Sony F3 Manual

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Preparing the camera
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
xMemory cards that you can use
You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, 
proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
You cannot use MultiMediaCard.
1Open the memory card cover.
2Insert a memory card. Insert the memory card until it 
clicks as illustrated.
Check on the direction of the
notched corner.
3Close the cover.
Usable memory cardStill 
imageMovieTerm in this 
manual
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media (Mark2) “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-HG 
Duo” media
SD memory card  (Class 4 or more) SD card
SDHC memory card  (Class 4 or more)
SDXC memory card  (Class 4 or more) 
						

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Preparing the camera
 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you 
connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format 
the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase 
all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
xRemoving the memory card
 When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or 
turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.
Note
Open the memory card cover, make sure 
that the access lamp is not lit, and push the 
memory card once.
Access lamp
Note 
						

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Preparing the camera
Turning on the camera and setting up the 
date
When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn on the camera.
The screen to set date and time 
appears.
 To turn off the camera, set the 
power switch to OFF.
2Press the center of the control 
wheel.
3Select your area by pressing 
the right or left of the control 
wheel and press the center. 
						

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Preparing the camera
 You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PlayMemories 
Home” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with 
date. Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for more details (page 65).
xResetting the date and time/Checking the current 
clock setting
Select MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 30, 58).
x Maintaining the date and time setting
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and 
time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the 
battery is installed or not. For details, see page 84.
4Press the left or right of the 
control wheel to select each 
item, and press the top or 
bottom, or turn it to select the 
numeric value.
Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the 
daytime saving time setting.
Date Format: Selects the format to 
display date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, 
and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of 
the control wheel.
Note 
						

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Mastering the basic operation
Mastering the basic operation
Shooting still images
In the   (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and 
allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2Point the camera to the 
subject.
When the camera recognizes the 
scene, the Scene Recognition icon 
and guide appear on the LCD screen: 
(Night Scene),  (Tripod Night 
Scene), (Night Portrait), 
(Backlight), (Backlight 
Portrait), (Portrait), 
(Landscape), (Macro), 
(Spotlight), (Low Brightness), 
or (Baby).
Scene Recognition icon and guide
3When using a zoom lens, turn 
the zoom ring, then decide on 
your shot.
 Optical zooming is not available 
with a single focus lens.
Zoom ring 
						

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Recording movies
4Press the shutter button 
halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, beeps 
sound and z lights up.
Focus indicator
5Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] 
set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a 
suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are 
saved.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2Point the camera to the subject.
3Press the MOVIE button to 
start recording.
 Focus and brightness are adjusted 
automatically.
 If you press the shutter button 
halfway down during recording, 
you will be able to focus more 
quickly.
MOVIE button 
						

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 The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while 
recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU t 
[Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 57).
 The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or 
the condition of the camera.
 When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the 
camera is warm. This is normal. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may 
appear. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to 
shoot again.
Playing back images
xSelecting the image
Turn the control wheel.
4Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
1Press the  (Playback) 
button.
The last recorded image is displayed 
on the LCD screen.
(Playback) button 
						

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xPlaying back movies
* The movie is played back frame-by-frame.
1Select MENU t [Playback] 
t [View Mode] t [Folder 
View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View].
 To return to still image playback, 
select [Folder View(Still)].
2Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and 
press the center.
During movie playbackControl wheel operation
Pause/resume Press the center.
Fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise.
Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise.
Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause.
Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause.
Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom. 
						

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Mastering the basic operation
Deleting images
You can delete the image that is currently displayed.
1Display the desired image, 
and press  (Delete).
2Press the center of the control 
wheel.
 Select   to quit the operation.
OK
zTo delete several images
Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at 
the same time. 
						

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Mastering the basic operation
Operating the camera
The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the 
camera.
xControl wheel
When shooting, DISP (Display Contents),  (Exposure Comp.) and   
(Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, 
DISP (Display Contents) and  (Image Index) functions are assigned to the 
control wheel.
When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel 
following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is 
determined when you press the center of the control wheel.
The arrow means you can turn 
the control wheel.
When options are displayed on 
the screen, you can browse 
through them by turning or 
pressing the top/bottom/left/
right parts of the control wheel. 
Press the center to make your 
choice.