Sony ILCE-5100 Manual
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Installing the applications Opening a service account [203] Downloading applications [204] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [205] Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application [206] Managing the applications Uninstalling applications [207] Changing the order of applications [208] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [209] Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [210] Using the software PlayMemories Home [211] Installing PlayMemories Home [212] Software for Mac computers [213] “Image Data Converter” [214] Installing “Image Data Converter” [215] Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” [216] “Remote Camera Control” [217] Installing “Remote Camera Control” [218] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [219] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [220]
Importing images to the computer [221] Disconnecting the product from the computer [222] Creating a movie disc Disc type [223] Selecting the disc creation method [224] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [225] Creating Blu -ray Discs [226] Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions [227] On the internal rechargeable battery [228] Notes on the battery pack [229] Charging the battery pack [230] Memory card [231] Cleaning this product On cleaning [232] Cleaning the image sensor [233] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [234] Recordable time of movies [235] Using this product abroad Plug adaptor [236] On TV color systems [237] Other information
Mount Adaptor [238] LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor [239] LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor [240] LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [241] LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [242] AVCHD format [243] License [244] Trademarks Trademarks [245] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [246] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [247] You cannot turn on the product. [248] The power turns off suddenly. [249] The product gets hot. [250] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [251] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [252] The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. [253] The battery pack is not charged. [254]
Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [255] Recording takes a long time. [256] The image is out of focus. [257] Zoom does not work. [258] The flash does not work. [259] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [260] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [261] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [262] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [263] The image colors are not correct. [264] Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [265] The eyes of the subject come out red. [266] Dots appear and remain on the screen. [267] You cannot shoot images continuously. [268] The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [269] The corners of the picture are too dark. [270] The image is blurred. [271] The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. [272] The flash takes too long to recharge. [273] Viewing images Images cannot be played back. [274] The date and time are not displayed. [275] The image cannot be deleted. [276] The image was deleted by mistake. [277] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [278] Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [279] [WPS Push] does not work. [280] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [281]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [282] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [283] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [284] You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [285] Computers The computer does not recognize this product. [286] You cannot import images. [287] The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. [288] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [289] Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. [290] Printing You cannot print images. [291] The color of the image is strange. [292] Images are printed with both edges cut off. [293] You cannot print images with the date. [294] Others The lens gets fogged. [295] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [296] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [297] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. [298] The product does not work properly. [299] “--E-” appears on the screen. [300] The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. [301] You cannot perform touch operations. [302]
Messages Messages Warning messages [303] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [304] [1] How to Use Before UseNames of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of your camera. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Supplied with all models: Camera (1) NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (1) Micro USB Cable (1) AC-UB10C/UB10D AC Adaptor (1)
Shoulder strap (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) ILCE-5100 Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) ILCE-5100L E16-50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Front lens cap (1) (Attached on the lens) ILCE-5100Y E16-50 mm zoom lens (1) (Attached on the camera)/ Front lens cap (1) (Attached on the lens) E55-210 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) [2] How to Use Before UseNames of parts Identifying parts When the lens is removed
1. Shutter button 2. ON/OFF (Power) switch 3 . Hook for shoulder strap 4 . (N mark) Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology. 5 . For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever / (Playback zoom) lever 6 . AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp 7 . Image sensor position mark 8 . Flash Press the(Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. 9 . Microphone* 10 . Lens 11 . Lens release button 12 . Mount 13 . Image sensor ** 14 . Lens contacts ** *Do not cover this part during movie recording. **Do not touch this part directly. 1. Monitor /Touch panel You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
2. (Flash pop-up) button 3 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal cover 4 . Memory card/terminal cover 5 . Access lamp 6 . Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) 7 . MOVIE (Movie) button 8 . MENU button 9 . Control wheel 10 . ? (In-Camera Guide) button / (Delete) button 11 . (Playback) button 12 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 13 . Charge lamp 14 . Memory card slot 15 . HDMI micro jack *For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 . Battery cover 2 . Battery lock lever 3 . Battery insertion slot 4 . Connection plate cover
Use this when using an AC-PW20 (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 5 . Speaker 6 . Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. [3] How to Use Before UseNames of parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y) 1 . Zooming/Focusing ring 2 . Zooming lever 3 . Mounting index 4 . Lens contacts * *Do not touch this part directly. [4] How to UseBefore UseNames of parts Identifying parts Lens E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5100Y)