Sony DSC-H3 User Manual

© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-268-881-11(2)GBDigital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-H3Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly

10Basic techniques for better imagesAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that i

100Printing at a shop1 Press MENU while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multi

101TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.Be aware that by sending the ca

102TroubleshootingCannot insert the battery pack.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on the camera.• After

103TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis subject is not visible on the screen.• The camera is set to the playback mode. Press to change to the recordin

104TroubleshootingFuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash lig

105TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe eyes of the subject come out red.• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 50).• Shoot the subject at a distance cl

106TroubleshootingCannot delete an image.• Cancel the protection (page 58).Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.• Check “Recommended compu

107TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot play back images on your computer.• If you are using “Picture Motion Browser”, refer to “Picture Motion Browse

108TroubleshootingCannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” or the computer to the internal memory.• This feature is not available.See “PictBridg

109TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot print images.• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use term

11Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, th

110TroubleshootingCannot reset the file-number.• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To initialize

111TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera i

112Warning indicators and messagesMemory Stick formatting errorInternal memory formatting error• Format the media again (pages 63, 66).Memory Stick lo

113TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesMacro is invalid• The macro is unavailable under the current settings (pages 26, 30).Flash settings c

114OthersUsing the camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in a

115OthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo”A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used wi

116On the “Memory Stick Duo”Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant de

117OthersOn the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F

118On the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger s

119IndexIndexIndexAAdaptor ring...16Adjusting EV ...21, 45Advanced Sports Shooting mode ...

12Basic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing pa

120IndexInitialize...67Install ...81Internal memory ...22Internal Memory

121IndexIndexUSB Connect ...68Using the camera abroad ...114VVGA...12Video Out ...

122Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”, software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with

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13Basic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phe

14Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A POWER buttonB POWER lampC Mode dial (23)D Shutter button (24)E MicrophoneF

15Identifying partsI DC IN jackWhen using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC

16Identifying partsLens hood/Adaptor ringA Lens hoodB Adaptor ringAttaching the lens hoodWhen you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoor

17Indicators on the screenEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 21).See the pages in parentheses for details o

18Indicators on the screenBCDDisplay Indication Manual exposure setting mode (31)z RETURNz SETFunction guide for Manual exposure (31)1.0m Focus prese

19Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remaining Image size (41)Protect (58

2Notes on using the cameraNotes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)“Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with

20Indicators on the screenCDisplay Indication Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory)Playback folder (60)• This does not appear when usin

21Changing the screen displayEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows:• If you view images in bright outside

22Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

23Basic OperationsBasic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.: Auto Adjustment modeAllows easy shooting with the set

24Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Sel

25Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)2Press the shutter button fully down.When shooting movies:Press the shutter button full

26Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the d

27Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)Using the self-timerPress V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode

28Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Select the mode ( ////) in the mode dial1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (////) with the mode dia

29Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.* When you

3Table of contentsNotes on using the camera ...2Basic techniques for better images

30Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Functions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition,

31Basic OperationsShooting with the manual exposure1 Select M from the mode dial and press z on the control button.• [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the

32Shooting with the manual exposure• To select a flash mode, shoot in Macro mode/self-timer mode, or change the screen display mode, press z to cance

33Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press (Playback).• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically

34Viewing images To view an index screenPress (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.Select an image with v/V/b/B.To r

35Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Playback).2 Press MENU while displaying in single-image or index mode.3 Select [Delete] with v on the con

36Deleting imagesWhen you select [This Image]You can delete the selected image.Select [OK] with v, then press z.When you select [Multiple Images]You c

37Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be call

38Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuPressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide.

39Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Press MENU to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and pla

4Table of contentsSteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur modeSETUP: Selecting the shooting settingsPlaying back images from the HOME screen...

40Menu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the

41Using the shooting functionsUsing the shooting functionsShooting menuThe functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on h

42Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.• When [Face Detection] is set to [On]:–

43Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when

44Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.• You can select only [Normal

45Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Selects the ISO sensitivity.• For details on the ISO sensitivity, se

46Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposu

47Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult t

48Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39•AF stands for Auto Focus.• Allow a margin of error in the distance setting of “Focus preset”. S

49Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. U

5Table of contents Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2...73 Clock Settings ...

50Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39• For details on the white balance, see page 10.• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whi

51Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shut

52Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Selects the anti-blur mode.• In Auto Adjustment mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].• For mo

53Using the viewing functionsUsing the viewing functionsPlaying back images from the HOME screenYou can select the ways to playback images.1 Press HOM

54Playing back images from the HOME screenTo display the previous/next imagePress b/B while the slide show is paused.To adjust the volume of the music

55Using the viewing functionsPlaying back images from the HOME screenz To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from your CDs o

56For details on the operation 1 page 39Viewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you press MENU in playback mode. For details o

57Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 (Partial Color)Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a

58Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Protects images against accidental erasure. The indicator appears on a protected image.To prote

59Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 39To select and protect images1 Press MENU in single-image mode or in in

6Table of contentsUsing the camera abroad — Power sources ... 114On the “Memory Stick Duo” ...

60Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 39Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select

61Customizing the settingsCustomizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (M

62Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings6 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.To cancel the setting changeSelect [Cancel] if it is

63For details on the operation 1 page 61Customizing the settings Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory St

64Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 61Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/

65Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 61Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.1 Inser

66Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 61 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is insert

67For details on the operation 1 page 61Customizing the settings Settings Main settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Select

68Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Main settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Selects the USB mode when conn

69Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 61Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connecte

7Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

70Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with .The AF illuminator sup

71Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 61Selects the auto focus operation mode.• You cannot use the AF illuminator whe

72Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach the adap

73Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with

74Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME scree

75Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Language SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings

76Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varies according to the type

77Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High

78Viewing images on a TV• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME screen (page 68).• When using the

79Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

8Basic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On t

80Enjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying im

81Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• Log on as Administrator

82Installing the software (supplied)After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture Motion Browser Guide”,

83Using your computerOn the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage

84Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera.• When copying

85Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Connects the camera to a computer as described “Connecting th

86Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:• Disconnecting the cable fo

87Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999

88Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows.For a

89Using your computerCopying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”3 Click [Open folder to view files] t [OK](Only for Windows XP) as t

9Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light th

90Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”This section describes the process using a Windows compute

91Using your computerUsing the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files usi

92Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.Th

93Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computer4 View images on the computer.Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder

94Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step up Guide” f

95Printing still imagesPrinting still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure

96Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by conne

97Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Press (Playback) and turn

98Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerWhen the [Layout] is not set to [1-up/Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:Select the number of

99Printing still imagesPrinting at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As