Sony Dschx50vb Manual

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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Eye-Fi
Eye-Fi
Transferring image data  using the Eye-Fi card
Sets  whether to  use  the upload  function  of  an  Eye-Fi card  (commercially  available), when you  use  the
Eye-Fi card  with  this camera.
[Eye -Fi]  is displayed only  when the Eye-Fi card  is inserted in  the camera.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Eye -Fi]   desired  mode   
On Uses  the upload  function.
The Eye-Fi mode  display  icon  on  the screen  will change  depending  on  the communication
mode  of  the Eye-Fi card.:  Eye-Fi card  is in  standby  mode.  There  is no  image to  be  sent.
:  Eye-Fi card  is in  upload  standby  mode.
:  Eye-Fi card  is in  connecting  mode.
:  Eye-Fi card  is uploading  images.
:  An error  has  occurred.
Off Does  not use  the upload  function.
Notes As  of  December  2012,  Eye-Fi cards  are  sold  in  the U.S.A.,  Canada,  Japan and  some  countries in
the European  Union.
For more  information  on  the Eye-Fi card, contact the manufacturer or seller of  Eye-Fi cards  directly.
Eye-Fi cards  are  permitted  only  in  the countries and  regions  in  which they were  purchased.  You
may be  held liable  due  to  local restrictions.
The Eye-Fi card  has  a wireless  LAN  function.  Do  not insert  the Eye-Fi card  where wireless  LAN  is
prohibited,  such  as while  aboard  an  airplane.  If the Eye-Fi card  is inserted,  set  [Airplane  Mode]  to
[On].  When  the uploading  function  of  the Eye-Fi card  is set  to  [Off],  
 is displayed on  the
screen.
Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card
1 .  Set  the wireless  LAN  access  point  settings  or the transferring direction  settings  of  the Eye-Fi card.
For details,  refer to  the operating  instructions supplied with  the Eye-Fi card.
2 .  After  the settings  are  finished, insert  the Eye-Fi card  into  the camera,  and  shoot  the images.
The recorded  images are  automatically  transferred  via  the wireless  LAN  to  the PC,  etc.
Notes When  uploading  image data, [Power  Save] is not available.
If the 
 (error)  icon  is displayed,  eject  and  re-insert  the Eye-Fi card, or turn the power of  the
camera  off  and  on  again. If the 
 (error)  icon  is still  displayed,  the Eye-Fi card  may be  corrupted.
For details,  contact Eye-Fi,  Inc.
Wireless  LAN  communication may be  interrupted  by the other  communication devices.  If data
reception  is insufficient,  move  the camera  closer  to  the access  point.
Some  Eye-Fi cards  have  an  “Endless Memory  Mode.”  This product  does  not support  “Endless
Memory  Mode.”  Make  sure  that  Eye-Fi cards  that  you  insert  into  this product  have  “Endless
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							Memory  Mode”  turned  off. For details on  setting  “Endless Memory  Mode”,  refer to  the operating
instructions supplied with  the Eye-Fi card.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Power  Save
Power  Save
Sets  the length of  time until  the screen  goes  dark  and  the time until  the camera  turns off.
If you  do  not operate the camera  for  a certain  period  of  time while  the power is on  using the battery pack,
the screen  goes  dark  and  the camera  later  turns off  automatically  to  prevent  wearing  down the battery
pack  (Auto power-off  function).
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Power  Save]  desired  mode   
Max Saves  battery power better than  when set  to  [Standard].
If the camera  is not operated  for  a certain  period  of  time,  the power turns off
automatically.  In  shooting  mode,  the screen  automatically  goes  dark  before  the power
turns off.
StandardIf the camera  is not operated  for  a certain  period  of  time,  the power turns off
automatically.  In  shooting  mode,  the screen  automatically  goes  dark  before  the power
turns off.
It takes longer  before  the power turns off  than  when set  to  [Max].
Off Does  not use  the Auto power-off  function.
Notes The camera  does  not enter  Power  Save  under conditions  such  as during  a slideshow,  when
recording  movies  or when the camera  is connected  to  a computer.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Version
Version
Displays  the software  version installed  on  this camera.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Version]   
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Certification  Logo (Overseas  model only)
Certification Logo (Overseas model  only)
The certification can  be  displayed on  the camera.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Certification Logo]   
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Network  Settings  >  WPS  Push
WPS  Push
If your  access  point  has  the WPS  button, you  can  register  the access  point  to  the camera  easily by
pushing  the WPS  button.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Network  Settings)   [WPS Push]  
2.  Press the WPS  button  on  the access  point  you  want  to  register.
Notes To  use  [WPS Push],  the security  of  your  access  point  has  to  be  set  to  WPA2  or WPA, and  support
the WPS  push  button  system.  In  other  cases, such  as where security  is set  to  WEP  or the WPS
push  button  system  is not supported, register  the access  point  manually.  [Details]
For details on  the functions  and  settings  of  your  access  point,  refer to  the instruction manual  of  the
access  point,  or contact the person who  is managing the access  point.
Connection may not be  established or communication distance may be  shorter  depending  on  the
surrounding  environment,  such  as obstacles between  the camera  and  the access  point,
obstacle/wall materials,  radio wave  conditions,  etc.  In  such  cases, change  the location  of  the
camera  or move  the camera  closer  to  the access  point  in.
Related  Topic
Access point  settings
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Network  Settings  >  Access point  settings
Access point settings
How  to  use  the keyboard
Other  setting  items
You  can  register  your  access  point  manually.
Before  starting  the procedure,  check  the SSID  name  of  the access  point,  security  system,  and
password. The password  may be  preset  in  some  devices.  For details,  see  the instruction manual  of  the
wireless  access  point,  or consult  the network  administrator.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Network  Settings)   [Access  point  settings]  
2.  Select  the access  point  you  want  to  register.
When the desired access  point  is  displayed  on the screen:
Select  the desired  access  point.
When the desired access  point  is  not displayed  on the screen:
Select  [Manual setting] and  set  the access  point.
* For the input  method,  refer to  “How  to  use  the keyboard.”
If you  select  [Manual regist.],  input  the SSID  name  of  the access  point  
 select  the security
system.
3 .  Input the password  
 [OK]   
Access points  that  do  not display   do  not require  a password  to  be  entered.
4 .  Select  [Register], then  press  
.
How to  use  the keyboard
When  manual  character  entry is required,  a keyboard  is displayed on  the screen.
Select  the desired  button  using 
///,  then  press   to  enter  the character.
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							Screen
namesFunctions
(1) Input box The characters  you  entered are  displayed.  If you  input  characters  exceeding the set
number of  characters,  
 is displayed on  the screen.
(2) Switch
character
types Each  time you  press  
,  character  types are  switched among alphabet  letters,
numerals  and  symbols.
(3) Keyboard Each  time you  press  
,  the character  that  you  enter  will be  displayed.
For example: If you  want  to  enter  “abd”
Select  the key for  “abc”  and  press  
 once  to  display  “a”  select  “” to  move  the
cursor   (5) and  press  
  select  the key for  “abc”  and  press   twice  to  display  “b”
 select  the key for  “def” and  press   once  to  display  “d”
(4) Fix Fixes the entry.
(5) Move
cursor Moves  the cursor  in  the input  box  to  the right  or left.
(6) Delete Deletes the character  preceding the cursor.
(7)
Switches  the next character  to  a capital or small  letter.
(8) Space Enters a space.
To  cancel entering  characters  midway,  select  [Cancel].
Other setting items
Depending  on  the status  or the setting  method  of  your  access  point,  you  may want  to  set  more  items.
Screen  names Functions
WPS  PIN Displays  the PIN  code  to  enter  into  the connected  device.
IP  address setting Selects  [Auto]  or [Manual setting].
IP  address If you  are  entering  the IP  address manually,  enter  the set  address.
Subnet  mask/Default
gateway When  you  set  [IP address setting] to  [Manual setting],  enter  the IP  address to
match your  network  environment.
Priority  Connection Selects  [On] or [Off] for  [Priority Connection].
Notes To  give  the registered  access  point  priority,  set  [Priority Connection]  to  [On].
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WPS  Push
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Network  Settings  >  Edit Device Name
Edit Device Name
You  can  change  the device name  under Wi-Fi Direct.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Network  Settings)   [Edit  Device Name]   
2.  Select  the input  box, then  input  the device name   [OK]   
For input  method,  refer to  “How  to  use  the keyboard.” [Details]
Related  Topic
WPS  Push
Access point  settings
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