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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10M3 Instruction Manual

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DSC-RX10M3
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  • Page 1 4-591-691-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1610/h_zz/ DSC-RX10M3...

  • Page 2: Learning More About The Camera ("Help Guide")

    Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1610/h_zz/ Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. In-Camera Guide You can use [Custom Key(Shoot.)] to assign In-Camera Guide to the desired button.

  • Page 3: Battery Pack

    -SAVE THESE lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using INSTRUCTIONS a genuine Sony battery charger or a DANGER device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of TO REDUCE THE small children.

  • Page 4: Usa And Canada

    If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center For Customers in the 1-800-222-SONY (7669). U.S.A. and Canada The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

  • Page 5: For Customers In Canada

    However, there is no guarantee that Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan interference will not occur in a particular For EU product compliance: Sony installation. If this equipment does cause Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe harmful interference to radio or television...
  • Page 6 Disposal of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please and electrical and electronic contact your local Civic Office, your equipment (applicable in the household waste disposal service or the European Union and other shop where you purchased the product or European countries with battery.

  • Page 7: Checking The Supplied Items

    Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50 (1) • Micro USB Cable (1) • AC Adaptor (1) • Power Cord (mains lead) (supplied in some countries/regions) (1) •...

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts M Hook for Shoulder Strap N Focus hold button O Focus mode dial P Aperture ring A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever A Microphone For viewing: (Index) lever/ Playback zoom lever B Viewfinder D Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator C Eye sensor...
  • Page 9 M Center button N For shooting: C3 button (Custom Button 3) For viewing: (Delete) button (Playback) button A MENU button B Speaker C m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the camera switches from the internal microphone to the external microphone.
  • Page 10 * For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Inserting the battery pack Battery lock lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery lock lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery lock lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

  • Page 13: Charging Time (Full Charge)

    • 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 cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). • Power is supplied during shooting/playback if the camera is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC-PW20 (sold separately) AC adaptor.

  • Page 14: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Connect the camera to the computer with the camera turned off. To a USB jack Notes •...

  • Page 15: Supplying Power

    • The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 16: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)

    Notes • The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. • If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that the icon ( ) displays on the monitor.

  • Page 17: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    PlayMemories Home™. • Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced by manufacturers other than Sony, consult the manufacturers of the products. • When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this...

  • Page 18: Setting The Language And The Clock

    To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery lock lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Notes • Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card.

  • Page 19: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format], then press z. • When setting [Date/Time], midnight is 12:00 AM, and noon is 12:00 PM. Check that [Enter] is selected, then press z. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (zoom) Mode dial lever : Auto Mode W: zoom out...

  • Page 20: Viewing Images

    Notes • Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction. • The maximum aperture depends on the focal length. The aperture cannot be opened wider than the maximum even if you set a smaller value using the aperture ring.

  • Page 21: Introduction Of Other Functions

    Deleting an image 1 Press the C3/ (Delete) button. 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control wheel, then press z. Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Introduction of other functions MENU Control dial Control wheel Fn (Function) Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display.

  • Page 22: Control Dial

    Control dial You can instantly change the appropriate setting for each shooting mode just by turning the control dial. Menu Items (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images. Quality Sets the image quality for still images.
  • Page 23 Sets the ISO sensitivity. Sets the slowest shutter speed at which ISO ISO AUTO Min. SS sensitivity will start to change in [ISO AUTO] mode. Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness. White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image. Compensates automatically for brightness and DRO/Auto HDR contrast.
  • Page 24 You can shoot selecting either Intelligent Auto or Auto Mode Superior Auto. Selects pre-set settings to match various scene Scene Selection conditions. Selects the exposure mode during High Frame Rate High Frame Rate shooting to suit your subject or effect. Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or Movie effect.
  • Page 25 Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a Grid Line structural outline. Sets whether to display the marker on the monitor Marker Display when recording movies. Sets the marker displayed on the monitor when Marker Settings recording movies. Sets whether or not to display the audio level on the Audio Level Display screen.
  • Page 26 Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value Exp.comp.set to flash compensation. Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without Reset EV Comp. using the exposure dial, or reset the exposure value to 0 when you turn off the camera. Registers or changes the person to be given priority in Face Registration the focus.
  • Page 27 Sets whether to disable the control dial and the control wheel temporarily by using the Fn button Dial/Wheel Lock when shooting. You can disable/enable the control dial and the control wheel by pressing and holding down the Fn button. (Wireless) Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
  • Page 28 (Playback) Delete Deletes an image. Sets the way in which images are grouped for View Mode playback. Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. Display Rotation Sets the playback direction of the recording image. Slide Show Shows a slide show. Rotate Rotates the image.
  • Page 29 Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you Tile Menu press the MENU button. Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each Mode Dial Guide shooting mode) on or off. Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirm.
  • Page 30 Changes the first 3 characters of the file name for still Set File Name images. Changes the selected folder for storing still images Select REC Folder and movies (MP4). Creates a new folder for storing still images and New Folder movies (MP4).

  • Page 31: Using Software

    Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to one of the following URLs, and then follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired software. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • An Internet connection is required. • For details on operation, refer to the support page or Help page of the software.

  • Page 32: Importing Images To Your Computer And Using Them (Playmemories Home)

    The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to your computer. http://www.sony.net/pm/ Playing back imported images Importing images from...

  • Page 33: Adding Functions To The Camera

    Still images The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image Size]: L: 20M When [...
  • Page 34 Movies The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The recording time for XAVC S and AVCHD movies is the recording time when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off]. Recordable time File (h (hour), m (minute))

  • Page 35: Notes On Using The Camera

    Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image.
  • Page 36 Sony accessories Use only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it may cause a malfunction. Sony brand accessories may not come to market for some countries or regions. On camera’s temperature Camera body and battery may get warm with use – this is normal.
  • Page 37 No guarantee in the case of damaged content or recording failures Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record or loss or damage of recorded images or audio data due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

  • Page 38: Notes On High Frame Rate Shooting

    • It is important that you set the security settings when using a wireless LAN. • If a security problem arises because no security precautions are in place or due to any inevitable circumstances when using a wireless LAN, Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Microphone jack: File format (Still images): 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) Headphones jack: compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack Format), DPOF compatible * Supports Micro USB compatible File format (Movies): device.
  • Page 40 Eye point (CIPA compliant): [Wireless LAN] Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece, Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n approx. 21.5 mm from the eyepiece Frequency: 2.4 GHz –1 frame at –1 m Supported security protocols: Diopter adjustment: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK –1 –1 –4.0 m to +3.0 m Configuration method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
  • Page 41 • YouTube and the YouTube logo are of Sony Corporation. trademarks or registered trademarks • XAVC S and of Google Inc. registered trademarks of Sony • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. Corporation. • In addition, system and product • “AVCHD Progressive” and names used in this manual are, in “AVCHD Progressive”...
  • Page 42 GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download http://oss.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.
  • Page 43 © 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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