4-105-996-22(1) Getting started Shooting/viewing images Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-G3 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 9 Getting started ................................................................... 11 Checking the accessories supplied........................................................
Using viewing functions .......................................................... 33 Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) ......................................... 33 Displaying images full-screen (Wide Zoom)............................................ 33 Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display)........ 34 Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)............................................ 34 Viewing images with the Scrapbook display ....................................
x Notes on using the camera Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Notes on the LCD screen Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
• The web browser does not necessary work with all wireless access points or with all home pages. Depending on the region, access to a wireless LAN may not be available, may require a separate service charge, or communications may be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages. For details, check with your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider. • Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the provision of the web browser.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSD (1) • CD-ROM (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) x Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Identifying parts Getting started A Shutter button B (Playback) button C Lens cover D Microphone E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator lamp G Lens H WLAN (Wireless network) lamp I Speaker J LCD screen/Touch panel K Zoom (W/T) button L POWER button/POWER lamp M WLAN (Wireless network) button N Hook for wrist strap O Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm Bottom (7/32 inch) long.
Charging the battery pack • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Battery pack the battery 2 Connect charger to the wall Getting started the battery pack into 1 Insert the battery charger. For customers in the USA and Canada Plug outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge).
x Charging time Full charge time Normal charge time Approx. 220 min. Approx. 160 min. Notes Getting started • The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the battery pack 1 Open the cover. Getting started 2 Insert the battery pack. Align the v mark on the battery with the battery eject lever, then insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 3 Close the cover. x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen. High Low Notes • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
x To remove the battery pack “Memory Stick Duo” Battery eject lever Getting started Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” with the camera. For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see page 32. Other types of “Memory Stick” or memory card are not compatible with the camera.
Setting the clock POWER button Press the frame on the LCD screen with your thumb until it opens fully. The camera is turned on. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. Getting started the lens cover as 1 Slide illustrated. the desired date 2 Touch display format, then touch . each item, then 3 Touch touch v/V to set its numeric value. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Touch [OK].
Setting the wireless network A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera. Connect the camera to a network via an access point. Getting started the POWER button 1 Press to turn on the camera. POWER button t 2 Touch (Communication) t [Network] t t [ Network Settings] t . 3 Touch [Time Zone] t t region in which you live. [Access Point] t t [Create New] t [Auto 4 Touch t access point you want to use t . Scan] t The SSID information confirmation screen is displayed. the SSID is displayed t .
[Save] t t [OK]. Notes • Network device connections and setting methods differ according to the device. • The following are needed to connect the camera to a network: – An internet service provider (ISP) contract – ADSL modem or other network device – Access point or wireless router – Access point setting information (SSID) • If you do not know the settings to make, be sure to check with the person who set up the access point, administrator, or with your service provider.
Shooting/viewing images Shooting images the lens cover as 1 Slide illustrated. POWER button Shooting/viewing images Press the frame on the LCD screen with your thumb until it opens fully. The camera is turned on. the camera 2 Hold steady as illustrated. Zoom (W/T) button • Press the T side of the zoom (W/T) button to zoom in. Press the W side to zoom out. the shutter 3 Press button halfway down Shutter button SteadyShot mark to focus. is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is working.
Viewing images the 1 Press button. (Playback) (Playback) button x Selecting next/previous image Touch screen. (Next)/ Shooting/viewing images The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the “Memory Stick Duo” recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 36). (Previous) on the x Deleting an image Touch (Delete), then touch [OK]. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down.
Storing images The camera has an approximately 4GB internal memory that can store many images. You can import images from a computer to the camera and view them anytime using the camera. Shooting/viewing images images to the 1 Export camera using “PMB”. • For details on the computer connection or “PMB”, see page 42. x Viewing stored images You can play back images stored in the camera using the Slideshow and Scrapbook functions.
Uploading images Uploading images via wireless connection the WLAN (wireless 1 Press network) button during the power is on. The internet browser starts up. The default setting displays the Sony portal site. Uploading images You can access media services via an access point using wireless LAN and upload images. Network settings are required before use (page 18). WLAN (Wireless network) button 2 Log in to a media service. 3 Upload images according to the on-screen instructions.
x Operation buttons on the internet browser Button Action Jump • Enter a URL address Uploading images manually, then touch this button. The screen is moved to the specified website.
Using shooting functions Selecting the desired shooting mode Touch (REC Mode) t 1 desired mode t . Function Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Auto Adjustment) t or icon). t (Smile detecting a smile. 2 Wait When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you touch (Smile icon) again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image in Auto Adjustment, and then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Auto Adjustment) t 2 Touch . . t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode t Using shooting functions or (Off): Does not use Scene Recognition. (Auto): When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image.
Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. (Macro) t 1 Touch desired mode t . (Auto): The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. (Close focus enabled): Use this mode to shoot at even closer distances than Macro recording.
Selecting a flash mode (Flash) t 1 Touch desired mode t . Notes • You cannot use (Flash On) or (Slow Synchro) when Scene Recognition is set to [Auto] or [Advanced]. • Even with flash on, the flash may not operate during burst. Using shooting functions (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro): Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Focusing on a specific point of the frame Simply touch the point of the frame you wish to focus on to change the focus position. the camera at the 1 Point subject, then touch the point of the frame you want to focus on. You can change the focus point as many times as you wish before pressing the shutter button halfway down. • If you want the camera to choose a focus point automatically, touch . • : Face detected. : No face detected.
Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. t (Image Size) 1 t desired size t .
x Number of images and recording time of movies The figures in the table below indicate the number of images when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera Approx.
Using viewing functions Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display an image, then touch the area you want to enlarge. Using viewing functions The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the area you touched at the center. When (screen display) is set to [Image Only], touch the center of the screen, then touch the area you want to enlarge. the zoom scale and 2 Adjust position. The zoom scale increases each time you touch the screen. / / / : Adjusts the position.
Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display the still image, then select the vertical orientation images, then touch . • Touch again to end the display. Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display a still image, then touch (Slideshow). [Start]. 2 Touch The slideshow starts. • To end the slideshow, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit].
Viewing images with the Scrapbook display The camera automatically presents images against a background like a homemade photo album. the (Playback) 1 Press button to display a still image, then touch (Scrapbook) t t . : Background select : Auto playback start Touch the screen to stop auto playback. : Exit : Return to front cover Using viewing functions the page with / . 2 Turn / : Save image in recording media Note • Scrapbook display is not available when the view mode is set to [Folder View].
Searching for an image (Image Index) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display an image, then touch Index). (Image • If you touch , you can set the number of images displayed in the index screen to 12 or 20 images. the / buttons to 2 Touch turn the pages. • To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image. Selecting the display format (View Mode) Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images.
x Easily locating the images to be displayed When set to Date View/Event View/Folder View: Touch (Date List), (Event List) or (Select Folder) to easily locate the desired images. Date List: Displays a list of the images taken on the selected date. Select Folder: Touch [OK] to display a list of the images contained in the selected folder. Using viewing functions Event List: Displays a list of the images registered to the selected event.
Connecting to other devices Viewing images on “BRAVIA” Operate the DLNA-enabled “BRAVIA” via the home network and set the camera so that images stored in the camera can be viewed. 1 t (Communication) t [Network] t t (Be Viewed) t . [Connect]. 2 Touch If there are multiple access points, touch [Access pt. to connect to] to select the access point. 3 Select the image to be shared on the network. 4 Select the sharing method. Notes • You can share only still images.
x Exiting image sharing Press the WLAN (wireless network) button, or touch [OK]. t (Exit) t t Sending images to “BRAVIA” Operate the camera over your home network to send images to a “BRAVIA” that supports a renderer function. Touch t (Communication) t [Network] t t (Send and View) t . 2 Touch [Search ext. devices]. 3 Touch the device you want to connect with. Connecting to other devices 1 The camera searches for connectable devices. Detected devices are displayed on the LCD screen.
x To stop sending images Press the WLAN (wireless network) button, or touch [OK]. t (Exit) t t Notes • Images can only be played on equipment that supports a renderer function. For details on renderer settings, refer to the “BRAVIA” instruction manual. • Be sure to use sufficiently charged batteries while connected to the network. zSending multiple images to the “BRAVIA” all at once Using slideshow is useful when you want to send multiple images at once.
Viewing images on a TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Note • Output to a TV is not possible while connected to the network.
Using the camera with a computer x Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” You can enjoy the recorded still images and movies more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your still images and movies. For details, see “PMB Guide”. Import to computer Calendar Viewing images in a calendar. Print Printing images with date stamps.
x Installing the “PMB” (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB”, “Music Transfer” is also installed. • Log on as Administrator. 1 Check your computer environment. * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. 2 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
x Importing images to your computer using “PMB” 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. “Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera. 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector • is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
x Exporting images to the camera using “PMB” You can select and export images that have not been exported to the internal memory automatically. 1 Connect the camera to your computer. 2 3 Double-click If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it. Click (PMB) on the desktop to start up “PMB”. on the top of the screen. The easy export screen appears. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. 1 Double-click the • (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop.
x Using “PMB Portable” 1 Connect the camera to your computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard [PMBPORTABLE] appears. • If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer]) t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMB_P.exe”. 2 Click “PMB Portable” in AutoPlay Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The User Agreement screen appears. “PMB Portable” starts up.
Changing camera settings Changing the screen display Touch 1 mode t t desired . (Normal): Displays buttons and icons (Simple): Displays only buttons (Image Only): Hides buttons and icons Note • disappears from the screen if [Image Only] playback is selected. To display the buttons, touch the center of the screen. The [Normal] display returns temporarily. The following setting can be accessed by touching . Histogram: A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image.
Setting the password lock for the internal memory You can set a password to prevent the playback of images in the internal memory. Touch t (Settings) 1t [Main Settings] t t [Password Lock] t . 2 Input the 4-digit number of your choice t touch [OK]. 3 Input the same 4-digit number again t touch [OK] t [OK]. off the camera. 4 Turn Password Lock is enabled starting from the next playback.
Using the HOME screen On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad categories for selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. x Shooting Description Records still images or movies. x View Images 1 Item Description Date View Displays images by the date. Event View Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them.
x Communication Item Description Network Upload Images/Browse the Web:Displays the web browser. Be Viewed: Allows you to operate the camera via DLNA-enabled device and view images on the camera. Send and View: Allows you to send images to the DLNA-enabled device and view the images. Network Settings: Sets the network connection settings. (Access Point/Nickname/Network Power Save/Time Zone/Initialize) x Manage Memory Item Description Memory Tool Format: Create REC.Folder: Change REC.
Item Description Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator: Grid Line: AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation: Auto Review: Strobes the fill light when focusing in low light. Displays lines to easily set a subject in a horizontal or vertical position. Selects the auto focus operation mode. Selects the digital zoom method. Recognizes the orientation change and saves the image in the proper orientation.
Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. x MENU in shooting mode Item Description Image Size Sets the image size. ( 10M/ 5M/ 3M/ 16:9(7M)/ 16:9(2M)/ 320) VGA/ 3:2(8M)/ 640(Fine)/ 640(Standard)/ Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot.
Item Description Anti Blink Sets Anti Blink function. Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. DRO Optimizes the brightness and contrast. Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. ( ( Auto/ Auto/ ( ( SteadyShot On/ Off) DRO standard/ Normal/ Vivid/ DRO plus) Sepia/ B & W) Selects the anti-blur mode. ( Shooting Settings Off/ Off) Shooting/ Continuous/ Off) Selects the shooting settings.
Item Description (Delete) Deletes images. ( This Image/ Multiple Images/ All in Date Range*) * The displayed text differs according to each View Mode. (Protect) Prevents accidental erasure. ( This Image/ Multiple Images/ Set All in Date Range*/ Remove All in Date Range*) * The displayed text differs according to each View Mode. Adds a Print order mark to the images you want to print in a “Memory Stick Duo”.
Others Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook”, 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. x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 3 Start “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can select the display settings by touching the indication on the bottom right of the screen (page 47). When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size PictBridge connecting Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator • The icons are limited in (Easy Shooting) mode.
Display Indication Display Indication Playback folder Self-timer 96 Number of recordable images DRO 8/8 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Management file full VOL. Volume Recordable time (h:m:s) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display 00:25:05 Histogram • appears when Recording/Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, internal memory) histogram display is disabled.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 50). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • The battery charge is quickly used up in the following cases: – When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. – When you use the flash and zoom frequently. – When you repeatedly turn the power on and off. – When [Brightness] of the (screen display) is set to [Bright]. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge.
Wireless network Cannot establish a connection with the Wireless LAN access point. • Check to make sure the power of the Wireless LAN access point is on. • The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various obstacles, radio wave traffic, and the wall material between this camera and the Wireless LAN access point. Change the location of the camera or move the camera closer to the access point.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place • • • • In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] [System] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1, 3.6 V NP-FD1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.2 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions During shooting: 123.7 × 62.3 × 19.4 mm (4 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 25/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) During playback: 101.7 × 62.3 × 19.
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