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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-H3
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot 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.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-268-884-12(1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in SAFEGUARDS the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For your protection, please read these safety Model No. DSC-H3 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions WARNING and i
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you have any questions about this product, you Otherwise, fire or injury may result. may call: Sony Customer Information Center Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such 1-800-222-SONY (7669) as sunshine, fire or the like. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and [ Regulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity [ RECYCLING LIT
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[ Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product has been tested and found compliant device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for These limits are designed to provide reasonable using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 protection against harmful interference in a feet). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra
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[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS
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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 ..............................................
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Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” back up lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery � The LCD screen is manufactured using pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while extremely high-precision technology so over the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal 99.99% of the pixels are operational for memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be effective use. However, some tiny black and/or damaged. Be sure to make a backup
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ � Shoulder strap (1) BC-CSGC (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) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Attaching
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers in countries/regions other than the Canada USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect 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). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it i
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, Insert the battery insert the “Memory Stick pack while pressing Duo” until it clicks into the battery eject place. Battery/“Memory Stick lever with the tip of Duo” cover the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ When there is no “Memor
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access Slide the battery eject lever. lamp is not lit, then push the Be sure not to drop the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. 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. 12
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Clock Settings Y/M/D M/D/Y 1 D/M/Y 2007/3 1 / 1 10 :0 AM 2 z button OK 3 HOME Control button button 1Press POWER. 2Set 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). [ Notes on when the p
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Shooting images easily Flash Microphone Shutter button Mode dial Macro button W/T (Zoom) button DISP button MENU button Control button Flash button Self-timer HOME button button Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shu
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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 Shoots night scenes without losing the adjusted automatically. nighttime atmosphere. Program Auto Beach Allows you to shoot with the exposure Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed blueness of
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[ Macro (Shooting close-up) [ Attaching the lens hood Press b ( ) on the control button 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power repeatedly until the desired mode is is off. selected. : 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 Adaptor ring Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is 2 Position the lens hood as shown below selected. a
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Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) (Playback) button button MENU button HOME button Control button Speaker (bottom) 1Press (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. 2Select 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. (Pres
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[ 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. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Mu
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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 Control button 1Press 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. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired item with v
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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 Print Printing, Other Music Tool Download Music Format Music Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Function Guide Initializ
