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Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS-TS55 © 2012 Sony Corporation US 4-412-628-11(2) Index Settings Search Operation Search Table of contents - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 2
used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Marks are shown as they appear in the camera's default setting. The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 3
the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. Notes on the battery pack • The battery pack is built into the camera. Charge the camera before using for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 4
on devices that do not support "MP4 format". • This camera does not support "AVCHD format" and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in "AVCHD format" like a Digital HD Video camera recorder. • Still images recorded by this camera are compressed/recorded in JPEG - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 5
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Life with "Bloggie" Capture your life At a party Record still images at maximum 12M (4128 × 3096) and movies at maximum 1920 × 1080 30p full high-definition (page 33, 35). Also, you - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 6
Settings Search Index Share your life Import and upload captured moments You can use Wi-Fi to directly upload and share recorded images from the camera (page 47). You can also transfer images to a smartphone or a tablet computer (page 49). Connect to TV Connect your "Bloggie" to a TV with an HDMI - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 7
3 Life with "Bloggie 5 Operation Search 10 Settings Search 11 Identifying parts 13 List of buttons/icons displayed on the screen ····· 14 How to hold the camera 16 How to use the touch panel 18 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 20 Charging the camera 21 Installing "Software - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 8
Fi) What you can do with Wi-Fi 43 Setting Wi-Fi 44 Live Streaming 46 Uploading images directly (Post and Share 47 Uploading images to "PlayMemories to a smartphone (View on Smartphone 49 Computer Using the software 50 Recommended computer environment 51 Settings Setting items 11 TV - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 9
Table of contents Operation Search Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 Warning indicators and messages 66 Others Number of still images and recordable time of movies 68 Built-in battery pack 69 Precautions 70 Specifications 72 Index Index 74 Settings Search Index 9US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 10
& Time Setting 58 Initializing settings Initialize 54 Viewing on TVs Connecting with an HDMI cable (sold separately 59 Uploading images to a Wi-Fi 43 network service Share 47 Index 10US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 11
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Settings Search Setting items All settings can be changed in both shooting and playback mode. Items Wi-Fi Settings Beep Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Output LUN Settings(USB) Format Date & Time Setting Shooting/Playback mode How to set items 1 - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 12
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index 3 Tap the items. The displayed items scroll by dragging the LCD screen up and down with your finger. 4 Tap the desired mode. 5 Tap [Back]. 12US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 13
using Wi-Fi. B Lens C Light D Hook for wrist strap E LCD screen/Touch panel F Speaker G Movie button H Stereo microphone I ON/OFF (Power) button least 7 seconds to force-quit the camera. J Charge lamp K (Shutter) button L Tripod receptacle • Do not hold the camera when attaching the tripod. M Built- - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 14
Buttons and icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. When in standby for shooting Buttons Display Indication Menu the function Shooting mode Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Photo Size (resolution) Movie Size Self-timer Number of recordable still images AE - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 15
positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. • The screen display shifts both horizontally and vertically depending on the camera aspect. • The screen display disappears automatically after about 4 seconds. You can display it again by tapping the LCD screen. Operation Search - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 16
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index How to hold the camera Be careful not to block the lens, stereo microphone, light or built-in antenna with . Attach the strap and place your hand through its loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 16US Continued r - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 17
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index zWhen you shoot movies holding the camera vertically Portrait images are recorded. Black bands appear on the left and right of the screen during playback on TV or computer. This is useful when shooting portrait objects. 17US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 18
Table of contents How to use the touch panel You can operate the camera by tapping the buttons on the LCD screen or dragging the screen. Note • Do not operate with a sharp-pointed object, such as pen or finger nail. Select the items (Tap) Lightly touch the buttons or items on the screen with - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 19
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Display the next screen quickly (Flick) Drag the screen quickly. To stop the screen, tap with your finger. 19US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 20
accessories supplied • USB connection support cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-836-378-) Use this if the built-in USB arm of the camera cannot be connected to the computer (page 21). • Wrist strap (1) • Instruction Manual (1) • Important Notice (1) • Bloggie Handbook (this manual) This is included in - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 21
. ON/OFF (Power) button PUSH Built-in USB arm 3 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on. The charge lamp lights up in after a while. • If the battery level is low (low battery), the charge icon may not be displayed on the LCD screen. In this case, check if the charge lamp is - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 22
click [OK]. Windows Vista Windows XP Disconnect icon Note • Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon beforehand when you use a Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. zTo retract the built-in USB arm Push the built-in USB arm back in the direction of the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 23
the USB charger to the USB jack of the supplied USB connection support cable, or directly to the built-in USB arm of the camera. zHow long can I record or play back images? Standard battery life Recording time*1 Continuous recording time*2 Approx. 125 min. Typical recording time*3 Approx - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 24
the website: http://www.sony.net/start/bloggie. Double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [START] t [Start_Bloggie]. 3 Follow the instructions and install the software from the website. Windows version: "PlayMemories Home" Mac version: Upload software for Bloggie ("Share-it-Later for - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 25
Table of contents Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on. The demonstration movie plays back when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Select the desired date display format, then tap [Next]. ON/OFF (Power) button Operation Search Settings Search - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 26
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index zTo set the date and time again Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [Date & Time Setting] (page 58). 26US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 27
Shooting (Still images) 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. Be sure not to place fingers on the lens. Touch and hold T on the T/W (zoom) bar to zoom in, W to zoom out. 3 Press the (Shutter) button halfway down. When the image is in focus, a beep - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 28
The subject is flashing. - The subject is backlit. zWhen shooting portrait • When the camera detects faces, the white frames appear, and the focus and exposure are adjusted to the faces automatically (except during live streaming). • The frames turn green when the faces are in focus by pressing the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 29
Search Shooting (Movies) 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button 2 Compose the shot. Be sure not to place fingers on the lens. Touch and hold T on the T/W (zoom) bar to zoom in, W to zoom out. 3 Press the movie button. To finish shooting the movie, press the movie button - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 30
of 1080 or 720. The number of recorded image pixel is 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, approximately 30 or 60 frames per second, and the image is recorded in progressive mode. • MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group • AVC: Advanced Video Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard of video camera, which uses highly - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 31
Search Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera's zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Touch and hold T or W. Touch and hold T to zoom in, W to zoom out. T side W side Notes • Only Digital zoom is available with this camera. • You may not be able to zoom in or out - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 32
shoot with the light of the camera turned on. 1 Press on the shooting screen. To turn off the light, press again. Notes • You can use the light in shooting mode only. • The camera emits very bright light. Do not aim directly at eyes at close range. • Battery power wears down faster when the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 33
Table of contents Photo Size The photo size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the photo size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on largeformat paper. The smaller the photo size, the more images can be recorded. 1 Tap - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 34
up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 35
TV Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with HD (high definition) quality Shoots HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer zProgressive playback The camera supports progressive mode*, which is used in computers, and therefore is suited - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 36
Table of contents Operation Search Flicker Reduction Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro-shutter. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Shooting Settings]. Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. 2 Tap the desired mode from [Flicker Reduction]. (On) (Off) Uses the Flicker - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 37
seconds delay self-timer. When you press the (Shutter) button or the movie button, a selftimer icon flashes, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. Settings Search Index 37US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 38
Table of contents Viewing 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. The index screen appears. 2 Select an image and tap. Movie A single movie plays back when an image is selected. Operation Search Settings Search Index Still image zTo show previous/next images Drag your finger in the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 39
Table of contents Operation Search zTo go back to shooting mode Do one of the following: - Tap on the index screen. - Press the (Shutter) button or movie button. (Shutter) button zTo go back to the index screen Tap . Movie button Settings Search Index 39US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 40
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Playback zoom Enlarges the played back still images. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the still image and tap. 3 Double-tap the part you want to enlarge. 4 Adjust the magnification and the part to enlarge. Each double- - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 41
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Tap (Delete) on the index screen. 3 Tap the center of the images you want to delete. Repeat the above step until there are no more - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 42
. 1 Tap (Playback) to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie and tap. 3 Tap (Volume control). Tap the LCD screen when the screen display is not shown. 4 Touch and hold to increase, to decrease the volume. Lower Louder Settings Search Index 42US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 43
-Fi allows you to connect to the network service via a LAN environment, either in or outside . The following functions are available from the MENU button. - Live Streaming (page 46) - Post and Share (page 47) using Wi-Fi of this camera. • Wi-Fi transferred image size: - Movie: 480 × 270 - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 44
set up the access point, administrator, or with your service provider. • If data transfer is not operated for 5 minutes, the camera turns off automatically. zWhen using a hotspot (public Wi-Fi Settings] t [WPS]. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the access point. 44US Continued r - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 45
brings the keyboard up. Enter your text, then touch . • The number of characters you can input is limited. • Hold the camera horizontally. Character input key Text field Operation Search , then tap . Button Function Undo Backspace Shift Switch between upper case and lower case. 45US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 46
REC review screen, then tap [OK]. • Images are deleted from the live streaming service, but remain in the internal memory of the camera. zHow to use Wi-Fi For details on how to register and using live streaming, see the introduction of Wi-Fi features in website: "http://www.sony.net/start/bloggie - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 47
established before, the camera automatically connects with Wi-Fi. To return to the index screen, tap [Back] t [Exit]. 5 Tap [Login] at each service. Enter [Username] "PlayMemories Home". • Depending on the region or country, available services may differ. zHow to use Wi-Fi For details, see the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 48
then tap [OK]. 4 Tap [Upload]. Uploading starts. Only images which have not been uploaded from the camera are uploaded. When uploading has finished, the upload completion screen is displayed. 5 Tap . Note • To the introduction of Wi-Fi features in website: "http://www.sony.net/start/ bloggie". 48US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 49
]. 2 Tap [View password] and perform Wi-Fi setting on the smartphone, using the [SSID] and the [Password] shown. 3 Select and transfer the camera contents using the installed application on the smartphone. Note • Depending on their size, certain images transferred to a smartphone may not be playable - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 50
via computer. - Edit the share list on the camera. Note • Set [LUN Settings(USB)] to [Multi]. Notes on computer software In order to use "PlayMemories Home" to enjoy the benefits of the image uploading service or other services (the "services") provided by these and other websites, you must consent - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 51
Editions are not supported. *2 Starter Edition is not supported. *3 Minimum requirement to play back HD movies The above system requirements do not guarantee proper operation. Mac The following computer environment is recommended when using "Share-it-Later for Bloggie" or "PlayMemories Online - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 52
Table of contents Operation Search Beep Sets the sound for when you operate the camera. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [Beep] t desired mode. On Turns on the beep sound when you press the (Shutter) button or movie button. Off Turns off the beep sound. Settings Search Index 52US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 53
Demo Mode Performs a demonstration of the camera. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [Demo Mode] t desired mode. On Performs a demonstration. Off Does not perform a demonstration. Note • The demonstration stops when operating any of the following. - Touch LCD screen. - Press the (Shutter) button - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 54
turning off during the process. • The following Wi-Fi connection settings are also initialized: - Login information for each network service - Wi-Fi access point information zWhen the camera does not work properly Press and hold the ON/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 55
Table of contents Operation Search HDMI Output Selects the type of signal to be output to a TV from the HDMI OUT jack. If images are not displayed on the TV clearly, changing the setting may improve the display. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [HDMI Output] t desired mode. 60Hz 50Hz Outputs - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 56
[MENU] t [Main Settings] t [LUN Settings(USB)] t desired mode. Multi Single Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer. Select this setting in cases where the images are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer. Settings Search Index 56US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 57
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Format Formats the internal memory. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [Format] t [OK]. Note • Note that formatting permanently erases all data. 57US - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 58
Table of contents Operation Search Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 Tap [MENU] t [Main Settings] t [Date & Time Setting]. 2 Tap the items you want to set. Date & Time Format Daylight Savings Date & Time Selects the date and time display format. Pushes forward an hour. Sets - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 59
a TV which has an HDMI terminal with an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the jack cover and connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately). HDMI terminal HDMI cable 1 To HDMI terminal - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 60
and an HDMI cable (sold separately). The color system of the TV must match that of the camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used, and set [HDMI Output] (page 55). NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 61
Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Battery pack and power Cannot turn on the camera. • The battery pack is discharged. Charge the camera. The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. In this case - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 62
sleep or hibernation status. • Connect the camera directly to a computer using the supplied USB connection support cable. • Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by the camera. • After trying the remedies above, if the problem still persists, press and hold the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 63
on a computer. Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery level is low, charge the camera. • Turn on the camera and connect to a computer. • Use the USB connection support cable (supplied). • Disconnect the USB connection support cable from both the computer and the - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 64
and make settings manually. Or cancel move the camera away manual for the access point or the information listed on the bottom panel of the device. • The number of characters that can be input differs depending on the encryption type. • This camera camera and the the camera closer operating manual - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 65
/OFF (Power) button for at least 7 seconds, and force-quit the camera. Then turn the camera on again. The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 66
instructions. Operation Search • The battery level is low. Charge the battery battery time left. System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Settings Search Index • If you record movies for an extended period, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Camera - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 67
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 100 an album, is not found. Make sure that the correct destination is specified for the service. Connection error • An error has occurred during Wi-Fi connection. Re-establish the Wi-Fi - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 68
8M 2M (Units: Images) Capacity 1276 1723 7221 Notes • When the number of remaining recordable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using other cameras are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When measuring - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 69
the camera's function. Also, store the camera in a cool, dry place. On battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The battery life varies - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 70
following as they may damage the finish or the casing. - Use Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. - Touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. - Leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 71
audio-visual data in this product with certain websites which offer services linking your data (the "Website") - NEITHER SONY NOR LICENSORS OF SONY WHICH GRANT SONY CERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RELATING TO THE SONY SOFTWARE ("LICENSORS") WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOU WILL BE - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 72
Camera [System] Image device: 7.35 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 13.0 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 288 000 (720 × 400) dots [Power, general] Power: Built-in rechargeable battery pack USB charging Charging time: - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 73
redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select MHS-TS55 as the model for your camera. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 74
Number of still images 68 O OS 51 P Photo Size 33 Pixel 34 Playback zoom 40 "PlayMemories Home 24 Post and Share 47 R Recordable time of movies 68 S Save to PlayMemories Online 48 Self-Timer 37 Settings 11 Shooting Movies 29 Still images 27 Software 24 T Touch panel 18 Troubleshooting - Sony MHS-TS55 | bloggie™ Handbook - Page 75
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