may not zoom in or zoom out smoothly e When the movie is shot in the size of 1080 30P the zoom scale the camera enlarges will be up to approximately 2x e When the movie is shot in the size of either 1080 30P or 720 30P and the camera is connected to a TV etc with the Component A V cable at the s
31. ge appears on the screen before the power goes off If the message Camera overheating Allow it to cool appears the camera has been overheating The power will go off automatically Place the camera in a cool place until the temperature of the camera grows colder l Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws I 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 Table of contents Read ithiSHirSt vests chin ee aaea aia raae E TEE Ea i 2 Notes n s ing yo r camera sis ceiscsceyss cs dseeeccessceesth odediesssstcaseteeseredenaredaees 5 Enjoying the camera ccecssseessseeesseeeeessceeenseeeenseeeeesseeaseeeeenenenens 8 Getting started cc ciccicciec hcectecdcctesccnccecttivenstencersteeeneneeneeeeedesceceete cee 10 Checking the accessories supplied ceceeceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeenetnnereeaees 10 1 Preparing the battery packs ince tears ch ae a n aa Aa a 11 2 Inserting the battery pack Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately e cele ote ten eile eee ede ler ee ects 12 3 Turning the camera on setting the COCK eeecceeseeseeteeseeeteeteentenes 14 To ehange the language is 08 21
32. gion and then click OK The User Agreement screen appears 5 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click I Agree PMB Portable starts up Notes e Always connect to a network when using PMB Portable e When uploading images over the Internet the cache may remain in the computer being used depending on the service provider This is also true when this camera is used for this purpose When a bug occurs in PMB Portable or you delete PMB Portable by mistake you can repair PMB Portable using PMB For details see the PMB Guide page 25 I Notes on PMB Portable PMB Portable makes it possible to download the URLs of a number of websites from the server administered by Sony the Sony server In order to use PMB Portable to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other services the services provided by these and other websites you must consent to the following e Some websites require registration procedures and or fees to use their services In using such services you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned 25 e Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators Sony will not be held responsible for any trouble occurring between the users and third parties or any inconvenience caused to users relating t
33. he equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For Customers in Europe I Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet l Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit I Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the
34. he battery at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Note that the available recording and playback time may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use e Battery capacity decreases as you use it more as the time passes The available recording and playback time and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently LCD Backlight is set to Bright The battery power is low I Approximate recording playback time min J Sufficient power remaining im Y v ca v o Charge the battery ar The warning indicator Kax 7 flashes ZIA Recording time Continuous recording time 100 Typical recording time 110 Playback time 150 L Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 720 30P 2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming I To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press ON OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen The remaining amount of battery is shown as follows e It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears The displayed battery remaining indicator may
35. ion Guide Flicker Cancel Auto Review t Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Setup 1 LCD Backlight Language Beep Initialize Setup 2 File Number Video Out USB Connect Clock Set Enjoying your computer Viewing Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF For advanced use of your camera see Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF To view Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer I For Windows users 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the CD ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer The select screen for installation appears 3 Click Handbook PDF The installation screen for Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF appears 4 Select the desired language and the model name of your camera then click Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook appears on the desktop of your computer The model name of your camera is printed on its bottom surface 5 Click Exit Exit then remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer I For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the CD ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer 3 Open the Handbook folder in the CD ROM double click the GB folder and then drag and drop the Handbook pdf on the computer
36. isplay DirectX 7 or later compatible video card Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others y USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible For PMB Portable the disk volume required on using the program temporarily is approximately 1 GB I Note on playback of movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 To play back and editing movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 recorded by the camera you need to install the software compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 or PMB on your computer Even under a PC environment where operations are guaranteed sometimes images cannot be played back smoothly due to dropped frames Note that the transferred image itself is not affected e If you are using a notebook PC be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in Sometimes normal operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC Note e Operations are not guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements For example other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance I Installing PMB You can install PMB using the following procedure Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears SONY Camera Application Software e If it does not appear double click Computer in Windows XP My Computer gt D SONYPICTU
37. mages from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer 27 28 Indicators on the screen Each time you tilt the multi selector to A 1 DISP the display changes page 17 Display E In shooting standby d Battery remaining Shooting mode When switching to the shooting mode appears for approximately two seconds u H Zoom scaling Ca i720 Qx1 3 Er 400 00 28 25 K Gaal Shooting mode Scene Selection Da Low battery warning Csm C32 Coy Image size Con Cva amo gA EVGA m p gt Playback Stop Slide Show 22 A ol fast forward l Ewa Mior E DUI Fast forward Rewind VOLANIE os 00 00 00 Counter cS he VOL HHI Volume aan 2000 F3 6 180400 2 0EV J 101_0012 2009 1 1 9 30AM 4 gt BACK NEXT wv VOLUME When playing back movies EAH gt 0 VOLIE 111 T1212 f 0 00 00 T f on ca 101_0012 lt gt BACK NEXT 2009 1 1 9 30AM v VOLUME 2 e appears when histogram display is disabled
38. menu of the software 10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied Battery charger BC CSK BC CSKA 1 Component A V cable 1 I E q mn gE a B M 2E q Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the USA and Canada A V connecting cable 1 aus USB cable 1 a a BES o e Wrist strap 1 e no CD ROM 1 page 23 PMB Picture Motion Browser including PMB Guide page 25 Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF Instruction Manual this manual 1 Attach the strap and place your hand Ww through the loop to prevent the camera Hook from damage by being dropped etc LTY 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada 4 9 CHARGE lamp Power cord mains lead insert the battery pack into the battery charger e Insert the battery pack as far as it will go then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts When the CHARGE lamp turns off charging is finished Normal charge Also the CHARGE lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature 10 to 30 C as the charger is on standby I Charging time Full charge tim
39. move the Sharemark from an image select the image to remove the Sharemark and take the same steps as when marking a Sharemark on an image By using the software PMB Portable embedded in the camera you can easily upload images marked with Sharemarks page 25 21 Changing the settings Menu Setup Press MENU to display the menu O select the desired menu item with the multi selector tilt to lt gt Sports Landscape Low Light Backlight Auto Camera mA 4 A Fa gt e In shooting mode Mil HH is indicated You cannot set an item with E H indicator in gray In playback mode press the multi selector after setting an item Oselect a setting with A V Ppress MENU to turn off the menu I To select a Setup item Press MENU Select Setup in step and then tilt to Select the item to set with A W lt gt then tilt to gt Setup 2 OK i Cancel 22 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the shooting mode The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode For details on the menu items see Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook PDF l Menu for shooting Camera Setup l Menu for viewing By Folder 13 Rotate On Protect Ye Divide DPOF wae Setup IE Slide I Setup items Camera Funct
40. not be correct under certain circumstances Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions The approximate number of still images in the default setting Units Images Capacity Proe a Internal memory Approx 12 MB 3 Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted with this camera 128 MB 50 256 MB 95 512 MB 190 1 GB 390 2 GB 710 4 GB 1550 8 GB 3100 16 GB 6200 e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size All numbers measured when using Memory Stick PRO Duo media made by Sony Corporation The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media e When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for data management The approximate recording time of movies in the default setting The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times These are the total times for all movie files Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes Units hour minute second Movie size Capacity 720 30P Internal memory Approx
41. o the utilization of the services inclusive of the termination of or changes to such services To view a website you will be redirected to it by the Sony server There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons If the operation of the Sony server is to be terminated you will be notified of the termination ahead of time on Sony s website etc The URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony server and other information may be recorded for the purposes of improving Sony s future products and services However no personal data will be recorded on such occasions To display the License Agreement screen of PMB Portable double click APP folder in the external drive PMBPORTABLE double click EULA and then select the language of your choice Recommended USB cable connection To assure the proper functioning of your camera connect your camera to a computer as below e Connect the Y USB jack of the camera and a computer using the USB cable Do not connect anything to other USB ports of a computer e When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment connect the camera to another USB port using the USB cable O Notes e Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are connected to a computer e Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port If the USB cable is connected to a computer via a USB
42. on TV 720 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer VGA 30P Shoot SD standard definition quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites The progressive mode is a type of movie recording method which reads out all image pixels at once Flow of use gt Getting started For types of Memory Stick PRO Duo media you can use with your camera see page 5 gt Shooting in HD high definition image quality Select the image size suited for your purpose For the image size and image quality see page 17 gt Enjoying the recorded image E Playing back on high definition TV page 20 You can enjoy images in vivid and fine HD high definition image quality E Uploading images to your PC or on websites You can enjoy uploading images on network services etc By marking Sharemarks on images with the camera you can easily upload the images gt Saving the recorded image When the capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo media of the camera is full the camera cannot record new images anymore It is recommended to constantly save recorded images on computers and take backups You can upload and save images by using the supplied software PMB Picture Motion Browser You can also use the software PMB Portable embedded within the camera to upload images outside home For details on how to use the software refer to the Help
43. or to pause and playback a movie Tilt to to fast forward lt to rewind Press the multi selector to return to normal playback Tilt to V to display the volume control screen then adjust the volume with lt gt When shooting movies of fast moving subjects such as a sport scene the movie may not be played back smoothly e When the playback of the first movie ends the playback of the next movie automatically starts When the playback of the last movie ends playback of movies will end I To view an enlarged image playback zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image To undo the zoom slide the zoom lever toward W Adjust the position A W lt 4 gt Cancel playback zoom Press the multi selector To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward J Index while displaying a still image or pausing the playback of a movie I To delete images 1 Press gt Play button to set the camera to playback mode Index screen appears 19 2 Press 3 1 Delete and select Select with A V then press the multi selector 3 Select the images you want to delete with A W lt gt then press the multi selector to display the h Delete indicator on the selected image 4 Press 4 1 Delete 5 Select OK with gt then press the multi selector To delete all the images in the folder select All In This Folder with A in step 2 instead of Select then press the multi selector To
44. re using Click Open double click USB Driver and then double click setup exe 33 34 Notes The computer may not operate properly when you delete devices other than USB Composite Device USB Audio Device or USB Device deka Press MENU and select Setup gt m Setup 2 USB Connect Web Camera then press the multi selector page 22 The Web Camera function is not available for PMB Precautions l Do not use store the camera in the following places e 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 malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired 1On 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 1 On the battery pack e Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the battery pack e Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack 1 On the b
45. rve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notes on using your camera I Internal memory and Memory Stick PRO Duo media back up Do not turn off the camera or remove Memory Stick PRO Duo media while the access lamp is lit or the internal memory data or Memory Stick PRO Duo media data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy I Types of Memory Stick media you can use with your camera For recording movies it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 512 MB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Marked with Mark2 or not either can be used Memory Stick PRO Duo
46. se image data breakdown damage or loss When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media does not pop out and drop When connecting your camera to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera Playback of movies other than those shot edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed I Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way I Note on disposal transfer When using software embedded in the camera personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera When transferring the camera to others or on disposal do so after deleting the information input l About changing the language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camera if necessary page 14 l About this manual
47. ta stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition However Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera e The battery is discharged Charge the battery page 11 e Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction page 12 The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Turn on the camera again page 14 e The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the unit or the battery pack In this case the message appears on the screen before the power goes off The battery remaining indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location e The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery to correct the display e The battery is discharged Charge the battery page 11 The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery pack e Remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature Charge the battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F BC CSKA only e
48. ying high definition images The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile approximately 30 frames per second Progressive AAC LC MP4 format MPEG Movie Picture Experts Group AVC Advanced Video Codec What is MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is a standard of video camera which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD high definition images Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is able to compress images even more effectively e In the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 the camera supports high definition images with effective scanning lines of 1080 or 720 The number of recorded image pixel is 1440x1080 or 1280x720 and the image is recorded in progressive mode Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode which is used in computers and therefore is suited for playing back images on computers Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used VGA 640x480 as well as HD high definition image quality Select VGA 640x480 image quality to upload the recorded images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to convert the image quality Movie size you can select with this camera Movie Size Usage guidelines 1080 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definiti
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