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DSC-G3
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© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-105-996-21(1)
Getting started
Shooting/viewing images
Uploading images
Using shooting functions
Using viewing functions
Connecting to other devices
Changing camera settings
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-G3 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-105-996-21(1) Getting started Shooting/viewing images Uploading images Using shooting functions Using viewing functions Connecting to other devices... -
Page 2: Important Safeguards
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-G3 Serial No. ___________________________... -
Page 3: Replacement Parts
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. -
Page 4: Read This First
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. -
Page 5: Regulatory Information
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-G3 Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/... - Page 6 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For use in Norway...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Read this first ... 4 Notes on using the camera ... 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied... 11 Identifying parts... 12 Charging the battery pack ... 13 Inserting the battery pack ... 15 Setting the clock... - Page 8 Using viewing functions Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) ... 33 Displaying images full-screen (Wide Zoom)... 33 Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display)... 34 Viewing still images with music (Slideshow)... 34 Viewing images with the Scrapbook display ... 35 Searching for an image (Image Index)...
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Page 9: Notes On Using The Camera
Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will • play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. - Page 10 For details, check with your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider. Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the • provision of the web browser. Sony bears absolutely no responsibility for damages that...
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Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied Battery charger BC-CSD (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • (not supplied in the USA and Canada) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ • Battery case (1) Paint pen (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) •... -
Page 12: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts Bottom A Shutter button (Playback) button C Lens cover D Microphone E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator lamp G Lens H WLAN (Wireless network) lamp I Speaker J LCD screen/Touch panel K Zoom (W/T) button L POWER button/POWER lamp M WLAN (Wireless network) button N Hook for wrist strap... -
Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. You can charge the battery even when • it is partially charged. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge). -
Page 14: Using The Camera Abroad
When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall • socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries. • Battery life and number of images you can record/view... -
Page 15: Inserting The Battery Pack
Inserting the battery pack Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. Align the v mark on the battery with the battery eject lever, then insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. Close the cover. Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen. -
Page 16: To Remove The Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Note Never remove the battery pack/“Memory • Stick Duo” (not supplied) when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data. Recording to internal memory The camera has an approximately 4GB... -
Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Slide the lens cover as illustrated. Press the frame on the LCD screen with your thumb until it opens fully. The camera is turned on. You can also turn on the camera by • pressing the POWER button. Touch the desired date display format, then touch... -
Page 18: Setting The Wireless Network
Setting the wireless network A wireless LAN function is equipped with this camera. Connect the camera to a network via an access point. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Touch (Communication) t [Network] t Network Settings] t Touch [Time Zone] t Touch [Access Point] Scan]... -
Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Touch [Encryption Key] t Input the encryption key using the keyboard t Touch [Easy] t t check your settings on the confirmation screen t [Save] t t [OK]. Notes • Network device connections and setting methods differ according to the device. The following are needed to connect the camera to a network: •... -
Page 20: Shooting/Viewing Images
Shooting/viewing images Shooting images Slide the lens cover as illustrated. Press the frame on the LCD screen with your thumb until it opens fully. The camera is turned on. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T side of the zoom (W/T) button to zoom in. -
Page 21: Viewing Images
Viewing images Press the (Playback) button. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the “Memory Stick Duo” recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 36). Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/... -
Page 22: Storing Images
Storing images The camera has an approximately 4GB internal memory that can store many images. You can import images from a computer to the camera and view them anytime using the camera. Export images to the camera using “PMB”. • For details on the computer connection or “PMB”, see page 42. -
Page 23: Uploading Images
Network settings are required before use (page 18). Press the WLAN (wireless network) button during the power is on. The internet browser starts up. The default setting displays the Sony portal site. Log in to a media service. Upload images according to the on-screen instructions. Notes Some media services may not operate correctly. - Page 24 Operation buttons on the internet browser Button Action Switches screen display Displays Sony portal site Next/Previous page Update/Cancels loading data v/V/b/B Scroll key Zoom in/zoom out Closes the browser Button Action Switches screen display URL display • You can enter a URL address manually by touching the tab.
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Page 25: Using Shooting Functions
Using shooting functions Selecting the desired shooting mode (REC Mode) t Touch desired mode t Shooting mode Auto Adjustment Program Auto Easy Shooting High Sensitivity Movie Mode Landscape Soft Snap Twilight Portrait Twilight Scene Selection Scene Selection modes below Gourmet Beach Snow Fireworks... -
Page 26: Detecting Smiles And Shooting Automatically (Smile Shutter)
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) Touch (REC Mode) t (Auto Adjustment) t icon). Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you touch (Smile icon) again, Smile Shutter ends. -
Page 27: Detecting The Shooting Conditions Automatically (Scene Recognition)
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. Touch (REC Mode) t (Auto Adjustment) t Touch (Off): Does not use Scene Recognition. (Auto): When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image. -
Page 28: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro/Close Focus)
Shooting close-ups (Macro/Close focus) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. (Macro) t Touch desired mode t (Auto): The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. -
Page 29: Selecting A Flash Mode
Selecting a flash mode (Flash) t Touch desired mode t (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro): Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. -
Page 30: Focusing On A Specific Point Of The Frame
Focusing on a specific point of the frame Simply touch the point of the frame you wish to focus on to change the focus position. Point the camera at the subject, then touch the point of the frame you want to focus on. -
Page 31: Selecting The Image Size To Match The Usage
Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. (Image Size) t desired size t Image size Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size (3648×2736) For prints up to A4 size (2592×1944) - Page 32 Number of images and recording time of movies The figures in the table below indicate the number of images when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. Capacity Internal memory Approx. Size 4 GB 1566 2512 24120 3:2(8M) 16:9(7M) 1048 16:9(2M) 4020 The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times.
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Page 33: Using Viewing Functions
Using viewing functions Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) Press the button to display an image, then touch the area you want to enlarge. The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the area you touched at the center. When (screen display) is set to [Image Only], touch the center of the... -
Page 34: Rotating A Vertical Orientation Image (Temporarily Rotated Display)
Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display) Press the button to display the still image, then select the vertical orientation images, then touch • Touch again to end the display. Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) Press the button to display a still image, then touch (Slideshow). -
Page 35: Viewing Images With The Scrapbook Display
Viewing images with the Scrapbook display The camera automatically presents images against a background like a homemade photo album. Press the (Playback) button to display a still image, then touch (Scrapbook) t Turn the page with : Save image in recording media : Background select : Auto playback start Touch the screen to stop auto... -
Page 36: Searching For An Image (Image Index)
Searching for an image (Image Index) Press the button to display an image, then touch Index). • If you touch number of images displayed in the index screen to 12 or 20 images. Touch the turn the pages. • To return to the single-image screen, touch the thumbnail image. - Page 37 Easily locating the images to be displayed When set to Date View/Event View/Folder View: Touch (Date List), (Event List) or images. When set to Favorites: You can display images registered to Favorites divided into six groups. Note • When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder View].
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Page 38: Connecting To Other Devices
Viewing images on “BRAVIA” Operate the DLNA-enabled “BRAVIA” via the home network and set the camera so that images stored in the camera can be viewed. (Communication) t [Network] t Viewed) t Touch [Connect]. If there are multiple access points, touch [Access pt. -
Page 39: Sending Images To "Bravia
Exiting image sharing Press the WLAN (wireless network) button, or touch [OK]. Sending images to “BRAVIA” Operate the camera over your home network to send images to a “BRAVIA” that supports a renderer function. Touch (Communication) t [Network] t (Send and View) t Touch [Search ext. - Page 40 To stop sending images Press the WLAN (wireless network) button, or touch [OK]. Notes Images can only be played on equipment that supports a renderer function. For details on renderer • settings, refer to the “BRAVIA” instruction manual. Be sure to use sufficiently charged batteries while connected to the network. •...
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Page 41: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal Note Output to a TV is not possible while connected to the network. • Viewing images on an HD (High Definition) TV You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High •... -
Page 42: Using The Camera With A Computer
Using the camera with a computer Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” You can enjoy the recorded still images and movies more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your still images and movies. - Page 43 Installing the “PMB” (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB”, “Music Transfer” is also installed. • Log on as Administrator. Check your computer environment. Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP1 CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (Recommended: Intel Pentium III...
- Page 44 Importing images to your computer using “PMB” Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press (Playback) button. Connect the camera to your computer. “Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera. 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use is displayed on the screen during the communication session.
- Page 45 The easy export screen appears. For details, see the “PMB Guide”. Viewing “PMB Guide” Double-click the To access the “PMB Guide” from the start menu: Click [Start] • [Sony Picture Utility] (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. [Help] [PMB Guide]. [All Programs]...
- Page 46 Using “PMB Portable” Connect the camera to your computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard [PMBPORTABLE] appears. If the desired AutoPlay Wizard does not appear, click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, • [My Computer]) t [PMBPORTABLE], then double-click “PMB_P.exe”. Click “PMB Portable”...
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Page 47: Changing Camera Settings
Changing the screen display Touch t desired mode t (Normal): Displays buttons and icons (Simple): Displays only buttons (Image Only): Hides buttons and icons Note disappears from the screen if [Image Only] playback is selected. To display the buttons, • touch the center of the screen. -
Page 48: Setting The Password Lock For The Internal Memory
Setting the password lock for the internal memory You can set a password to prevent the playback of images in the internal memory. Touch t [Main Settings] t t [Password Lock] t Input the 4-digit number of your choice t touch [OK]. Input the same 4-digit number again t touch [OK] t [OK]. -
Page 49: Using The Home Screen
Using the HOME screen On the HOME screen, camera operations are organized for convenience into broad categories for selection, such as shooting, viewing and printing images. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting Item Description Shooting Records still images or movies. View Images 1 Item Description... -
Page 50: Manage Memory
Communication Item Network Manage Memory Item Memory Tool Settings Item Main Settings - Main Settings 1 Main Settings - Main Settings 2 Description Upload Images/Browse the Web:Displays the web browser. Be Viewed: Send and View: Network Settings: Description Format: Formats recording media. Create REC.Folder: Creates a new folder on recording media. - Page 51 Item Description Shooting Settings - AF Illuminator: Shooting Settings 1 Grid Line: AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Shooting Settings - Auto Orientation: Shooting Settings 2 Auto Review: Clock Settings Sets the date and time. Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
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Page 52: Using The Menu Items
Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. MENU in shooting mode Item Image Size Scene Recognition Face Detection Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode Metering Mode Focus... - Page 53 Item Anti Blink Red Eye Reduction Color Mode SteadyShot Shooting Settings MENU in viewing mode Item (Date List) (Event List) (Select Folder) (View Mode) (Filter by Faces) (Slideshow) (Scrapbook) (Add / Remove Favorites) (Add / Remove Sharemark) (Retouch) (Paint) (Multi-Purpose Resize) Description Sets Anti Blink function.
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Page 54: Using Functions In Program Auto Mode
Item (Delete) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Volume Settings) Using functions in Program Auto mode You can change the Focus, Metering Mode, ISO, and EV settings when [REC Mode] is set to (Program Auto). Item (Focus) (Metering Mode) (ISO) (EV) Description Deletes images. This Image/ Multiple Images/ * The displayed text differs according to each View Mode. -
Page 55: Others
Others Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 56: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can select the display settings by touching the of the screen (page 47). When shooting still images The icons are limited in •... - Page 57 Display Indication Playback folder Number of recordable images Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 00:25:05 Recordable time (h:m:s) Recording/Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, internal memory) PictBridge connecting Changing folder Scene Recognition Red-eye reduction Flash level Flash charging Recording mode Face Detection Metering Mode Focus...
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 50). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. -
Page 59: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. The battery charge is quickly used up in the following cases: • When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. – When you use the flash and zoom frequently. – When you repeatedly turn the power on and off. -
Page 60: Wireless Network
Wireless network Cannot establish a connection with the Wireless LAN access point. Check to make sure the power of the Wireless LAN access point is on. • The communication range may be shortened by the surrounding conditions, such as various •... -
Page 61: Precautions
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place • In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater •... -
Page 62: Specifications
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.7 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 6.18 – 24.7 mm (35 – 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) –... - Page 63 Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony • Corporation. , “Cyber-shot”, “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Stick PRO-HG Duo”, , “Memory Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, “PhotoTV HD”, “Info LITHIUM”, “BRAVIA”...
- Page 64 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...