Identifying parts

When the covers are open

  1. Recording lamp
  2. Lens
  3. Internal microphones
    • Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
  4. Lens protector
    • You can replace this part with an optional accessory (sold separately).
  5. (On/Standby) button
  6. Memory card/connector cover
  7. Monitor

    • You can change the monitor angle to shoot from any position you like.

  8. Recording lamp
  9. Speaker
  10. SHUTTER/MOVIE button
  11. Up button/DISP (Display switching) button
  12. Battery cover
  13. Down button/ (Playback) button
  14. (Enter) button/Custom key
  15. MENU button
  16. Left button/Custom key
  17. Right button/Fn (Function) button
  18. HDMI micro jack
  19. Memory card slot
  20. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
    • 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.
  21. Access lamp/charge lamp
  22. (Microphone) jack
    • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
  23. Battery insertion slot
  24. Battery lock lever
  25. Tripod socket hole
    • Use a tripod with a screw 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) or shorter in length.
  26. Hook for strap

    • To avoid dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the strap when performing hand-held shooting.

To use the camera with the memory card/connector cover detached

You can detach the memory card/connector cover in order to use the camera with an HDMI cable, micro USB cable, or external microphone connected to the camera.

To reattach the memory card/connector cover, insert it into the camera.

Note

  • Be careful not to lose the memory card/connector cover when you remove it from the camera.

Memory card protector

Attach the memory card protector when you use the camera with an HDMI cable, micro USB cable, or external microphone connected. The memory card protector prevents memory card access errors when the memory card is accidentally loosened due to vibration or shock, etc.

To remove the memory card protector, pull it out while pressing the holding parts on the top and the bottom of the protector.

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