Sony Nex 3 Manual

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Importing images to the computer
For details on “Image Data Converter SR” and “Image Data Lightbox SR,” 
refer to Help.
To start Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t 
[Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3] or [Image Data Lightbox SR].
The support information for the “Sony Image Data Suite” (English only):
http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C)
You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera.
Select the method that best...

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zCharacteristics of each type of disc
A Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality 
(HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.
High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD 
media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality 
(HD) disc is created.
 You can play a high definition image quality (
HD) disc on 
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc 
player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary 
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Checking the number of recordable images
 When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card 
is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current 
memory card (page 30).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
xNumber of still images and time of movies that can be 
recorded on a memory card
Still imagesThe table shows the approximate...

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MoviesThe table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are 
the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for 
approximately 29 minutes.
(Units: hour:minute:second)
*NEX-5/5C
** NEX-3/3C
xNumber of still images that can be recorded using a 
battery pack
The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 330 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...

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List of icons on the LCD monitor
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 MShooting mode
   
   
 Scene Selection
 
 
 Image size/Aspect 
ratio of still images
RAW RAW+J
FINE STDImage quality of still 
images
100Number of 
recordable still 
images
  
 
 Image size of movies
  
  
  Memory...

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D
 100%Remaining battery
     
   Scene Recognition 
icons
Flash charge in 
progress
AF illuminator
Does not record 
sound during movie 
recording
Camera shake 
warning
Overheating warning
 Database file full/
Database file error
Histogram
101-0012Playback folder – 
File number
Protect
 1Print order and 
number of copies
DisplayIndication
Menu z
Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips zSoft keys
DisplayIndication
DisplayIndication
z  Focus status
1/125Shutter speed
F3.5Aperture value
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   Drive Mode
  
 Focus mode
±0.0Flash compensation
  Metering Mode
  Focus area mode
   Face Detection
Smile Shutter
ISO
AWB  
 
 7500K G9White Balance
 
 
 
 
 Creative Style
  DRO/Auto HDR
DisplayIndication
Smile detection 
sensitivity indicator
DisplayIndication 

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(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 Macintosh 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 17).
 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 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 0.15-second...