Sony F3 Manual

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NEX-F34-426-560-12(1)
4-426-560-12(1)
NEX-F3
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

©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
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Owner’s RecordThe 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-F3
Serial No.  ______________________________
Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B
Serial No.  ______________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that 
can charge the battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
[AC AdaptorConnect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall...

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UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
[Regulatory Information
[CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual 
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
[Note:This equipment has been tested and...

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The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the 
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
[Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU DirectivesThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
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In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a 
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by 
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over 
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical 
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the 
product safely.
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Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items  ..............................................9
Identifying parts  ................................................................10
Charging the battery pack  ................................................15
Attaching/removing the lens  .............................................19
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................21
Turning on the camera and setting up the date  ...............23
Mastering the...

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Functions available for each shooting mode ...................  60
Flash modes available......................................................  61
Importing images to the computer
Installing the software.......................................................  63
What you can do with the supplied software ...................  65
Creating a disc of movies.................................................  67
Others
Checking the number of recordable images ...................  69
List of icons on the...

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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.
xCommon accessories
 Camera (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not 
supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be 
supplied with your camera. Use the 
appropriate one that matches your 
country/region.
 Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FW50 (1)
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Preparing the camera
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
When the lens is removed
AFlash
BON/OFF (Power) switch (23)
CShutter button (26)
DAF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/
Smile Shutter lamp
ELens release button (20)
FImage sensor position mark
GSmart Accessory Terminal 2 
1)
HMicrophone 2)
ILens (19)
JMount
KImage sensor 
3)
LLens contacts 3)
1)Accessories for the Smart 
Accessory Terminal can be also 
attached.
2)Do not cover this part during movie 
recording....