Sony ILCE5100LB manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. Before Use Preparing the camera Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi -Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Help Guide [...]

Precautions/This product If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling How to Use Troubleshooting 4 -543 - 698 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Troubleshooting List of Topics[...]

Table Of Contents ILCE-5100 Help Guide i ..................................................................................................................... Before Use 1 ...................................................................................................................................... Names of parts 28 .........................[...]

Using the touch panel 136 ..................................................................................................... Using MENU items 137 ......................................................................................................... Shooting 4 ....................................................................................[...]

Playback zoom 274 ............................................................................................................... Image Index 275 .................................................................................................................... Switching the screen display (during playback) 276 ....................................[...]

View on TV 334 ..................................................................................................................... Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 73 ................................................................................ Airplane Mode 336 ..........................................................................[...]

Creating a movie disc 81 ............................................................................................................. Disc type 366 ......................................................................................................................... Selecting the disc creation method 367 ........................................[...]

Memory cards 95 ......................................................................................................................... Printing 96 ................................................................................................................................... Others 97 ..........................................................[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Before Use Names of parts Icons and indicators Using the strap In -Camera guide 4 -543 - 698 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 1[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Attaching a lens Setting the date and time 4 -543 - 698 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method 4 -543 - 698 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting Shooting still images/movies Selecting a shooting mode 4 -543 - 698 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using shooting functions Using the zoom Using the flash Selecting a screen display mode Selecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Selecting the ISO sens[...]

Setting the other functions of this product Shooting using the touch panel 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 6[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing Viewing still images Deleting images Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Using viewing functions Viewing images on a TV 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 7[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Changing settings Setup menu 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 8[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using Wi -Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Changing the settings of Wi -Fi functions 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Installing the applications Starting the applications Managing the applications 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 10[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Using the software Connecting this product and a computer Creating a movie disc 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 11[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Precautions/This product Precautions Cleaning this product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Other information Trademarks 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 12[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 If you have problems If you have problems 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 13[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi -Fi Computers Memory cards Printing Others 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 14[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Messages Messages 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 15[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 16[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items Identifying parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE- 5100L/ILCE - 5100Y) Identifying parts Lens E 55 - 210 mm F4.5 - 6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE- 5100Y) Icons and indicators List of i[...]

Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel Using the touch panel Using MENU items Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shooting movies Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Rec[...]

Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Focus Area Focal plane phase detection AF Center Lock - on AF Focus - lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Pre - AF [...]

Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self - portrait/ - timer Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Correcting the brightness or contrast D - Range Opt. (DRO) Auto HDR Adjusting color tones White Balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Cre[...]

Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image) SteadyShot High ISO NR (still image) Color Space (still image) Grid Line Auto Review Live View Display Release w/o Lens S. Auto Img. Extract. Shading Comp. Chro. Aber. Comp. Distortion Comp. Aperture Preview Shot. Result Preview Shooting using the touch panel Shooting still images using touch operat[...]

Protect 4K Still Image PB Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals Upload Settings (Eye - Fi) Tile Menu Delete confirm. Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI HDMI Info. D[...]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded One - touch connection with an NFC - enabled Android smartphone (NFC One - touch remote) Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One - touch Sharing) Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer Transferring images to [...]

“Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” Installing “Remote Camera Control” Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the prod[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The product gets hot. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorr[...]

The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. The flash takes too long to recharge. Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Wi -Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] doe[...]

Warning messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 27[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items Identifying parts Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE -5100L/ILCE -5100Y) Identifying parts Lens E 55 -210 mm F4.5 -6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE -5100Y) 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen List of focus range finder frames 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 30[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 In -Camera guide About the [In -Camera Guide] The [In - Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. About the shooting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 S[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Inser[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 33[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. Removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens. Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for the date and time appears. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 35[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel Using the touch panel This product is equipped with a touch panel. By touching the monitor, you can shoot still images (Touch Shutter) or bring the subject into focus (Touch Focus). You can also use the [Touch Shutter] function with [Self - portra[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 37[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes You can select a desired shooting mode. Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate se[...]

Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corpo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the zoom Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. About zoom sca[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the flash Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera - shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 42[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large - format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still image[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Focal plane phase detection AF When there are focal plane phase detection AF points withi[...]

Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in - focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. Pre -A[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self -timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self - timer shooting. Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self - timer with a 1[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self-portrait/ -timer You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image on the screen. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 48[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 49[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that yo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accur[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. Dual Video REC Allows you to simultan[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed. Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center b[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processin[...]

High ISO NR (still image) When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space dependin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting using the touch panel Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter) The product automatically focuses on the point you touch and takes a still picture. Taking pictures of yourself using touch operation (Self -portrait/ -timer ) You can change the angle of the monitor and shoot a [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 59[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 60[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 61[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 62[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter - clockwise. Protect Protects recorded im[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sy[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. Upload Settings (Eye -Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye - Fi card (commercially available).[...]

CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). USB [...]

If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB]. Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC- enabled Andr[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC- enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Us[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network - enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 72[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Changing the settings of Wi -Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi - Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. Access Point Set. You can r[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 74[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications. Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi -Fi function You can download appli[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 76[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product. Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account informa[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 78[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” “Remote Camera Control” Installing “Remote Camera Control” Accessing the Help of Remote Camera[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copy[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Creating a movie disc Disc type Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu- ray recorder, etc. Creating Blu -ray Discs You can create Blu- ray [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable 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, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. Notes on the battery pack Charging the b[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the image sensor Follow the steps below to clean the image sensor. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 83[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 84[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color televi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Other information Mount Adaptor LA -EA1 Mount Adaptor LA -EA2 Mount Adaptor LA -EA3 Mount Adaptor LA -EA4 Mount Adaptor AVCHD format License 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 86[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Trademarks Trademarks 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 87[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 If you have problems Troubleshooting 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 88[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The product gets hot. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The batt[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time ar[...]

The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). The corners of the picture are too dark. The image is blurred. The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. The flash takes too long to recharge. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 91[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 92[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Wi -Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not display[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Computers The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troublesh[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 95[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Printing You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 96[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Others The lens gets fogged. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly. “--E -” appears on the screen. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Messages Warning messages 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 98[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 99[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 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 - U[...]

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) 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 101[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 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 wi[...]

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 car[...]

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 [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 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 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 105[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Identifying parts Lens E 55 -210 mm F4.5 -6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE -5100Y) 1 . Focusing ring 2 . Zooming ring 3 . Focal - length scale 4 . Focal - length index 5 . Lens contacts * 6 . Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide H[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons 1 . P P* A S M Shooting mode NO CARD Memory card/Uploading status Help Guide How to Use 107[...]

Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M / 20M / 12M / 10M / 6.0M / 5.1M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Image size of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator Aut[...]

Overheating warning Database file full/Database file error Setting Effect OFF Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom /Digital Zoom Spot metering area View Mode 100 - 0003 Folder- File number Recording mode of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC Remote Touch shutter icon Touch operation is enabled Touch focus OFF 2 . Drive mode Self - portrait/ -ti[...]

Flash mode/Red - eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode Focus area 7500K A5 G5 White balance DRO/Auto HDR Smile/Face Detect. Creative Style Soft Skin Effect Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 . Switch Shoot Mode Guide display for switching the shooting mode Lock - on AF Guide display for center button Lock - on AF REC[...]

1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture Value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014 - 1 - 1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Co[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 List of focus range finder frames The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode. When using contrast AF or focal plane phase detection AF mode When using focal plane phase detection AF mode When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] , and if you aim at a moving subjec[...]

When [ AF Illuminator] is set to [Auto] , and [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] , an AF range finder frame may be shown by the dotted line. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1 . Attach both ends of the strap. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 114[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 About the [In -Camera Guide] The [In -Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1 . Press the MENU button. 2 . Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel. 3 . Press the ? ( In - Camera Guide ) bu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 About the shooting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode. 1 . Press the ? ( In - Camera Guide ) button while the shooting screen is displayed. 2 . Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center. The sh[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shootin[...]

range Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 310 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or the charging conditions. The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 . Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer. Note Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a l[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Inserting the battery pack into the camera How to insert the battery pack into the camera 1 . Slide the open lever to open the battery cover. 2 . Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 . Close the cover. Help Guide How[...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack Shooting (still images): Battery life: approx. 200 min., Number of images: approx. 400 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 110 min. Viewing[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately). 1 . To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera and the AC adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately) and plug the AC a[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack 1 . Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. 2 . Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 124[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1 . Slide the memory card cover to open it. 2 . Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. [...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1 . Open the memory card cover. 2 . Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3 . Push in on the memory card once to remove it. 4 . Close the memory card cover. Help Guide How to Use 127[...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens. 1 . Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens. When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust -free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. Whe[...]

Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera. 3 . While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. Note Do not press the lens release button when attachin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens. 1 . Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it stops. 2 . Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Remove any dus[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image. 1 . Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Note Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the le[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera's image s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for the date and time appears. 1 . Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The setting screen for the date and time appears. 2 . Check that [Enter] is selec[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), ( Exposure Comp. ), ( Photo Creativity ), / ( Drive Mode ), ISO fu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using the touch panel This product is equipped with a touch panel. By touching the monitor, you can shoot still images (Touch Shutter) or bring the subject into focus ( Touch Focus ). You can also use the [Touch Shutter] function with [Self - portrait/ - timer] shooting. Activating/deactivating the tou[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1 . Press MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 . Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right side of t[...]

4 . Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. Related Topic Tile Menu 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 138[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1 . Set the shooting mode to ( Intelligent Auto ). If another function is assigned to the center button, select MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Intelligent Auto] . 2 . Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. 3 . Press the shutter butto[...]

lights: Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject. lights: The focusing is in progress. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1 . Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2 . Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to ( Movie ). If you use a function s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 List of shooting modes You can select a desired shooting mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → desired setting. Available functions ( Intelligent Auto ): Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. ( Superior Auto ): Allows you to shoot still images [...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Intelligent Auto] . 2 . Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the sc[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality ima[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: Icons and guides such as ( Portrait ), ( Infant ), ( Night Portrait ), ( Ni[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The advantages of automatic shooting In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and performs composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. ( Intelligent Auto ):[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO] . 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] → [Program Auto] . 2 . Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 . Adj[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Sweep Panorama] . 2 . Point the camera at the subject. 3 . While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of[...]

(B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size] , the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Scene Selection] → desired mode. Menu item details Portrait : Blurs background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly. Sports Action : Shoots a [...]

Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene : Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand- held Twilight : Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera - shake, and noise. Night Portrait : Shoots nigh[...]

Note In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring. In the [Hand - held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. If you select [Hand - held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JP[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies. 1 . MENU → ( C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Shoot Mode ] → [ Aperture Priority ]. 2 . Select the desired value by turning th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Manual Exposure] . 2 . Press the bottom side of the co[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Manual Exposure] . 2 . Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed, th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Shoot Mode] → [Movie] . 2 . Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. 1 . Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. When a zoom lens is mounted, you can also zoom by operating that lens. When a motor zoom lens is mo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. (1) Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens. When a[...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only : Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M] or [S] . On:ClearImage Zoom (default[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom) ] [ Image Size] : L - , M 1.4×, S 2× [Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom] [ Ima[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera - shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1 . Press the (Flash pop - up) button to pop up the flash. 2 . Press the shutter button fully d[...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off : The flash does not operate. Autoflash : The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fill - flash: The flash works every time you trig[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Comp.] [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display → Display All Info. → No Disp. Info. → Histogram → G[...]

Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. Hint To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → [Of[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large - format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting. Menu item details Image size when [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2 (default setting): Suitable for standard prints. 16:9: For viewing on a high - definition TV. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corpor[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to p[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard : 3872×2160 Wide :[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left : Pan the camera from the right to the left[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single- shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single - shot AF] when the subject is motionless. [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shut[...]

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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focal plane phase detection AF When there are focal plane phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of the focal plane phase detection AF and contrast AF. Note When the aperture value is set to F13 or above, you cannot use the focal plane phase detect[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Center Lock -on AF When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Center Lock - on AF] → [On] 2 . Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press in the center of t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Single- shot AF]. 2 . Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 3 . Keep pressing the shutter butto[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus] . 2 . Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on the[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF] . 2 . Pre[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ MF Assist] → [On] . 2 . Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged. You can mag[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier] . 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 3 . Co[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Focus Magnif. Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 2 Sec (default setting): Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec : Magnifies t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in - focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red : Enhances outlines in red. Yellow : Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): Enhances[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Pre -AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Pre - AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off : Does not ad[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → button to be assigned → [AF/MF Control Hold] or [AF/MF Ctrl Toggle] . Menu item details AF/MF [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ AF Illumina[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A - mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA - EA2 or LA - EA4 (sold separately). 1 . Select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [AF Micro Adj.] . 2 . Select [AF Adjustment Set.] → [On] . 3 . [amount] → desi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Disp. cont. AF area You can set whether or not to display the focus area that is in focus when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] and [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF] . 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Disp. cont. AF area] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Dis[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF On You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [Focus Mode] will be applied. 1 . Select the desired key and assign the [AF On] function to it using MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] . 2 . Press the key to which you have as[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2 . Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned the [Eye[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF drive speed (movie) You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ AF drive speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Fast : Sets the AF drive speed to fast. This mode is suitable for shooting active scenes, such as sports. Normal (defaul[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AF Track Duration (movie) You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ AF Track Duration] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Sets the AF Track Duration to high. This mode is useful when recording movies when the subject is moving quickly. Norm[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ AEL w/ shutter] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash (default setting): Applies the exposure compensation value [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the z[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Exposure Set. Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony C[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self- timer shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting): Con[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self- timer with a 10 - second or 2 - second delay. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self - timer]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self - timer: 10 Sec (default setting): [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self - timer(Cont)]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) →[...]

When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. When the flash is used, the product performs flash br[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket] . 2 . S[...]

When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 212[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 WB bracket Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu ite[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D - Range Optimizer value. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details DRO Bracket: Lo (default setting[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Self-portrait/ -timer You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image on the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Self - portrait/ - timer] → [On] . 2 . Tilt the LCD screen 180° upward, and then point the lens at yourself. 3 . Press the shutter button.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details ISO AUTO (default setting) : Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 100 / 125 / 160 /[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D- Range Opt.] . 2 . Select t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2 . Select the desired[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] ?[...]

C.Temp./Filter : Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography. Custom : Uses the white balance setting saved in [ Custom Setup ]. Custom Setup : Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment. Hint You can use the right side of [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup] [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera : Creates a soft image with shaded corne[...]

often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors. Illustration: Creates an illustration - like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control whe[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style] , unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Creative Style] → desired setting. Men[...]

The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. Note [Standard] is selected when usin[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high - definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG - 4[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details XAVC S : Records HD movies in XAVC S format. This file format is suitable for high bit rates. Audio: LPCM You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit- rate, the higher the image quality. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S] Records high - definition movies b[...]

60i 24M(FX) *: 50i 24M(FX) **: Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit - rate: Approx. 24 Mbps (Max.) 60i 17M(FH) (default setting)*: 50i 17M(FH) (default setting)**: Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit - rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) 60p 28M(PS) *: 50p 28M(PS) **: Records the highest image q[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Dual Video REC] → desired setting. Menu item details On: An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie, are recorded si[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Marker Display Sets whether or not to display markers to enable alignment to a structure while shooting movies. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded on the medium. Off (default setting): No [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Marker Settings Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Marker Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Center : Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen. Off (default setting) / On Aspect: Sets [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also b[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.] . The shutter speed automaticall[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired setting. Menu item details Always (default setting): Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only : Starts movie recording when you press t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → set a function to the desired key. Note Some functions cannot b[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. The func[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Function of the left button Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting. The functions [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Right Button] → desired setting. The functi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Down Button] → desired setting. The functions [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Function of the ? button Once you assign a function to the ? (question mark) button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the ? (question mark) button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom Key Settings] → [ button] → desired sett[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. When the shooting mode is set to (Intelligent Auto) or ( Superior Auto ), you can change the settings easily and shoot images. 1 . Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto [...]

If you switch the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] mode or [Superior Auto] mode, or turn off the product, the settings you have changed revert to the default settings. When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto] , and you use [Photo Creativity] , the product does not perform the overlay processing of images. Related Topic Picture Effect 4 -[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off : Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist.[...]

Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint When the [Smile/Face Detec[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Soft Skin Effect (still image) Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Soft Skin Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. On: Uses the [ Soft Sk[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Face Registration (New Registration ) If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)] . 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [New Registration] . 2 . Align the guide frame with th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Face Registration (Order Exchanging ) When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging] . 2 . Select a face to change the order of [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Face Registration ( Delete ) Deletes a registered face. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [Delete] . If you select [Delete All] , you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete] , the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the da[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red - eye phenomenon. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The flash is always fired to reduce the red - eye phenomenon. Off (default setti[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock - on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimm[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [SteadyShot]. Off : Does not use [SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set [SteadyShot] to [Off] when using a tripod. Note You[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 High ISO NR (still image) When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing; you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears. 1 . MENU → (Camera[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Color Space (still image) The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [ Color Space] → desired setting. Menu item[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid : Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec / 5 Sec / 2 Sec (default setting): Displays the recorded image on the [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style] , or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Live View Display] → desired setting. Menu item details Setting Effect ON (default setting[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Release w/o Lens] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable : Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select [Enable] when attaching the product to an astronomical[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 S. Auto Img. Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto] . 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [S. Auto Img. Extract.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Saves one appropriate image selected by the product. Off : Saves [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shading Comp. Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Shading Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off : [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Chro. Aber. Comp. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Chro. Aber. Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off : D[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Distortion Comp. Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Lens Comp.] → [Distortion Comp.] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto : Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off (default setting): Do[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Aperture Preview With the monitor, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting. While you press and hol[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shot. Result Preview With the monitor, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result. Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed, the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting. While pressing down[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter) The product automatically focuses on the point you touch and takes a still picture. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [ Touch Shoot. Set.] → [Touch Shutter] 2 . Touch the icon on the monitor while the shooting screen is displayed. The mark[...]

Cont. Shooting Scene Selection Cont. Bracket 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 267[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Taking pictures of yourself using touch operation (Self -portrait/ -timer ) You can change the angle of the monitor and shoot a self- portrait while watching the monitor. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Self - portrait/ - timer] → [On] 2 . Tilt the monitor approx. 180° upward. Set [Focus Mode][...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adjusting the focus using touch operation (Touch Focus) (still image) The product automatically focuses on the subject you touch on the monitor when shooting still images. Specifying the desired focus point (Touch Focus) A frame appears around the point you touched, and when you press the shutter butto[...]

When [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] While using Digital Zoom You cannot shoot images using [Touch Focus] with applications downloaded from the website. Related Topic Focus Mode Center Lock - on AF Focus Magnifier 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 270[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Adjusting the focus using touch operation (Touch Focus) (movie) The product automatically focuses on the subject you touch on the monitor when shooting movies. Tracking and focusing on the touched subject (Lock-on AF) The product continuously tracks a designated moving subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Se[...]

Center Lock - on AF Focus Magnifier 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 272[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 . Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 . Select the image with the control wheel. Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the image [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1 . Display the image you want to enlarge, and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. If the image is too large, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale. 2 . Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/botto[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1 . Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU → (Playback ) → [Image Index] → desired setting. Menu item details 12 Images (defau[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1 . Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “ Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. ” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting) sett[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. 1 . Display the image you want to delete. 2 . Press the (Delete) button. 3 . Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyri[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1 . MENU → (Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1 . Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 . Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3 . To play back movies, press on the center. Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and soun[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1 . Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 . Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3 . Press on the center to play back the image. To pause playback, pre[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item det[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View : Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still) : Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4) : Displays only MP4 - format movies. AVCHD View : Displays onl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Manual (default setting): The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image. You can rotate the image usi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 . MENU → (Playback ) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 . Select [Enter] . Menu item details Repeat : Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slidesho[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter - clockwise. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Rotate] . 2 . Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter - clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1 . MENU → (Playback ) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images. (1) Select the image to be protected, [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI- connected TV that supports 4K. 1 . Turn off this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Tur[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cabl[...]

Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 289[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the p[...]

FOR HDMI] → [Off] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 291[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual (default setting): Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather : Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listeni[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off : Sounds are not produce[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Upload Settings (Eye -Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye - Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye - Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. 2 . Set your Wi - Fi netwo[...]

This product does not support Eye - Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Before using an Eye - Fi card, be sure that “Endless Memory Mode” is turned off. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 296[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Tile Menu Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off : Deactivates the Tile Menu display. 4 - 543 - 698 - 1[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first : [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" f[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 . MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min / 5 Min / 2 Min / 1 [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [PAL/NTSC Selector] → [Enter] Note This function is provided with 1080 50i - compatible devices only. It is not provided with 1080 60i - compatible devices. The 1080 50i - compatible devi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The movie playback demonst[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (de[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync -compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → desired setting. Menu item details On (defaul[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the shooting[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi] . Single : Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. 4 - 543 - [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [ Language] → desired language. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 307[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings : Selects Daylight Savings [On] /[Off] . Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format : Selects the date and time display format. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Cop[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 309[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverabl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series (default setting): Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card, the product continues to assign[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Cor[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder. A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies th[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form (default setting): The folde[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB] . 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Recover Ima[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Display Media Info.] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 316[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Version Displays the software version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Version] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 317[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Certification Logo] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 318[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset] , the recorded images are retained. 1 . MENU → (Setup ) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset : Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Init[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 PlayMemories Mobile To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] , etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 . Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT - xxxx: xxxx). 3 . Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. Related Topic Smart Remote Embedded [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT - xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi - Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2 . Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3 . Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was co[...]

4 . Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. Related Topic Smart Remote Embedded 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 323[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Calling up an application using [One -touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC- enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone wi[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. Still images/movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1 . MENU → ( Appl[...]

must register the smartphone again. Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice. Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad PlayMemories Mobile 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 326[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 One -touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One -touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. 1 . Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2 . Switch this product to shooting mo[...]

Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On] , you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off] . If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode, the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Related Topic Airplane Mode Sma[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. 2 . If the product is ready for the transfer, the information screen appears [...]

Some images may not be displayed on the smartphone depending on the recording format. RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent. You cannot send XAVC S or AVCHD format movies. This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that i[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File For[...]

You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original] , [2M] , or [VGA] . To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size]. RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent. If the Image Index is displ[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 View on TV You can view images on a network - enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless) [...]

Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi - Fi Direct - enabled TV or network - enabled TV (including cable TV). If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi - Fi Direct, you need to register your access point first. Displaying the images on the TV may take time. Movies cannot be shown o[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi - Fi functions temporarily. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On] , an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corpora[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [WPS Push]. 2 . Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your a[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Access Point Set. 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 access point operating instructions, or consult the access point adminis[...]

How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1 . Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2 . Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel, the character type switches among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3 . Keyboard Each time you press [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi - Fi Direct. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Edit Device Name]. 2 . Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK] . For input method, refer to “ How to use the keyboard .” Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Disp MAC Address] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 341[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. 1 . MENU → (Wireless ) → [SSID/PW Reset] ?[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 . MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 343[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following operations are available: You can use various effects for shooting images. You can upload images to networ[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, use to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website ( www.sony.net/pmca/ ) 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Gu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Opening a service account You can open a service account, which is required to download applications. 1 . Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2 . Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the des[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1 . Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2 . Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the pro[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi -Fi function You can download applications using the Wi - Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove] . 2 . Select the application to be uninstalled. 3 . Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort] . 2 . Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3 . Select the destination[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information] . 4 - 543 - 69[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 353[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer. You can play back the images imported to your computer. You can share your images using PlayMemories Online. Also for Windows, you can do the following: You can organize im[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Installing PlayMemories Home 1 . Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up. If PMB (Picture Motion[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi - Fi function. Download “Wir[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 “Image Data Converter” With “Image Data Converter,” you can do the following: You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style] , etc. You can save the still images disp[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Installing “Image Data Converter” 1 . Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids - se/ Note Log on as Administrator. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 358[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Image Data Converter] → [Help] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. For Windows 8, start [Image Data Converter Ver.4] , and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide] . Mac: Finder → [Applications[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 “Remote Camera Control” When using “Remote Camera Control,” the following operations are available on your computer. Changing this product’s settings and shooting. Recording images directly to the computer. Performing interval timer shooting. Use these functions after selecting MENU → (Setu[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Installing “Remote Camera Control” Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 361[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows: [Start] → [All Programs] → [Remote Camera Control] → [Remote Camera Control Help] . For Windows 8, start [Remote Camera Control] , and right - click the title bar to select [Remote Camera Control Help] . Mac: Finder → [Applications] → [Remo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Connecting the product to a computer 1 . Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC - PW20 (sold separately). 2 . Turn on the product and the computer. 3 . Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cab[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connec[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Turning off the product. 1 . Click (Safely remove [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Disc type High- definition image quality (HD) A Blu -ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. High- definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select a method suitable for your disc player. For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home, see the Help of PlayMemories Hom[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu -ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary. Blu- ray recorder: High- definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.:[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Creating Blu -ray Discs You can create Blu -ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. The computer must be capable of creating Blu - ray Discs. BD - R (not re - writable) or BD - RE (rewritable) discs can be used. Multi - session recordings cannot be made. To create Blu - ray Discs using Play[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electri[...]

reached the ambient temperature. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the product 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. On the functions available with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i[...]

In addition, the monitor may be darker than usual at first. Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force. Do not operate the touch panel using a pointed object. This may cause a malfunction. Notes on the flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers. Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it. If water, du[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 On the internal rechargeable 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, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss an[...]

The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen,[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, an[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Memory Stick XC - HG Duo media/Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo media) SD card (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card) Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards up to 64 GB have been tes[...]

Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction. Do not use or store the memory card under t[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blowe[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Cleaning the image sensor Follow the steps below to clean the image sensor. 1 . Turn off the product. 2 . Remove the lens. 3 . Blow off dust on and around the image sensor surface using a blower for camera cleaning. 4 . Attach the lens. Note A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commerciall[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. [ Image Size] : [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] * Standard 2GB: 330 images 4GB: 660 images 8GB: 1340 images 16GB: 2700 images 32GB: 5400 images 64GB: 10500 images Fine 2GB:[...]

Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 382[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting condition[...]

4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2GB: 9 m 4GB: 15 m 8GB: 35 m 16GB: 1 h 15 m 32GB: 2 h 30 m 64GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 1[...]

2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 10 h 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). For [MP4 12M] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size). Note The recordable time of movies varies [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product. NTSC system: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Co[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A - mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 LA -EA1 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available with SAM/SSM lens only* AF system: Contrast AF AF/MF Select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode: Single- shot AF * When an A - mount[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 LA -EA2 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF Select: SAM lens: Can be changed using the operating s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 LA -EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA3 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available with SAM/SSM lens only* AF system: Contrast AF AF/MF Select: Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens. Focus Mode : Single- shot AF * When an A - moun[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 LA -EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA - EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Autofocus : Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF Select: SAM lens: Can be changed using the operating s[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high - definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High - Definition) signal using high - efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sectio[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , , Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo, , Memory Stick XC - HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, , MagicGate, PhotoTV HD, InfoLITHIUM, PlayMemories[...]

(where available.) The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Eye - Fi is a trademark of Eye - Fi Inc . In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 . Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. 2 . Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re - insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 . Initialize the settings. 4 [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the lock lever is locked. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 398[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot turn on the product. After inserting the battery pack into the product, it may take a few moments for the product to power up. Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubl[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The product gets hot. When the product is used for a long time, the temperature of the product will rise. If the product gets too hot, movie recording may be interrupted or the power may turn off automatically to protect the product. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Trou[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. There may be a difference between the remaining battery level indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Deplete the battery pack once, then char[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP -FW50. Remove the battery pack and then reinsert it into the product. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. Charge the battery pack with the camera’s power turned off. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 404[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The battery pack is not charged. When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, check if the power of the product is turned off, then remove the battery pack and re - insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconn[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot record images. You are using a memory card with a write - protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash. The lens is not attached properly. Attac[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. You are shooting in RAW mode. Since RAW data files are large, RAW mode shooting may take time. The [Auto HDR] function is processing an image. The product is compiling images. Related Topic High[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. Ambient light is insufficient. The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto -focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or manual focus mode. Related Topic Focus Area Manual Focus 4 - 543 - 698 - 11[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Zoom does not work. You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. [Drive Mode] is set to [Self - portrait] . [ Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur] , [Night Scene] or [Hand - held Twilight] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help G[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 411[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 412[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. Related Topic Date/Time Setup Area Setting 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 413[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 414[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance] . [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off] . To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset] . Related Topic White Balance Picture Effect Setting Reset 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troublesh[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corpor[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] . Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Related Topic Red Eye Reduction 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 417[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 418[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 419[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). When pointing the lens toward the strong light source, excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white (flare) or extraneous light (ghost images) may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. Whe[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The corners of the picture are too dark. If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphe[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image is blurred. Make sure that [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera - shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand - held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] are also effective in reducing b[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, the product switches to the power - save mode. The product exits power -save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway. Related Topic Pwr Save S[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The flash takes too long to recharge. The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshoo[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product, playback on this produc[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 426[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Related Topic Protect 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 427[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. Related Topic Protect 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 428[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 429[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.] . 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 431[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 432[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] to record movies. Related Topic File Format (movie) 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 433[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. 4 - 543 - 698 - 1[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot use One -Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them to[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot import images. Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection. When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. Related Topic Connecting the[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 439[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 440[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 441[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 442[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The color of the image is strange. When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 443[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with [ Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9] , the lateral end of the image may be cut off. When printing images using your printer, c[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot print images with the date. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing] . You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufactur[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 446[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 447[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Related Topic Date/Time Setup 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony [...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 449[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The product does not work properly. Turn off the product. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the product is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. If an AC - PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Conn[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 “--E -” appears on the screen. Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card. 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 451[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. If you cover the panel with a commercially available protective film, the panel may not operate. If you are touching somewhere other than the point you should touch, the panel may not operate properly. Some operations cannot be[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 You cannot perform touch operations. Check if [Touch Operation] is set to [On] . The MENU screen and the playback mode screen cannot be operated using touch operations. The [Touch Shutter] function or [Touch Focus] function is disabled while using Digital Zoom. You can use [Touch Shutter] or [Touch Foc[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format ? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] , and the[...]

the product off and on again. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The retractable lens with power zoom is retracted. Turn off the product and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Unable to print. You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Internal temp. high. Al[...]

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE -5100 Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again. Low light conditions Sweep Panorama Lock[...]

Superior Auto Related Topic Sweep Panorama Center Lock - on AF Superior Auto Auto HDR AF Track Duration (movie) 4 - 543 - 698 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 457[...]