Sony alpha 9 III Startup Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
E-mount
Startup Guide
ILCE-9M3
About the "Help Guide"
For detailed instructions on using the camera, refer
to the "Help Guide" (web manual). You can also
download a printable PDF from the home page of
the "Help Guide."
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2380/h_zz/
ILCE-9M3 Help Guide
Preparations
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1) • Shoulder strap (1)
• Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
(supplied in some countries/ • Cable Protector (1)
regions)
• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the
* Multiple power cords may be
camera)
supplied with this equipment.
• Eyepiece cup (1) (attached to
Use the appropriate one that
the camera)
matches your country/region.
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
See "Notes on use."
• Reference Guide (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FZ100 (1)
Preparing the battery pack
CHARGE lamp
Lock lever
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
To a wall outlet
(wall socket)
 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger, and connect it
to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (supplied).
• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of . Slide
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
 Insert the battery pack into the camera.
• Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while pressing
the lock lever.
5-056-657-11(1)
Inserting a memory card into the camera
Slot 2
Slot 1
Attaching a lens
Mounting indexes
Performing initial setup for the camera
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera
and a smartphone, you can perform initial camera setup such as
date and time settings from the smartphone. Install the dedicated
application on your smartphone in advance, and then follow steps 
to  under "Procedures for initial camera setup."
Installing the dedicated smartphone application
Install the application from the following website.
Also, update to the latest version of the dedicated
application. The specifications of the dedicated
application may change without notice.
https://www.sony.net/ca/
Procedures for initial camera setup
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Control wheel/center
button
Pairing the camera with your smartphone later
(Smartphone Connection)
For details on the connection method, refer to the
following Help Guide URL:
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2380_pairing/h_zz/
Open the memory card cover and insert the
memory card into Slot 1, paying attention to
the orientation of the memory card. Then, close
the cover.
Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 of this camera support
CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD
memory cards.
The Slot 1 is used in the default settings.
For details on the setting method, refer to the
"Help Guide."
When you use a memory card with this camera
for the first time, format the card using the
camera in order to stabilize the performance of
the memory card.
 Mount the lens by aligning the two white
index marks (mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.
 While pushing the lens lightly toward
the camera, turn the lens slowly in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks into
the locked position.
 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to "ON" to
turn on the camera.
 Select the desired language and then
press the center of the control wheel.
• The privacy notice screen will appear. Read
the privacy notice regarding biometrics by
opening the link using your smartphone, etc.
 Press the center of the control wheel.
 Follow the instructions on the camera
screen to connect the camera with your
smartphone and perform the initial
setup.
• You can also configure or change the initial
settings later from the MENU of the camera.
Shooting still images
 Turn and set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Still/Movie/S&Q dial
to (Still) while pressing the lock
release button on the front of the Still/
Mode dial
Movie/S&Q dial.
 Turn the mode dial while pressing the
mode dial lock release button in the
center of the mode dial, and then select
the desired shooting mode.
 Press the shutter button halfway down
to focus.
Shutter button
 Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Notes on use
Refer to "Precautions" in the "Help Guide" as well.
Notes on handling the product
• Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight.
Because of the lens's condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a
malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed
to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.
• If sunlight or other strong light enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside
the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap when storing the camera. When
shooting with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view.
Even if it is slightly away from the angle of view, smoke or fire may still occur.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This
may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction.
• This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers,
programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices.
Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your
doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.
• Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially
careful when listening to headphones.
• Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of
infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain,
fatigue, motion sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular
intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
• If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately.
The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.
• When shooting still images continuously, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between
the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation,
you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of unwellness. If you
experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor
as necessary.
• When recording or streaming for long periods of time or recording 4K movies, if the
same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the
camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-
temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following
situations and use a tripod, etc.
- When using the camera in a high temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]
Notes on using memory cards
If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory
card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and
then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop
it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance,
leading to accidents or malfunction.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this
equipment only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
Note on the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN
When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz by following the
procedure below. (WW459276 only)
• MENU  (Network)  [Wi-Fi]  [Wi-Fi Frequency Band]
How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions
temporarily using [Airplane Mode].
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have
excessive voltage to LAN terminal. Follow the instructions for LAN terminal.