Sony F3 Manual

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xNumber of still images that can be recorded using a 
battery pack
The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 470 images when 
you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less depending on the conditions of use.
 The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following 
situation:
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].
– [Autofocus Mode] is set to...

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Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the 
control wheel.
Shooting standby
Graphic display
Movie recording
PlaybackA
DisplayIndication
   
  P A S 
M
  
  Shoot Mode
    
    Scene Selection
     
      
   Scene Recognition
 Aspect ratio of 
still images
16M 14M 8.4M
7.1M 4M 3.4M
  
 Image size of still 
images
RAW RAW+J
FINE STDImage quality of 
still images
100Number of...

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C
60i/50i 
60i/50i 
24p/25p 
24p/25p Recording mode 
of movies
    
    Memory card/
Upload
123MinRecordable time 
of movies
Eco Mode
 100%Remaining battery
Smart Zoom
Clear Image Zoom
Digital Zoom
Flash charge in 
progress
AF illuminator
Live view
Does not record 
sound during 
movie recording
  
 
SteadyShot/
SteadyShot 
warning
DisplayIndication
Electronic 
Viewfinder (sold 
separately) 
connection error
 Electronic 
Viewfinder (sold 
separately) 
overheating 
warning
Overheating...

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D
±0.0Flash 
compensation
    
    
  Drive Mode
Self-portrait Self-
timer
  Metering Mode
  
 Focus mode
  Focus area mode
  Face Detection
AWB  
    
   
  7500K
A7 G7White Balance
   Soft Skin Effect
  DRO/Auto HDR
 Auto Port. 
Framing
  
  
 Creative Style
DisplayIndication
   Smile Shutter
 Picture Effect
Smile detection 
sensitivity 
indicator
DisplayIndication
z  Focus status
1/125Shutter speed
F3.5Aperture value
±0.0Metered manual
±0.0Exposure 
compensation
ISO400ISO sensitivity
AE lock...

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2012-1-1 
9:30AMRecorded date/time 
of the image
12/12Image number/
Number of images 
in the view mode
Appears when HDR 
did not work on the 
image.
 Appears when 
Picture Effect did 
not work on the 
image.
Histogram
DisplayIndication 

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76Learning more about the camera 
(αHandbook)
“αHandbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on 
the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many 
functions of the camera.
xFor Windows users
xFor Mac users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
2Click [Handbook].
3Click [Install].
4Start “αHandbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
 When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the 
lock lever (page 15).
 You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is 
NP-FW50.
The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient 
remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out 
too quickly.
 This phenomenon occurs when you use the...

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 If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to 
power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as 
pressing the shutter button halfway down.
The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery 
pack.
 You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is 
NP-FW50.
 If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge 
lamp may flash.
 The charge lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about...

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The shutter does not release.
 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is 
set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
 Check the free capacity of the memory card.
 You cannot record images while charging the flash.
 The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19).
Recording takes a long time.
 The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
 You are shooting in the RAW mode. Since the RAW...

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The image taken with the flash is too dark.
 If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), 
the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If 
the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 44).
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
 Set the correct date and time (page 23).
 The area selected with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set the 
actual area by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Area...