Page 1 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. Go to Page Top How to Use Before Use Preparing the camera Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions...
Page 2 Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Go to Page Top Troubleshooting If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Help Guide DSC-RX100M3 Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items Identifying parts Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Using the strap Using the wrist strap Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) In-Camera guide...
Page 4 Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shooting movies Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure BULB Memory recall Movie...
Page 5 Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Focus Area Center Lock-on AF Focus-lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Pre-AF (still image) AF/MF control AF Illuminator (still image) Eye AF Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp.
Page 6 Selecting the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt. (DRO) Auto HDR Adjusting color tones White Balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Creative Style Recording movies Movie recording formats File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie)
Page 7 Face Registration (Delete) Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image) SteadyShot (still image) Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Write Date (still image) Color Space (still image) Grid Line Auto Review Live View Display FINDER/MONITOR Wheel Lock Deactivate Monitor ND Filter...
Page 8 Beauty Effect Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Volume Settings Audio signals Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm.
Page 9 Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One- touch remote) Transferring images to a Smartphone...
Page 10 Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide”...
Page 11 License Trademarks Trademarks If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 12 The flash takes too long to recharge. The control wheel does not work. Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
Page 13 The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly. “--E-” appears on the screen. Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display Warning messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling How to Use Troubleshooting...
Page 14: Before Use
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Before Use Names of parts Icons and indicators Using the strap Adjusting the viewfinder In-Camera guide Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 15: Preparing The Camera
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Setting the date and time Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 16 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 17 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Shooting Shooting still images/movies Selecting a shooting mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 18: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Using shooting functions Using the zoom Using the flash Selecting a screen display mode Selecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Selecting the ISO sensitivity Correcting the brightness or contrast...
Page 19 Selecting an effect mode Recording movies Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Setting the other functions of this product Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 20 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Viewing Viewing still images Deleting images Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Using viewing functions Viewing images on a TV Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 21 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Changing settings Setup menu Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 22 Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 23 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Installing the applications Starting the applications Managing the applications Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 24 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Using the software Connecting this product and a computer Creating a movie disc Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Precautions/This product Precautions Cleaning this product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Other information Trademarks Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 26 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top If you have problems If you have problems Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 27 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi-Fi Computers Memory cards Printing Others Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 28 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Messages Messages Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 29 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items Identifying parts Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Using the strap Using the wrist strap Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Adjusting the viewfinder...
Page 31 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel Using the control ring Using MENU items Using the Fn (Function) button Using the "Quick Navi"...
Page 32 Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale Zoom Func. on Ring Using the flash Using flash Flash Mode Flash Comp. Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) Switching between the viewfinder and the screen DISP Button (Finder) DISP Button (Monitor) Selecting still image size/image quality...
Page 33: Iso
AF/MF control AF Illuminator (still image) Eye AF Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Metering Mode AE lock AEL w/ shutter (still image) Zebra Exposure Set. Guide Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Spd Priority Cont. Self-timer Self-timer(Cont) Cont.
Page 34 Creative Style Recording movies Movie recording formats File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) Dual Video REC SteadyShot (movie) Audio Recording Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Function of the control ring Function of the C button...
Page 35 Color Space (still image) Grid Line Auto Review Live View Display FINDER/MONITOR Wheel Lock Deactivate Monitor ND Filter Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images Playing back movies Playing back movies...
Page 36 Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Finder Color Temp. Volume Settings Audio signals Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm. Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution...
Page 37 Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Setting Reset Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) Transferring images to a Smartphone...
Page 38 Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Managing the applications Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software...
Page 39 Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information ZEISS lens License Trademarks Trademarks Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 40 Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly.
Page 41 The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. The image colors are not correct. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. Dark shadow appears on the image.
Page 42 “--E-” appears on the screen. Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display Warning messages Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 43 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Notes on use June 2013 Before use To make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice. Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content.
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Page 45 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items Identifying parts Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 47 Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Using the shoulder strap (sold separately) Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 48 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 49 In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 50: Charging The Battery Pack While It Is Inserted In The Camera
Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket) Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback using an AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately). Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 51: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Back to Top Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for the date and time appears. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 53: Confirming The Operation Method
You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while shooting. Using the "Quick Navi" You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically.
Page 56: Shutter Priority
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Using The Zoom
The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. Zoom Func. on Ring Sets the zoom functions when using the control ring to change zoom scales. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: Using The Flash
Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 59: Selecting A Screen Display Mode
Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting mode. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Selecting Still Image Size/Image Quality
Selects the compression format of still images. Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 61: Adjusting The Focus
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Center Lock-on AF When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject.
Page 62: Focus Magnif. Time
Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Adjusting The Exposure
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
Page 64: Selecting A Drive Mode (Continuous Shooting/Self-Timer)
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Spd Priority Cont.
Page 65: Wb Bracket
You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. Bracket order You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 66: Taking Pictures Of Yourself By Monitoring The Screen
Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self-portrait/ -timer You can change the angle of the LCD screen and shoot images while monitoring the image on the screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 67 Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 68: Correcting The Brightness Or Contrast
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Adjusting Color Tones
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 70: Selecting An Effect Mode
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 71: Recording Movies
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording.
Page 72: Auto Slow Shut. (Movie)
Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Customizing The Shooting Functions For Convenient Use
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial.
Page 74: Function Of The Right Button
Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Setting The Other Functions Of This Product
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. Smile/Face Detect.
Page 76: Auto Obj. Framing (Still Image)
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. SteadyShot (still image) Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function.
Page 77: Deactivate Monitor
If you use an ND filter, the amount of light entering the camera is reduced. You can slow down the shutter speed and decrease the aperture value for a better exposure. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 78: Viewing Still Images
Enlarges the image being played back. Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Deleting Images
Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 80: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Motion Shot Video You can see the tracking of the subject's motion in high-speed, like a stroboscopic image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 81: Viewing Panoramic Images
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: Printing
Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Using Viewing Functions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise.
Page 84: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Setup Menu
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Viewfinder Bright. When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment.
Page 86: Delete Confirm
shooting mode. Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. Display Quality You can change the display quality. Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV.
Page 87: Language
Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product.
Page 88: Certification Logo (Overseas Model Only)
Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: Connecting This Product And A Smartphone
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 90: Controlling This Product Using A Smartphone
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 91: Transferring Images To A Smartphone
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 92: Transferring Images To A Computer
You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 93: Transferring Images To A Tv
Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 94: Changing The Settings Of Wi-Fi Functions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. Access Point Set.
Page 95: Playmemories Camera Apps
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Installing The Applications
You can download applications using your computer. Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 97: Starting The Applications
Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Managing The Applications
You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. Go to Page Top...
Page 99: Recommended Computer Environment
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 100: Using The Software
Back Back to Top Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers “Image Data Converter” Installing “Image Data Converter” Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide” Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Connecting This Product And A Computer
Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 102: Creating A Movie Disc
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Creating Blu-ray Discs You can create Blu-ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 103: Precautions
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 104: Cleaning This Product
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Cleaning this product On cleaning Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 105: Number Of Recordable Still Images And Recordable Time Of Movies
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 106: Using This Product Abroad
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 107: Other Information
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Other information ZEISS lens License Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 108: Trademarks
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Trademarks Trademarks Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: If You Have Problems
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 110: Battery Pack And Power
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 111: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
Page 112: The Image Colors Are Not Correct
The image is blurred. The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed. The flash takes too long to recharge. The control wheel does not work. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 113: Viewing Images
Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 114: Wi-Fi
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 115: Computers
You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 116: Memory Cards
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 117: Printing
Back to Top Printing You cannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 118: Others
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly. “--E-” appears on the screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 119: Messages
Back Back to Top Messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is working. Warning messages Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 120: Situations This Product Has Difficulty Handling
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 121: How To Use
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1) Micro USB Cable (1) AC-UB10C/UB10D AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A.
Page 122: Notes On Use
Strap adapter (2) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 123 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Identifying parts 1. ON/OFF (Power) switch 2. Power/Charge lamp 3. Shutter button 4. Mode dial 5. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Image Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever 6.
Page 124 the screen until it clicks. When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to monitor mode. 10. Microphone 11. Viewfinder pop-up switch If you slide the viewfinder pop-up switch when the power is off, the camera turns on. 12.
Page 125 Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 32. Access lamp 33. Memory card slot 34. Battery/Memory card cover 35. Speaker Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. Monitor mode For playback (Basic information display) Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode...
Page 127 P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Memory card/Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M / 6.5M / 5.0M / 4.2M / 3.7M / VGA Image size of still images...
Page 128 Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Image size of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF illuminator SteadyShot/Camera shake warning Airplane mode Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Micref Level Low Wind Noise reduction Setting Effect OFF Write Date...
Page 129 Spot metering area C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder-File number Recording mode of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto Obj. Framing Dual Video REC Drive mode Metering mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode 7500K A5 G5 White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) Focus Area...
Page 130 ND filter +3 +3 +3 Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Smile/Face Detect. Peaking Level Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Control ring function Control wheel function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed...
Page 131 AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37PM Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 Back Back to Top Print Using the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach the strap adaptors to the strap hooks on either side of the product. 2. Attach the shoulder strap (sold separately) to the strap adaptors. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 1. Slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch (A) down to raise the viewfinder. If you slide the Viewfinder pop-up switch when the camera is turned off, the camera will turn on.
Page 135 Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to push down the viewfinder. If it is not stored and you try to force the viewfinder down, a malfunction may result. Do not carry the camera by the viewfinder. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1.
Page 137 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little, even if you do not use it.
Page 138 Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance. When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). Go to Page Top...
Page 139 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer. Note Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level...
Page 141 Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Inserting the battery pack into the camera How to insert the battery pack into the camera 1. Slide the open lever to open the battery cover. 2.
Page 143 Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for "Shooting (still images)"...
Page 145 MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not used. If the remaining battery is not displayed, press the DISP (Display Setting). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 You cannot shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera. If you want to shoot or play back images with power supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), use the AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 1. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera. 2. Slide lock lever (A) and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 148 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1. Slide the memory card cover to open it. 2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 149 Go to Page Top Related Topic Memory card Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit. 3.
Page 151 Go to Page Top Related Topic Memory card Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for the date and time appears.
Page 153 Date/Time Setup Area Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 155 Function of the center button Function of the left button Function of the right button Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using the control ring By turning the control ring (A), you can change the desired settings instantly for various shooting modes. You can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by selecting MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 157 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1.
Page 158 Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm. Go to Page Top Related Topic Tile Menu Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1.
Page 160 The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings. Go to Page Top Related Topic Function Menu Set. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using the "Quick Navi" You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 2.
Page 162 Go to Page Top Related Topic Switching the screen display (Shooting) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3.
Page 164 The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 30 cm (0.98 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. lights: Image is in the focus.
Page 165 Zoom Playing back images Intelligent Auto Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie).
Page 167 Related Topic Zoom Movie File Format (movie) Recordable time of movies Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode.
Page 169 Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Go to Page Top Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.
Page 171 Mode Dial Guide Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images.
Page 173 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Scene Recognition: If the product recognizes a scene, icons and guides such as (Portrait),...
Page 174 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print The advantages of automatic shooting In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and performs composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. (Intelligent Auto): Select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene.
Page 175 Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 176 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama). 2.
Page 177 (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time.
Page 178 Panorama: Direction Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. Set the mode dial to SCN (Scene Selection). 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Scene Selection] → desired mode. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial.
Page 180 Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Sunset: Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise.
Page 181 Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors.
Page 182 To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene. Go to Page Top Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Using flash Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. The shutter speed can be changed while recording movies.
Page 184 Long Exposure NR (still image) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1.
Page 186 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1.
Page 187 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1.
Page 188 Images shot in [BULB] mode tend to be blurry. We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander (sold separately) that has a shutter button lock function. Go to Page Top Related Topic Manual Exposure Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. 1. Set the mode dial to MR (Memory recall). 2.
Page 190 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1.
Page 191 Related Topic Mode Dial Guide Shooting movies Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Zoom Setting The zoom features available with this product Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. (1) Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product.
Page 194 Go to Page Top Related Topic Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only (default setting): Optical zoom is activated.
Page 196 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2] [Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom) ] Image Size] : L -×, M 1.4×, S 2.0×...
Page 197 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Zoom Func. on Ring Sets the zoom functions when using the control ring to change zoom scales. The settings for [Zoom Func. on Ring] are valid only when auto-focusing. 1.
Page 198 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Using flash In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera-shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1.
Page 199 When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself, be careful not to look directly at the light, because the flash will go off at a close distance. Go to Page Top Related Topic Flash Mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does not operate. Autoflash: The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
Page 201 Using flash Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Go to Page Top Related Topic Using flash Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 203 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Graphic Display →...
Page 204 Histogram Level For viewfinder* * [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting.
Page 205 You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor. Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder. Go to Page Top Related Topic DISP Button (Finder) DISP Button (Monitor) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 206 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Switching between the viewfinder and the screen The displays of the viewfinder and screen differ depending on the viewfinder's condition and the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. When the viewfinder is closed The image is displayed only on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting.
Page 207 If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is neither displayed on the screen nor in the viewfinder. Go to Page Top Related Topic FINDER/MONITOR Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print DISP Button (Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 209 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print DISP Button (Monitor) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using (Display Setting) in shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 210 Switching the screen display (Shooting) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1.
Page 212 Go to Page Top Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 213 For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 214 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details RAW: File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format.
Page 215 You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 216 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160...
Page 217 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from the left to the right.
Page 218 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved.
Page 219 Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 220 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image.
Page 221 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Center Lock-on AF When you press the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject. 1.
Page 222 When [Center Lock-on AF] is set to [On], the camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the track of the subject. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 223 3. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 4. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2.
Page 225 Focus Magnifier Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 226 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.
Page 227 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1.
Page 228 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control wheel.
Page 229 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Focus Magnif. Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [ MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 230 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1.
Page 231 Direct manual focus (DMF) Peaking Color Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 232 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Color] → desired setting. Menu item details Red: Enhances outlines in red.
Page 233 Menu item details On (default setting): Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 234 AF/MF Ctrl Toggle: Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 235 When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 236 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF] function to the desired button. 2.
Page 237 Related Topic Custom Key Settings Smile/Face Detect. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 Note [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 240 If you select the[AEL hold] function in [Custom Key Settings], you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the AEL button. The [AEL hold] function cannot be assigned to the [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 241 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print AEL w/ shutter (still image) Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ AEL w/ shutter] →...
Page 242 (Custom Settings) → [Zebra] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the zebra pattern. 70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+: Adjusts the brightness level. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 243 You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image.
Page 245 Related Topic Cont. Shooting Spd Priority Cont. Self-timer Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting]. Hint To hold the focus and exposure during burst, change the following settings. The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Page 247 The exposure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down. The exposure setting for the first shot is used for subsequent shots. Set [ AEL w/ shutter] to [Auto] or [Off]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 248 Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Hint Press the button of the control wheel to end the self-timer. Press the button and select (Single Shooting) of the control wheel to release the self-timer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 249 Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 250 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording.
Page 251 When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Go to Page Top Related Topic Bracket order Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 252 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter button for each image. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording. 1.
Page 253 [ISO AUTO] is selected, the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed. When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Go to Page Top Related Topic Bracket order Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 254 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print WB bracket Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 255 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket]. 2.
Page 256 Menu item details 0→ → (default setting): Records in the following order: 0 → − → +. →0→ : Records in the following order: − → 0 → +. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 257 2. Tilt the LCD screen 180° upward, and then point the lens at yourself. 3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 258 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR: Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.
Page 259 The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Multi Frame NR Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 260 AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum]. The values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum] are also applied when shooting in [ISO AUTO] mode under [Multi Frame NR]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1.
Page 262 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Auto HDR Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1.
Page 263 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.
Page 264 [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Go to Page Top Related Topic Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 265 You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 266 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Page 267 Rich-tone Mono.: Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. Miniature: Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. Watercolor: Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors.
Page 268 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure. 1.
Page 269 For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. Night Scene: The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes. Autumn leaves: For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves. Black & White: For shooting images in black and white monotone. Sepia: For shooting images in sepia monotone.
Page 270 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec.
Page 271 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details XAVC S: Records 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p /120p/100p movies in XAVC S format.
Page 272 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 273 24p 50M (Only for 1080 60i compatible models): Records high image quality movies at 1920 × 1080 (24p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps (Max.) 120p 50M /100p 50M Records 1280 × 720 size movies at a high speed. Movies and sound can be recorded at 120 fps/100 fps. You can create smoother slow-motion images using compatible editing equipment.
Page 274 You cannot create discs with movies recorded with [XAVC S] or [MP4] recording settings using PlayMemories Home. [120p 50M]/[100p 50M] cannot be set with the following functions. [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 275 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie, or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 276 Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 277 On (default setting): Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. Note The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 278 Records the ambient sounds within a certain level. This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations. Low: Records the ambient sounds faithfully. This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds, for example at a concert. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 279 Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 280 Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [Shutter Priority] or [Manual Exposure]. When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 281 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 282 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1.
Page 283 Memory recall Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 284 (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 285 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1.
Page 286 When [Focus Mode] is set to [DMF] or [Manual Focus], you cannot recall the assigned function. You can use the control ring to adjust the focus manually. When [Photo Creativity] is used, you cannot recall the assigned function. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 287 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [C Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 288 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 289 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Left Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 290 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Right Button] → desired setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 291 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. When the shooting mode is set to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images.
Page 292 When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto], and you use [Photo Creativity], the product does not perform the overlay processing of images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Picture Effect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 293 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the Face Detection function.
Page 294 If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If you track a face using [Lock-on AF] while executing [Smile Shutter], Smile Detection is performed only for that face. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 295 Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. Uses the [ Soft Skin Effect]. Hint When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 296 Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 297 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. 2. Select a face to change the order of priority. 3. Select the destination. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 298 Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 299 Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or whether the subject looks at the pre-strobe or not. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 300 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.
Page 301 Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 302 Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off: Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 303 High ISO NR] is not available in the following situations: When the shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. [Scene Selection] High ISO NR] is not available for RAW images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 304 The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 305 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on this product or non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 306 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off (default setting): Does not display the grid line. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 307 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 308 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen. 1.
Page 309 Electronic Viewfinder. Note When the Electronic Viewfinder is pushed down, the images are always displayed on the screen regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 310 Does not lock the control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn (Function) button. Hint You can release [Wheel Lock] by holding the Fn (Function) button down. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 311 (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the [Deactivate Monitor] function to the desired key. 2. Press the key to which [Deactivate Monitor] was assigned. Go to Page Top Related Topic Custom Key Settings Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 312 Automatically turns on the ND filter based on the shooting mode and brightness. Always uses [ND Filter]. Off: Disables the [ND Filter] function. Hint When the ND filter is activated, the icon is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 313 To play back images shot using other devices, register those images to the image database file using MENU → [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Recover Image DB Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 314 Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 315 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU →...
Page 316 The histogram is not displayed in the following situations: During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View (MP4) During AVCHD View During XAVC S View Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 317 (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel. Go to Page Top Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 318 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 319 Deleting a displayed image Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 320 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3.
Page 321 Related Topic View Mode Motion Shot Video Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 322 If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image. Hint You can also change the interval of the image tracking using MENU → (Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 323 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3.
Page 324 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1.
Page 325 Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S View: Displays only XAVC S-format movies. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 326 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Display Rotation Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image. You can rotate the image using the rotation function.
Page 327 Press the MENU key to quit the slideshow. You cannot pause the slideshow. Hint You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 328 You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 329 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images.
Page 330 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K. 1. Turn off this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Page 331 This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Go to Page Top Related Topic Viewing images on an HD TV Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 332 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Beauty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, by retouching it for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth. You can set the effects from level 1 to level 5. An image on which the Beauty Effect is used is saved as a new file.
Page 333 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 334 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required.
Page 335 This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
Page 336 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control.
Page 337 If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 338 The [Sunny Weather] setting is too bright for shooting indoors. Set [Monitor Brightness] to [Auto] or [Manual] for indoor shooting. Do not cover the light sensor with your hand, etc., when [Monitor Brightness] is set to [Auto] . Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 339 Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 340 Menu item details -2 to +2: When you select “-,” the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color, and when you select “+,” it changes to a colder color. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 341 Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 342 Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Shutter: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 343 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot. 1.
Page 344 This product does not support Eye-Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure that “Endless Memory Mode” is turned off. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 345 (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off (default setting): Deactivates the Tile Menu display. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 346 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Mode Dial Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off: Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 347 (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first (default setting): [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 348 Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 349 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min (default setting)/1 Min Note The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies, or when connected to a computer. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 350 When you record using the NTSC system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When the NTSC mode is selected, the “Running on NTSC.” message always appears on the start-up screen each time you turn the product on. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 351 Even if [On] is selected, the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card. When [On] is selected, the product does not switch to power save mode. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 352 Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 353 You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 354 (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [HDMI Info. Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Displays the shooting information of the played back image. Off: Does not display the shooting information of the played back image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 355 If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connection] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 356 (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 357 Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 358 Back to Top Print Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 359 (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 360 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 361 Save valuable data on a computer, etc. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Format]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 362 The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 363 You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 364 Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 365 The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10040405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2014) Note The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 366 [Recover Image DB]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 367 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 368 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 369 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Displays some of the certification logos for this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Certification Logo]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 370 Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re-install them. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 371 Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). Go to Page Top...
Page 372 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product.
Page 373 Go to Page Top Related Topic Smart Remote Embedded Send to Smartphone Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 374 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2.
Page 375 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. Go to Page Top Related Topic Smart Remote Embedded Send to Smartphone Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 376 When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation. If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile, the smartphone stays in standby connection status. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 377 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. Still images/movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
Page 378 Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad PlayMemories Mobile Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 379 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation.
Page 380 If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode, the displayed image is sent to the smartphone. Go to Page Top Related Topic Airplane Mode Smart Remote Embedded Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 381 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Wireless) →...
Page 382 When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad PlayMemories Mobile Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 383 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone.
Page 384 About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M], or [VGA].
Page 385 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Before starting this operation, install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product.
Page 386 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Page 387 Displaying the images on the TV may take time. Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi-Fi. Use an HDMI cable (sold separately). Go to Page Top Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 388 When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 389 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) →...
Page 390 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or consult the access point administrator.
Page 391 Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2.
Page 392 Go to Page Top Related Topic WPS Push Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 393 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” Go to Page Top Related Topic WPS Push Access Point Set. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 394 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 395 If you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. Go to Page Top Related Topic Send to Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 396 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 397 You can use various effects for shooting images. You can upload images to network services directly from the product. Press MENU → (Application) → [Introduction] for information about the service and available countries and regions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 398 Print Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product, use to the following URL: “PlayMemories Camera Apps” website (www.sony.net/pmca/) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 399 1. Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 400 Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ 2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen.
Page 401 Opening a service account Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 402 When the IP address setting of this product is [Manual], you cannot download an application. Set [IP Address Setting] to [Auto]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Access Point Set. Opening a service account Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 403 Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed. Go to Page Top Related Topic Custom Key Settings Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 404 (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Manage and Remove]. 2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3. Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 405 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort]. 2. Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3. Select the destination. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 406 Back to Top Print Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Display Account Information].
Page 407 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 408 An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 409 Print Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up.
Page 410 DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1)
Page 411 Wi-Fi function. Download “Wireless Auto Import” from the URL above, and install it on your Mac computer. For details, see Help for “Wireless Auto Import.” Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region. Go to Page Top Related Topic Send to Computer Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 412 You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product. You can rank images in five grades. You can apply color labels. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 413 Back Back to Top Print Installing “Image Data Converter” 1. Download and install the software by accessing the following URL (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Note Log on as Administrator. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 414 Finder → [Applications] → [Image Data Converter] → [Image Data Converter Ver.4], and select [Help] from the menu bar → [Image Data Converter Guide]. For details on operation, you can also refer to the “Image Data Converter” support page (English only). http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 415 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Connecting the product to a computer 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product, or connect it to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately).
Page 416 USB Connection USB LUN Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 417 Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. Go to Page Top...
Page 418 For Mac computers, drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the “Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnect icon may not appear. In that case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 above. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 419 (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 420 Related Topic Creating Blu-ray Discs Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 421 Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH Player: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)
Page 422 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary.
Page 423 To play back a Blu-ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 424 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Page 425 On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product.
Page 426 Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 427 Insert a charged battery pack into the product, or connect the product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 428 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.
Page 429 The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 430 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.
Page 431 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media/Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media) Memory Stick Micro media (Memory Stick Micro (M2) media/Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media) SD card...
Page 432 a computer, etc. If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format].
Page 433 Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the product. Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 434 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower.
Page 435 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Image Size]: [L: 20M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Standard 2GB: 295 images...
Page 436 Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 437 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Page 438 64GB: 2 h 35 m 120p 50M 100p 50M 2GB: - 4GB: - 8GB: - 16GB: - 32GB: - 64GB: 2 h 35 m File Format]:[AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX) 50i 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH)
Page 439 When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 440 You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 441 Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. PAL-M system: Brazil PAL-N system: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system: Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 442 The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ZEISS in accordance with the quality standards of ZEISS in Germany. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 443 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection...
Page 444 Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 445 " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
Page 446 3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Go to Page Top Related Topic Self-diagnosis display...
Page 447 You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 448 Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-BX1. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 449 If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, it turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the product again. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 450 Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 451 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Go to Page Top Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 452 Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charging. Charge the battery pack with the camera’s power turned off. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 453 USB cable. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 454 [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder] and the Electronic Viewfinder is pop-up. Push down the Electronic Viewfinder or set [FINDER/MONITOR] to [Auto]. Go to Page Top Related Topic FINDER/MONITOR Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 455 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash. The [Self-timer] is activated. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 456 The product is compiling images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Auto HDR Superior Auto Multi Frame NR Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 457 The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto-focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or manual focus mode. Go to Page Top Related Topic Focus Area Manual Focus Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 458 You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 459 You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight], [Fireworks] or [High Sensitivity] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 460 Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 461 The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. The close-up shoot function does not work when [Sports Action] or [Fireworks] in Scene Selection is selected. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 462 Back to Top Print The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 463 Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. Go to Page Top Related Topic Date/Time Setup Area Setting Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 464 The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 465 [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. Go to Page Top Related Topic White Balance Picture Effect Setting Reset Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 466 The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 467 Dark shadow appears on the image. Depending on the brightness of the subject, you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 468 Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Go to Page Top Related Topic Red Eye Reduction Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 469 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 470 Back Back to Top Print You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 471 Print The image is not clear in the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial. Go to Page Top Related Topic Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 472 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] are also effective in reducing blur. Go to Page Top Related Topic Using flash Scene Selection Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 473 If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, the product will automatically turn off. The product turns on again when you press the power button. Go to Page Top Related Topic Pwr Save Start Time Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 474 The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 475 Print The control wheel does not work. [Wheel Lock] is on. Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released, or set the [Wheel Lock] to [Unlock]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 476 Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer. Go to Page Top Related Topic Disconnecting the product from the computer Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 477 The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 478 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 479 Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 480 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print A DPOF mark cannot be put. You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 481 Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 482 [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 483 Print [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 484 You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] to record movies. Go to Page Top Related Topic File Format (movie) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 485 [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 486 The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 487 Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time. If another NFC-based application is running on your smartphone, terminate that application. Go to Page Top Related Topic Airplane Mode Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 488 Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device. If you set [USB Power Supply] to [Off], the computer may be able to recognize this product. Go to Page Top Related Topic USB Connection Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 489 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting the product to a computer Format Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 490 The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 491 Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 492 DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 493 Back Back to Top Print You cannot print images. RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 494 When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower saturation. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 495 When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges. Go to Page Top Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 496 When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so. Go to Page Top Related Topic Write Date (still image) Specify Printing Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 497 DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 498 The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended. Do not attempt to force lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn the product on again. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 499 The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 500 The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Go to Page Top Related Topic Date/Time Setup Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 501 The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 502 If an AC-UD10/AC-UD11 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Go to Page Top...
Page 503 Back to Top Print “--E-” appears on the screen. Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card. Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 504 A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 505 Format Setting Reset Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 506 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified.
Page 507 There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify.
Page 508 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-RX100M3 Back Back to Top Print Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
Page 509 Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Sweep Panorama Superior Auto Go to Page Top Related Topic Sweep Panorama Center Lock-on AF Superior Auto Auto HDR Go to Page Top Notes on use 4-539-041-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

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