Sony NEX-5N User manual

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NEX-5N
4-288-916-12(1)
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
©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
NEX-5N
4-288-171-12(1)
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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.

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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

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Preparing the camera
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.
x 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)
x NEX-5N
• Body cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
x 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)
x NEX-5NK
• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front
lens cap (1) (attached to the
camera)/Lens hood (1)
x 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)

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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.

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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)

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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)
x Flash HVL-F7S
AScrew
BFlash*
CConnector*
* Do not touch this part directly.
If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft
clean cloth.