Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H3 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-H3 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
[ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens 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. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” until it clicks into place. Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover ɠ Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Clock Settings Y/M/D M/D/Y 1 D/M/Y 2007 / 1 / 1 z button HOME button 10 : 30 AM OK 2 3 ɟ Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To change the date and time Press HOME, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 19, 20).
Shooting images easily Flash Microphone ɠ Shutter button Mode dial Macro button W/T (Zoom) button DISP button MENU button Control button Flash button HOME button Self-timer button Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Lens hood [ Using the mode dial * Scene Selection in SCN mode Press MENU and select a setting. Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Twilight Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Program Auto Beach Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
[ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. : Macro off : Macro on (W side: Approx. 2 cm or farther (13/16 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 90 cm or farther (2 feet 11 1/2 inches or farther)) [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button ɟ Control button HOME button Speaker (bottom) 1 Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind.
[ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). HOME button z button ɟ Control button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 19 HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Index Display Slide Show Printing, Other Print Music Tool Download Music Manage Memory Format Music Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Folder Create REC.
Using menu items MENU button z button ɟ Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions. Image Size Selects the still image size. Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method.
Enjoying your computer You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot Handbook” appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). A Battery remaining Low battery warning [ When shooting still images Image size Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) M Mode dial White balance ISO400 Recording mode [ When shooting movies Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting [ When playing back Protect VOL.
B C Manual exposure setting mode z RETURN z SET Function guide for Manual exposure 1.0m Focus preset distance z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 21, 22). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Size Internal memory Approx.
[ The approximate recording time of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera Approx.
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 20). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
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-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 0.95 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions: 106.0 × 68.5 × 47.5 mm (4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 7/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 380 g (13.4 oz) (including NPBG1 battery pack, strap, adaptor ring, lens hood and lens cap, etc.
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