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 [Single-shot AF].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the charge lamp goes out.
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately).
 The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 
						

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72List of icons on the LCD screen
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 
recordable still 
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OthersB
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 
warning
 Database file full/
Database file error
  View mode
101-0012Playback folder – 
File number
Protect
Print order
DisplayIndication
ZOOM  Soft keys
DisplayIndication
     Flash Mode/Red 
Eye Reduction
DisplayIndication 
						

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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
Shutter speed 
indicator
Aperture indicator
REC 0:12Recording time of 
the movie (m:s)
DisplayIndication 
						

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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) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
2Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” 
stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
3After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.” 
						

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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 camera in an extremely hot or 
cold location.
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 15).
 The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
 Install the battery pack correctly (page 15).
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 15).
 The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The power turns off suddenly.
 When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning 
message and turns off automatically to protect the camera.
1Check the items on pages 77 to 81. Also refer to 
“αHandbook” (PDF).
2Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-
insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3Reset the settings (page 59).
4Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 
facility.
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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 0.3-second intervals) and 
slow (about 1.3-second intervals). If it is flashing fast, remove the battery 
pack and reattach the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and 
reconnect the USB cable. If the charge lamp flashes fast again, it suggests 
that there is something wrong with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), 
or USB cable. Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the 
ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery 
pack. Charging will resume and the charge lamp will be lit when the ambient 
temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. Charge the battery 
pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 
86 °F).
The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp has 
turned off.
 This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or 
cold location. Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures 
between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
The battery pack is not charged.
 When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if 
you follow the proper charging procedure, remove the battery pack and re-
insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB 
cable.
Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned 
on.
 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.
Shooting images 
						

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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 data file is large, the 
RAW mode shooting may take time.
 The Auto HDR is processing an image.
The image is out of focus.
 The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
 You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].
 Ambient light is insufficient.
 The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual 
focus function.
The flash does not work.
 Press the  (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash (page 43).
 You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:
– [Bracket: Cont.]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [3D Sweep Panorama]
– [Night Scene] and [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection]
– [Anti Motion Blur]
– Movie recording
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
 Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on 
the image. This is not a malfunction.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
 The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has 
been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual 
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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 Setting].
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes.
 Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of 
the camera. Adjust the setting again.
The image is whitish (Flare).
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
 The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has 
entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood.
The corners of the picture are too dark.
 If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on 
the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or 
the hood may partially appear on the image. The optical properties of some 
lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient 
light). You may compensate for this phenomenon with [Lens Comp.: 
Shading].
The eyes of the subject come out red.
 Activate the Red Eye Reduction function.
 Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range 
(page 44) using the flash.
Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen.
 This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 82).
The image is blurred.
 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in 
camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 43). 
[Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] (page 40) and [Anti Motion Blur] 
(page 40) are also effective in reducing blur.