Sony DSC-V3 Manual do Utilizador

Getting started ______________________Shooting still images ________________Viewing still images _________________Deleting still images ____________

10123456879q;qaqsqdqfqgqh Microphone Finder (36)CHG/Self-timer (34)/recording lamp (red) (30)AE/AF lock lamp (green) (30)CHG/ lamp (orange) (14, 3

100 Select [OK] with , then press .The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted.To cancel deletionSelect [Exit] in step  or .• T

101Enjoying movies MENU Mode dialControl button Set the mode dial to .  Select the movie you want to cut using /. Press MENU.The menu appears.

102 Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Profes

103Enjoying images on your computer Installing the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is insta

104 Connecting the camera to your computer  Insert the recording medium with the images you want to copy into the camera. Open the DC IN jack co

105Enjoying images on your computer  Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the recording medium from your camera or turning off t

106 When a removable disk icon is not shown1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].The “System Properties” screen ap

107Enjoying images on your computer Viewing the images on your computer Click [Start], then click [My Documents].The “My Documents” folder contents

108Folder File name File meaning101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0.JPG• Still image fi les shot in− Normal mode (page 29)− Exposure Bracket mode (page 64)−

109Enjoying images on your computer Viewing image fi les once copied to a computer with your cameraWhen an image fi le copied to a computer no longer re

11 1234567qaq;98Shoulder strap Hook for shoulder strap Speaker Tripod receptacle CF card eject lever (24) Battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover B

110• When automatically creating slide shows (page 113), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required.• When using “ImageMixer VCD2,” a Pentium I

111Enjoying images on your computer Click [Next]. Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen.The installation starts.When the inst

112Using “Picture Package”Start up the [Picture Package Menu] on the desktop to use the various functions.• The initial screen may differ depending o

113Enjoying images on your computer Creating a video CD with a menu (“ImageMixer VCD2”)“ImageMixer VCD2” is compatible with High resolution still im

114 Printing images Perform the procedures described under “Viewing images on a computer” (page 112) to display the list of images.  Double-click an

115Enjoying images on your computer• When the display is set to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or less, the application software does not wor

116 USB modeThere are two modes for a USB connection when connecting with a computer, [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The default setting is the [Normal] m

117Enjoying images on your computer Using “ImageMixer VCD2” “ImageMixer VCD2” is also compatible with Macintosh (Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)). Using “

118Using “Image Data Converter”Using “Image Data Converter Ver.1.5” on the CD-ROM supplied with your camera, you can correct images recorded in RAW mo

119TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1 First check the items on the tables belo

12 Mode dialBefore using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial onto the POWER lamp side. (Auto adjustment mode)The focus, exposure and w

120Symptom Cause/SolutionThe CHG/ lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.• The AC Adaptor is disconnected. Properly connect the AC Adapt

121Troubleshooting Shooting still images/moviesSymptom Cause/SolutionThe LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on.• The power was

122Symptom Cause/SolutionThe image is too dark.• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 60

123TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/SolutionNightFraming or NightShot does not function.• Set the mode dial to , P or (only for NightShot) (pages 77 and

124Symptom Cause/SolutionUnknown pattern appears on the fi nder.• This is due to the structure of the fi nder. This is not a malfunction.Viewing images

125TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/SolutionYou cannot display a print (DPOF) mark.• You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies or images recorded i

126Symptom Cause/SolutionAfter making a USB connection, “Picture Package” does not automatically start.• Start up the “Picture Package Menu” and chec

127TroubleshootingCF cardSymptom Cause/SolutionYou cannot insert a CF card.• You try to insert an unusable CF card (page 21).• You are inserting it

128Symptom Cause/SolutionYou cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.• Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer pro

129Troubleshooting Warnings and messagesThe following messages may appear on the screen.Message Meaning/Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick• Insert a “

13Getting started Charging the battery pack 121 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be

130Message Meaning/Corrective ActionFormat error• The recording medium format failed. Format the recording medium again (page 48).• When using a Mem

131TroubleshootingMessage Meaning/Corrective ActionEnable printer to connect• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected t

132 Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the c

133Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, de

134Multi Burst (Units: images)16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649)726 (1320)1482 (2694)Movie16MB 32MB

135Additional informationCF card RAW (Units: images)1GB7M 53 (59)3:2 –5M 56 (60)3M 59 (62)1M 63 (64)VGA(E-Mail)65 (65) TIFF (Units: images)1GB7M 41

136 Menu items Menu items that can be modifi ed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting.Menu items are maintained even when t

137Additional informationItem Setting DescriptionMode (REC Mode)1)RAWTIFFMulti BurstExp BrktgSpeed BurstBurstNormal– Records RAW data fi le in additio

138 When the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Metering Mode)Spot / Center / MultiMatches the exposure to the subject you want to shoo

139Additional informationWhen the mode switch is set to Item Setting Description (Folder)OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want

14 4To a wall outlet (wall socket)Power cord (mains lead) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

140 SET UP itemsSet the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with . 1 (Camera 1)Item Setting Description

141Additional information (Memory Stick Tool) (When the /CF switch is set to )Item Setting DescriptionFormatOK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick”.

1422 (Setup 2)Item Setting Description File NumberSeriesReset− Assigns numbers to fi les in sequence even if the recording medium is changed or the re

143Additional information PrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The

144 On internal rechargeable button batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settin

145Additional information2) “MagicGate Memory Stick” is equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. MagicGate is copyright protection

146 On “InfoLITHIUM” battery packWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functio

147Additional information Battery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as

148Speaker Dynamic speakerExif Print CompatiblePRINT Image Matching IICompatiblePictBridgeCompatible  AC-LS5/LS5B AC AdaptorInput rating100 V to 24

149Additional information The LCD screenPage numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.When shooting still ima

15Getting started Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life

150C:32:00Self-diagnosis display (132)Date/time (37)ISO number (65)±0.7EVBracket step value (64)Vibration warning (130)Low battery warning (130)AF r

151Additional informationNightShot (78)Macro (33) / / AF range fi nder frame (66)0.5mFocus preset value (69)FINE6 40 / STD6 40 / 160Image size (97)

152101-0012Folder-fi le number (107)PictBridge connecting (91) / Remaining recording medium capacity101Playback folder (82)12/12Image number/Number o

153Additional information101Recording folder (52) / Remaining recording medium capacity101Playback folder (82)8/8Image number/Number of images record

154IndexAA/V connecting cable ...44Access lamp ...22AC Adaptor

155IndexI“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...146ImageMixer VCD2 ...109, 113, 117Image quality ...

SSAF ...68Saturation ...137Scene

16 Using the AC adaptor 1DC IN jack coverAC AdaptorDC plug  Open the DC IN jack cover, connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the cam

17Getting started Turning on/off your camera POWERPOWER lamp  Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on

18 Setting the date and time 1Mode dial Set the mode dial to .• To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in 2

19Getting started 42004/:/1112 00AMOKCancelClock SetD/M/YM/D/YY/M/D  Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with / on the

2WARNINGTo prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will incr

20 Changing the language settingYou can change the screen display like menu items, warnings and messages in your desired language. To change the lang

21Shooting still images Inserting and removing a recording medium“Memory Stick” CompactFlash cardYou can use a “Memory Stick” or CompactFlash card (C

22 Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”121 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.2Terminal

23Shooting still images Inserting and removing a CF card121 Open the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover.Slide the cover in the direction of the ar

24 To remove the CF cardOpen the battery/“Memory Stick”/CF card cover, then push the CF card eject lever so that the CF card is ejected.CF card eject

25Shooting still images 3VGA(E-Mail)1M3M5M3:2VGAImage Size  Select the desired image size with / on the control button.The image size is set.When t

26 Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to

27Shooting still imagesExamples based on the image qualityImage quality (Compression ratio)Usage guidelineFineLow compression (looks better)High comp

28 Number of still images that can be recordedThe number of images that can be saved in a recording medium1)The number of images that can be saved wh

29Shooting still images Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment modeHolding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera

3For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.You can help preserve our environment b

30 39560minVGA101SAFFINEF3.5 0EV30AE/AF lock indicatorFlashes in green  Light up  Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The beep sound

31Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 10:30PM2005 1 1101-0029Review60min8/8101VGARETURN  Press  () on the contro

32 Precision digital zoomAll image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 8×. Precision digital zoom function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of t

33Shooting still images Shooting close-ups — Macro The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as fl owers or insect

34 260min95VGA101SAF  Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button ful

35Shooting still images Using the fl ashFlash emitterHologram AF emitterThe fl ash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark.Clo

36About Hologram AF“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fi ll light system that applies laser holograms to enable you to shoot still images in dark plac

37Shooting still images• The image through the fi nder does not indicate the actual recordable range. This is due to parallax. To confi rm the recordab

38 32121PAGE SELECTCamera 1AF Mode:Digital Zoom:Date/Time:Red Eye Reduction:Hologram AF:Auto Review:SingleSmartDay&TimeOffAutoOff  Select the dat

39Shooting still images Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene SelectionYou can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and t

4Read this fi rstTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working corre

40 2SceneSCN ModeWB ISO Select [SCN] (Scene) with  on the control button, then select the desired mode with /.To return to normal modeSet the mode

41Shooting still images Shooting with Scene SelectionWhen shooting with the Scene Selection function, the combination of functions such as the fl ash m

42 Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera VGA10:30PM2005 1 1101-00088/910160minBACK/NEXT VOLUMESINGLE DISPLAY SINGLE DISPLAYSingle (single-

43Viewing still images 2BACK/NEXT10:30PM2005 1 1101-0003VOL UMEVGA60min3/9101  Select the desired still image with / on the control button. : To d

443•SINGLE DISPLAY  Select the desired still image with /// on the control button.The image in the yellow frame is selected. To return to the sin

45Viewing still images 10:30PM2005 1 1101-0002VGA2/9101BACK/NEXT VOLUME3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control but

46 Deleting images 110:30PM2005 1 1101-00022/9VGA101BACK/NEXT VOLUME60min Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press / on the control b

47Deleting still images Deleting images in index (nine-image or sixteen-image) mode1DeleteSelectExitAll In This Folder While an index (nine-image/six

48 4Delete Exit OK  Press (Delete) and select [OK] with  on the control button, then press .The message “Access” appears, and the images with the

49Deleting still images22121Memory Stick ToolFormat:Create REC. Folder:Change REC. Folder:OKCancel When you format a “Memory Stick”, select (Memory

5About the Carl Zeiss lensThis camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fi ne images. The lens for this camera uses th

50How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below.MENU Mode dialControl button• For a detailed

51Before advanced operations Changing the items in the SET UP screen  Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.2121Camera 1AF Mode:Dig

52 Deciding the still image qualityYou can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. This camera is equipped with othe

53Before advanced operations Creating a new folder  Set the mode dial to SET UP, and select the recording medium with the /CF switch.  Select (Me

54Manual features to photo-shooting situationsAfter you are familiar with your camera, let’s shoot an image in various situations with some settings c

55Q: To shoot without fl ash? Selecting the ISO sensitivity (page 65)When you cannot use the fl ash or set the shutter speed slower, increase the ISO r

56 Shooting with Program autoIn program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of

57Advanced still image shooting Shooting with shutter speed priorityYou can adjust the shutter speed manually.If you shoot a moving subject at a high

58 NR slow shutterThe NR slow shutter mode reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When using certain shutter speeds*, the camera

59Advanced still image shootingJog dialShutter buttonMode dial Set the mode dial to A. Select an aperture value with the jog dial.VGAF2.2 0EV60min

6Table of ContentsRead this fi rst ...4Identifying the parts ... 9Mode dial ...

60 Shooting with manual exposure modeYou can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values.The difference between the set value and the appro

61Advanced still image shootingMENU Mode dialControl button Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or . Press MENU.The menu appears. Select (Meter

62Jog dial Mode dial Set the mode dial to P, S, A, SCN or . Press (exposure). Select the desired exposure value with the jog dial.The value of

63Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhen shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure.When shooting a whitish overall ima

64 Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure, then press AE LOCK.The exposure is fi xed and the indicator appears.VGAF2.0 0EV2509

65Advanced still image shootingFirst shot (Adjusted in the + direction)Second shot (Proper exposure set by the camera)Third shot (Adjusted in the – di

66 Select [ISO] with /, then select desired setting with /.Choose from [800], [400], [200], [100], or [Auto].To return to normal modeSelect [Aut

67Advanced still image shooting Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or . Press FOCUS to switch to AF range fi nder frame select.Each time you pres

68 Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF (SAF)This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted before you pr

69Advanced still image shooting Setting the distance to the subject— Focus presetWhen shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subjec

7FlashSelecting a fl ash mode ...69Adjusting the fl ash level — Flash Level ...71Using an external

70Mode dialControl button Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN. Select the desired mode with ().The selected fl ash mode indicator appears en

71Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesMaking the best of the fl ash gives you various options.When you set the fl ash mode to (Forced fl ash)

72 Using an external fl ash You can mount an optional external fl ash. Using an external fl ash increases the amount of light and that will allow you to

73Advanced still image shootingUsing a commercially available external fl ashYou can mount a commercially available external fl ash that supports the ad

74 (Fluorescent)Used when shooting under fl uorescent lights.(Color temperature: about 4000 K) (Incandescent)• Used when shooting, for example, at

75Advanced still image shooting Shooting continuouslyThis mode is used for continuous shooting. The maximum number of images you can shoot per one sh

76• The fl ash is set to (No fl ash).• When recording with the self timer, a series of maximum eight images in Speed Burst mode or maximum fi ve image

77Advanced still image shooting Shooting in the darkEach time you press NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT, this function changes cyclically in the following orde

78 NightShotThe NightShot function lets you shoot subjects in dark places without the fl ash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and anim

79Advanced still image shooting Control buttonShutter buttonMENUMode dial Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN or .  Press MENU.The menu appears. S

8Using “Picture Package” ...112Printing images ...114Using “Image Data Converter” ... 114Copying i

80 Shooting images without compression— TIFFUsed when you record an image in uncompressed fi le format. The image quality does not deteriorate. Images

81Advanced still image shootingNotes on using the Sony VCL-DEH17VA telephoto end conversion lens• Set the zoom to the T (telephoto) side. Moving the

82 Selecting the folder and playing back imagesSelect the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Mode dialControl button Set the

83Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still imageYou can enlarge a part of an image up to fi ve times the original size. You can a

84 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming Press MENU after playback zoom.The menu appears. Select [Trimming] with , then press . Select the im

85Advanced still image viewing Rotating still imagesYou can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.

86Playing back continuously  Set the mode dial to .  Select the Multi Burst image with /.The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuous

87Advanced still image viewing Protecting images — ProtectThis function protects images against accidental erasure. Control button Mode dialMENU • N

88 Select [OK] with , then press .The  indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.To exit the Protect functionSelect [Cancel] in ste

89Still image printingPrinting still imagesYou can print images shot with your camera by the following methods. Direct printing (PictBridge compatibl

9 Identifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 123456789q;qaqsqdqfqgqh POWER button (17) NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT butto

90 Direct printing Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge com

91Still image printing Connecting the camera to the printer Select the recording medium with the /CF switch.Connect the (USB) jack of the camera a

92SelectSelects the images in order. Prints all the selected images.1 Select the image you want to print with /, then press . The mark appears o

93Still image printingTo cancel printingSelect [Cancel] in step  or select [Exit] in step .To print other imagesSelect the image with / after step

94 Set the print setting with ///.ExitOK1OffDefaultSizeDateQuantityOffIndexPrintIndexSelect [On] to print index-images. SizeSelects the desired p

95Still image printing Having images printed at a shopNote the following items when having images printed at a shop.• Contact the print service shop

96 Marking print marks in index mode  Set the mode dial to , then press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen.Press (index) twice to di

97Enjoying movies Shooting moviesYou can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Control buttonShutter buttonMode dial Set the mode dial to . 

98 Viewing movies on the LCD screenYou can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Control button Mode dialSpeaker Set the mode

99Enjoying movies Deleting moviesYou can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial • You cannot delete protected movies.• Note that you can