Sony NEX-5N User manual

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NEX-5N

4-288-916-12(1)

NEX-5N

Interchangeable Lens

Digital Camera

Instruction Manual

E-mount

Preparing the camera

Mastering the basic

operation

Using the recording

functions

Using the playback

functions

Checking the functions

available

Importing images to the

computer

Others

NEX-5N

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NEX-5N

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic

Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Additional information on this product and

answers to frequently asked questions can be

found at our Customer Support Website.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the

space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No. NEX-5N

Serial No. ______________________________

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the

proper configuration for the power outlet.

[Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical

burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery

terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a

car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

English

WARNING

CAUTION

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items

First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied

differ depending on the model.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Camera (1)

• Battery charger BC-VW1 (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not

supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FW50 (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1)

•CD-ROM(1)

– Application Software for

αcamera

–αHandbook

• Instruction Manual (This manual)

(1)

NEX-5N

• Body cap (1) (attached to the

camera)

NEX-5ND

• E16 mm single focus lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

NEX-5NK

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

NEX-5NY

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

• E55 – 210 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens

hood (1)

Preparing the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When the lens is removed

AON/OFF (Power) switch (25)

BShutter button (28)

CRemote sensor

DAF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/

Smile Shutter lamp

ESpeaker

FMicrophone 1)

GSmart Accessory Terminal 2 2)

(23)

HLens (19)

ILens release button (20)

JMount

KImage sensor 3)

LLens contacts 3)

1) Do not cover this part during movie

recording.

2) Accessories for the Smart

Accessory Terminal can be also

attached.

3) Do not touch this part directly.

Preparing the camera

A(USB) terminal

BHook for shoulder strap

Attaching the shoulder strap is

recommended not to drop the

camera.

CHDMI terminal (54)

DLight sensor

ELCD monitor/Touch panel (34)

The tilting LCD monitor of the

camera allows flexible shooting

positions.

F(Playback) button (30)

GMOVIE button (29)

HControl wheel (33)

ISoft keys (34)

Preparing the camera

ABattery/memory card cover (17,

21)

BTripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length

of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

You will be unable to firmly

secure the camera to tripods

having screws longer than 5.5

mm (7/32 inch), and may damage

the camera.

CImage sensor position mark

DAccess lamp (22)

EBattery compartment (17)

FMemory card insertion slot (21)

GConnection plate cover

For using the AC-PW20 AC

Adaptor (sold separately)

Flash HVL-F7S

AScrew

BFlash*

CConnector*

* Do not touch this part directly.

If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft

clean cloth.

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