Sony RX100 User Guide

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Precautions
Memory  card  back  up
Do  not use/store  the camera  in  the following places
On  carrying
On  operating  temperatures
On  moisture  condensation
Functions  built  into  this camera
What  is 1080 60p/50p ?
On  image data  compatibility
Notes  when playing  movies  on  other  devices
Notes  on  the screen  and  lens
Notes  on  the flash
Memory card back up
Do  not turn off  the camera,  remove  the battery pack, or remove  the memory  card  while  the access  lamp
is lit. Otherwise,  the memory  card  may be  damaged.  Be sure  to  make  a backup copy  to  protect your
data.
Do not use/store  the camera  in the following places
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.
Storing  under direct  sunlight  and  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  strongly  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.
On 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.
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.
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  condensation  may cause  a malfunction  of  the camera.
If moisture  condensation  occurs, turn off  the camera  and  wait  about  an  hour  for  the moisture  to
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							evaporate. Note  that  if you  attempt  to  shoot  with  moisture  remaining inside  the lens,  you  will be
unable  to  record  clear  images.
Functions built into this camera
This manual  describes  the functions  of  1080 60i -compatible  devices and  1080 50i -compatible
devices.
To  check  whether your  camera  is a 1080 60i -compatible  device or 1080 50i -compatible  device,  look
for  the following marks on  the bottom of  the camera.1080 60i -compatible  device:  60i
1080 50i -compatible  device:  50i
What  is 1080  60p/50p ?
Unlike  standard recording  modes  up  to  now,  which record  in  an  interlacing method,  this camera
records  using a progressive  method.  This increases  the resolution,  and  provides  a smoother,  more
realistic image.
On image data compatibility
The camera  conforms  with  DCF (Design  rule  for  Camera File  system) universal  standards
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  Information  Technology  Industries  Association).
Sony  does  not guarantee  that  the camera  will play  back  images recorded  or edited with  other
equipment,  or that  other  equipment  will play  back  images recorded  with  the camera.
Notes when playing  movies  on  other devices
This camera  uses  MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  High Profile  for  AVCHD  format  recording.  Movies  recorded  in
AVCHD  format  with  this camera  cannot  be  played  by the following devices.Other  devices compatible  with  an  AVCHD  format  that  does  not support  High Profile
Devices incompatible  with  the AVCHD  format
This camera  also  uses  MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  Main  Profile  for  MP4 format  recording.  For this reason,
movies  recorded  in  MP4 format  with  this camera  cannot  be  played  on  devices other  than  those  that
support  MPEG -4 AVC/H.264.
You  can  play  a high-definition  image quality (HD)  disc  only  on  AVCHD  format  playback  devices.  A
DVD  player or DVD  recorder cannot  play  back  a disc  recorded  in  high-definition  image quality (HD)
because  they are  not compatible  with  the AVCHD  format.  In  addition,  if you  insert  a high-definition
image quality (HD)  disc  recorded  in  AVCHD  format  into  a DVD  player or DVD  recorder,  you  may not
be  able to  eject  the disc.
Movies  recorded  in  1080 60p/1080  50p  format  can  be  played  back  only  on  1080 60p/1080  50p -
supported  devices.
Notes on  the screen  and lens
The screen  is manufactured  using extremely  high-precision  technology  so over  99.99% of  the pixels
are  operational  for  effective use. However, some  tiny black  and/or  bright  dots (white,  red, blue or
green) may appear  on  the screen.  These  dots are  a normal result  of  the manufacturing  process  and
do  not affect  the recording.
Exposing  the screen  or the lens  to  direct  sunlight  for  long periods  may cause  malfunctions. Be
careful  when placing  the camera  near  a window  or outdoors.
Do  not press  against the screen.  The screen  may be  discolored and  that  may cause  a malfunction.
Images  may trail  across  on  the screen  in  a cold  location. This is not a malfunction.
Be careful  not to  bump  the movable  lens,  and  be  careful  not to  apply force to  it.
Notes on  the flash
When  using the flash, the flash  pops  up  automatically.
Do  not cover  the flash  with  your  fingers.
Do  not carry the camera  by the flash  unit, or use  excessive strength  on  it.
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							If water, dust or sand  get into  the open flash  unit, it may cause  a malfunction.
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Changing  settings
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Using with  your  computer
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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  month  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  a charged  battery pack  in  the camera,  and  then  leave the camera  for  24  hours  or more  with  the
power off.
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Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
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Precautions/About  this camera
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Battery pack
On  charging  the battery pack
Effective  use  of  the battery pack
Remaining  battery charge
How  to  store the battery pack
On  battery life
Compatible battery pack
On charging  the battery pack
Charge  the battery pack  (supplied) before  using the camera  for  the first  time.
You  can  charge the battery pack  even  if it is not completely  discharged.  In  addition,  even  if the
battery pack  is not fully  charged, you  can  use  the partially  charged  capacity  of  the battery pack  as is.
We recommend  charging  the battery pack  in  an  ambient temperature of  between  10°C to  30°C (50°F
to  86°F). The battery pack  may not be  effectively  charged  in  temperatures outside this range.
Effective use  of  the battery pack
Battery  performance  decreases  in  low  temperature surroundings. So in  cold  places,  the operational
time of  the battery pack  is shorter. We recommend  the following to  ensure longer  battery pack  use:
Put  the battery pack  in  a pocket  close  to  your  body  to  warm  it up, and  insert  it in  the camera
immediately  before  you  start  shooting.
(If there  are  any  metal  objects  such  as keys in  your  pocket, be  aware of  short-circuits.)
The battery pack  will run  out quickly if you  use  the flash  or zoom  frequently.
We recommend  having  spare  battery packs  handy for  two times or three  times the expected shooting
time,  and  making trial  shots before  taking  the actual  shots.
Do  not expose the battery pack  to  water. The battery pack  is not water -resistant.
Do  not leave the battery pack  in  extremely  hot places,  such  as in  a car or under direct  sunlight.
You  may not be  able to  turn on  the camera  or the battery pack  may not be  effectively  charged  if the
terminal section  of  the battery is dirty.  In  this case, wipe any  dust off  lightly using a soft  cloth  or a
cotton swab  to  clean the battery.
Remaining battery charge
A  remaining charge indicator  appears  on  the screen.
A :  High
B :  Low
It takes about  1 minute  until  the correct remaining charge indicator  appears.
The remaining charge indicator  may not be  correct under certain  circumstances.
If you  do  not operate the camera  for  a certain  period  of  time while  the power is on, the camera  turns
off  automatically.  (Auto power-off  function)
How to  store  the battery pack
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							Fully  discharge  the battery pack  before  storing  and  store the camera  in  a cool,  dry place.  To  maintain
the battery pack’s  function,  charge the battery pack  and  then  fully  discharge  it in  the camera  at  least
once  a year  while  storing.
To  use  the battery pack  up, leave the camera  in  slideshow playback  mode  until  the power goes  off.
To  prevent  staining  the terminal,  short-circuiting, etc., be  sure  to  use  a plastic  bag,  etc.  to  keep  away
from metal  materials when carrying or storing.
On battery life
The battery life  is limited.  Battery  capacity  decreases  over  time and  through repeated  use. If the
available  time of  the battery is shortened  significantly,  it is probably  time to  replace  it with  a new  one.
The battery life  varies  according  to  how  it is stored  and  the operating  conditions  and  environment  in
which each  battery pack  is used.
Compatible  battery pack
The NP-BX1 (supplied) can  be  used  only  in  X  type compatible  Cyber -shot models.
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Before  Use
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Using MENU  items (Shooting)
Using MENU  items (Viewing)
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About  this camera
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Top page > Precautions/About  this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery  pack
The supplied AC Adaptor  is dedicated  to  this camera.  Do  not connect  with  other  electronic  devices.
Doing  so may cause  a malfunction. Also, make  sure  to  use  a genuine Sony  AC Adaptor.
If the Power/Charge lamp  of  the camera  flashes  during  charging,  remove  the battery pack  being
charged, and  then  insert  the same  battery pack  into  the camera  securely again. If the Power/Charge
lamp  flashes  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  or different  one  and  check  that  the
battery is charged  correctly. If the battery is charged  correctly, a battery error  may have  occurred.
If the Power/Charge lamp  flashes  even  if the AC Adaptor  is connected  to  the camera  and  the wall
outlet  (wall socket),  this indicates  that  charging  has  stopped temporarily  and  is on  standby.  Charging
stops and  enters  standby  status  automatically  when the temperature is outside of  the recommended
operating  temperature.  When  the temperature returns  to  the appropriate range,  charging  resumes
and  the Power/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).
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Using MENU  items (Viewing)
Changing  settings
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Using with  your  computer
Printing
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Precautions/About  this camera
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Top page > Precautions/About  this camera > Precautions > Memory  card
Memory card
Memory  card
Note  on  using the memory  card  adaptor (sold  separately)
“Memory  Stick” media
When  using “Memory  Stick  Duo”  media with  standard sized  “Memory  Stick” media slot
Notes  on  using “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media (sold  separately)
Memory card
Memory  card Representation  in User Guide
Memory  Stick  PRO  Duo “Memory  Stick  Duo”  media
Memory  Stick  PRO -HG Duo
Memory  Stick  Duo
Memory  Stick  Micro  (M2)
“Memory  Stick  Micro”  media
Memory  Stick  Micro  (Mark2)
SD memory  card
SD card
SDHC  memory  card
SDXC  memory  card
microSD  memory  card
microSD  memory  card
microSDHC  memory  card
MultiMediaCard  cannot  be  used.
“Memory  Stick  Duo”  media of  up  to  32  GB  and  SD cards  of  up  to  64  GB  have  been tested and
proven to  operate with  your  camera.
“Memory  Stick  Micro”  media of  up  to  16  GB  and  microSD  memory  cards  of  up  to  32  GB  have  been
tested and  proven to  operate with  your  camera.
When  recording  movies,  it is recommended that  you  use  the following memory  cards:
 (Mark2)  (“Memory  Stick  PRO  Duo”  (Mark2)  media)
 (“Memory  Stick  PRO -HG Duo”  media)
 (Mark2)  (“Memory  Stick  Micro”  (Mark2)  media)
SD card  (Class  4 or faster),  microSD  memory  card  (Class  4 or faster)
Notes To  ensure stable  operation  of  the memory  card, we  recommend  that  you  use  this camera  to  format
any  memory  card  being  used  with  this camera  for  the first  time.  Note  that  formatting  will erase  all
data  recorded  on  the memory  card. This data  cannot  be  restored.  Be sure  to  back  up  any  important
data  to  a PC or other  storage  location.
If you  repeatedly  record/delete  images,  fragmentation  of  data  may occur  on  the memory  card.
Movies  may not be  able to  be  saved  or recorded. In  such  a case, save  your  images to  a PC or
other  storage  location, then  [Format].
A  memory  card  formatted with  a computer  is not guaranteed to  operate with  the camera.
Data  read/write speeds differ depending  on  the combination of  the memory  card  and  the equipment
used.
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							Data  may be  corrupted in  the following cases:When  the memory  card  is removed or the camera  is turned  off  during  a read  or write  operations
When  the memory  card  is used  in  locations  subject  to  static  electricity  or electrical  noise
We recommend  backing  up  important  data.
Do  not attach a label  on  the memory  card  itself nor  on  a memory  card  adaptor.
Do  not touch  the terminal section  of  the memory  card  with  your  hand or a metal  object.
Do  not strike,  bend or drop  the memory  card.
Do  not disassemble or modify  the memory  card.
Do  not expose the memory  card  to  water.
Do  not leave the memory  card  within the reach  of  small  children.  They might  accidentally swallow  it.
Insert  a memory  card  that  fits  the memory  card  slot size. Otherwise,  it will cause  a malfunction.
Do  not use  or store the memory  card  under the following conditions: High temperature locations  such  as the hot interior of  a car parked in  direct  sunlight
Locations  exposed  to  direct  sunlight
Humid locations  or locations  with  corrosive substances present
Note  on  using the memory card adaptor (sold separately)
When  inserting  a memory  card  into  a memory  card  adaptor,  make  sure  the memory  card  is inserted
facing  in  the correct direction, then  insert  it all  the way  in. Incorrect insertion  may result  in  a
malfunction.
When  using “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media or a microSD  memory  card, be  sure  to  insert  into  the
dedicated  memory  card  adaptor.
“Memory Stick” media
The types of  “Memory  Stick” media that  can  be  used  with  the camera  are  listed  in  the table  below.
However, proper operation  cannot  be  guaranteed for  all  “Memory  Stick” media functions.
“Memory  Stick” media type Recording/Playback
Memory  Stick  Duo  (without  MagicGate)
*1
Memory  Stick  Duo  (with  MagicGate)
*2
MagicGate  Memory  Stick  Duo
*1*2
Memory  Stick  PRO  Duo
*2*3
Memory  Stick  PRO -HG Duo
*2*3*4
Memory  Stick  Micro  (M2)
*2
Memory  Stick  Micro  (Mark2)
*2*3
*1  High-speed data  transfer  using  a  parallel interface  is not  supported.
*2  “Memory  Stick Duo” media and  “Memory  Stick Micro” media that  are equipped  with MagicGate  functions. MagicGate  is copyright protection  technology  that  uses  encryption technology.  Data  recording/playback  that
requires MagicGate  functions  cannot  be  performed  with the  camera.
*3  Movies recorded  in AVCHD format,  [1440×1080  12M] size movies cannot  be  recorded  to  “Memory  Stick” media other  than  “Memory  Stick PRO Duo” media,  “Memory  Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or “Memory  Stick
Micro” (Mark2) media.
*4  This camera does not  support 8 -bit parallel data  transfer.  It  performs  the  same 4 -bit parallel data  transfer  as the  “Memory  Stick PRO Duo” media.
When  using “Memory Stick Duo”  media with standard  sized  “Memory Stick”
media slot
You  can  use  the “Memory  Stick  Duo”  media by inserting  it into  the “Memory  Stick  Duo”  media Adaptor
(sold  separately).
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							“Memory  Stick  Duo”  media Adaptor
Notes on  using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)
This product  is compatible  with  “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media (“M2”). “M2” is an  abbreviation  for
“Memory  Stick  Micro”  media.
To  use  a “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media with  the camera,  be  sure  to  insert  the “Memory  Stick  Micro”
media into  an  “M2” Adaptor  as large as of  Duo  size. If you  insert  a “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media into
the camera  without  an  “M2” Adaptor  as large as of  Duo  size, you  might  not be  able to  remove  it from
the camera.
Do  not leave the “Memory  Stick  Micro”  media within the reach  of  small  children.  They might
accidentally swallow  it.
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