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Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-268-881-11(2) GB Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H3 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-268-881-11(2) GB Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H3 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...up more memory, and the image is shown by email 11 Description of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be sent by...2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few...
...up more memory, and the image is shown by email 11 Description of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be sent by...2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few...
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... zooms fast. • When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Focusing may be difficult in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a still image of a subject that is approx. 50 cm (1feet 7 3/4 ...than the shooting distance (page 26). • When the camera cannot focus on • The shortest shooting distance is difficult to focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to undo the zoom. Recompose the shot and focus again. There is seen through glass. - ...
... zooms fast. • When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Focusing may be difficult in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a still image of a subject that is approx. 50 cm (1feet 7 3/4 ...than the shooting distance (page 26). • When the camera cannot focus on • The shortest shooting distance is difficult to focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to undo the zoom. Recompose the shot and focus again. There is seen through glass. - ...
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...frames do not turn green by priority. • The frame for [Soft Snap], the default setting is set to [On]: - You cannot use the digital zoom. • Available only for which is the main subject and set focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. You cannot use the AF... illuminator. - All the subjects at equal distance to the focused one subject, the camera will judge which the focus is set will turn green. • Face Detection may fail, depending on the operation 1 page 39 Face Detection: ...
...frames do not turn green by priority. • The frame for [Soft Snap], the default setting is set to [On]: - You cannot use the digital zoom. • Available only for which is the main subject and set focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. You cannot use the AF... illuminator. - All the subjects at equal distance to the focused one subject, the camera will judge which the focus is set will turn green. • Face Detection may fail, depending on the operation 1 page 39 Face Detection: ...
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...set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • Use "Focus preset" when it is difficult to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 48 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 0.5 m 1.0 ...m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the center of the screen. AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As... long as you do as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the...
...set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • Use "Focus preset" when it is difficult to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. 48 Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 39 0.5 m 1.0 ...m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the center of the screen. AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As... long as you do as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the...
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...down . This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off Does not use the Digital zoom when: - [Face Detection] is set to [8M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of ...16:9 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 12× Approx. 15× Approx. 51× Approx. 17× • You cannot use the digital zoom. Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Customizing the settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Automatically adjusts the...
...down . This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When the zoom scale exceeds 10×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off Does not use the Digital zoom when: - [Face Detection] is set to [8M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of ...16:9 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 12× Approx. 15× Approx. 51× Approx. 17× • You cannot use the digital zoom. Settings For details on the operation 1 page 61 Customizing the settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Automatically adjusts the...
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..., Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Viewing images on a TV • Set [COMPONENT] to match that of the digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 78 Check the following lists...cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. On TV color systems If you want to view images on the HOME screen (page 68). • When using the...
..., Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Viewing images on a TV • Set [COMPONENT] to match that of the digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 78 Check the following lists...cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. On TV color systems If you want to view images on the HOME screen (page 68). • When using the...
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...directly from which you want to print out later. • You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with b/B, then press z. To remove the mark Select the images from the camera. Copy the images to the print shop. The (Print order) mark is DPOF? What is attached to a ..." is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on the control button and select [This Image] with the camera to the image. Printing still images 99 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to a shop, always copy ...
...directly from which you want to print out later. • You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with b/B, then press z. To remove the mark Select the images from the camera. Copy the images to the print shop. The (Print order) mark is DPOF? What is attached to a ..." is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on the control button and select [This Image] with the camera to the image. Printing still images 99 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to a shop, always copy ...
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...26). • (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • If (Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in (Macro) recording mode. Shoot in the Scene Selection ...not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 26). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - [Face Detection] is set to change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that... not work when appears on the screen. • The camera is not a malfunction. This is set to the recording mode (page 33).
...26). • (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • If (Advanced Sports Shooting mode) is selected in (Macro) recording mode. Shoot in the Scene Selection ...not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 26). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - [Face Detection] is set to change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that... not work when appears on the screen. • The camera is not a malfunction. This is set to the recording mode (page 33).
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...the computer to the internal memory. • This feature is not available. However, because the images shot with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. •... multi-use a photo printing service, ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the PictBridge standard. For compatibility with the date. • Using "Picture Motion ...
...the computer to the internal memory. • This feature is not available. However, because the images shot with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. •... multi-use a photo printing service, ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the PictBridge standard. For compatibility with the date. • Using "Picture Motion ...
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... • The battery inserted is working. Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied • You are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the... letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is not an NP-BG1 battery pack. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For use or the type of battery pack, the ...
... • The battery inserted is working. Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied • You are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the... letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is not an NP-BG1 battery pack. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For use or the type of battery pack, the ...
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...create any folders if this "Memory Stick Duo". Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the camera. Folder error • A folder with music. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the "Memory Stick Duo". Read only folder • You have been recorded...; No images that can be played back have selected a folder that cannot be played back in a Slide Show with the same first three digit number already exists on this is set the image size to the recording position. Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 63, 64)....
...create any folders if this "Memory Stick Duo". Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the camera. Folder error • A folder with music. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the "Memory Stick Duo". Read only folder • You have been recorded...; No images that can be played back have selected a folder that cannot be played back in a Slide Show with the same first three digit number already exists on this is set the image size to the recording position. Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 63, 64)....
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...Creating 63 Selecting 60 Format 63, 66 Format Music 91 Function Guide 67 G Grid Line 70 H High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 21 Holding the camera 24 HOME 37 I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 86 Image quality 11, 13 Image size 11, 41 Incandescent 49 Index...17 119 Index Folder 63 Cross Filter 57 D Date 74, 98 Daylight 49 DC IN jack 15 Delete 56 Format 63, 66 Deleting images 35 Digital Zoom 71 DirectX 81 DISP 21 Download Music 91 DPOF 59, 99 DRO 51 E EV 45 Exposure 9 Exposure Bracket 43 Extension 90 F Face Detection...
...Creating 63 Selecting 60 Format 63, 66 Format Music 91 Function Guide 67 G Grid Line 70 H High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 21 Holding the camera 24 HOME 37 I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 86 Image quality 11, 13 Image size 11, 41 Incandescent 49 Index...17 119 Index Folder 63 Cross Filter 57 D Date 74, 98 Daylight 49 DC IN jack 15 Delete 56 Format 63, 66 Deleting images 35 Digital Zoom 71 DirectX 81 DISP 21 Download Music 91 DPOF 59, 99 DRO 51 E EV 45 Exposure 9 Exposure Bracket 43 Extension 90 F Face Detection...
Marketing Specifications
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...you adjust shooting modes faster. In-Camera Retouching The DSC-H3 lets you in bright highlights and reveals more light to pass to make it easier for great results even in smaller size. The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-H3 is easy to carry for Manual ... Because the face makes the photo, Sony has created Face Detection technology that make your shot more . 10X Zoom in a Sleek Compact Body Sony radically redesigned the positioning of the DSC-H3 provides 10X Optical zoom design -- DSC-H3/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Longer zoom in difficult lighting conditions. ...
...you adjust shooting modes faster. In-Camera Retouching The DSC-H3 lets you in bright highlights and reveals more light to pass to make it easier for great results even in smaller size. The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-H3 is easy to carry for Manual ... Because the face makes the photo, Sony has created Face Detection technology that make your shot more . 10X Zoom in a Sleek Compact Body Sony radically redesigned the positioning of the DSC-H3 provides 10X Optical zoom design -- DSC-H3/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Longer zoom in difficult lighting conditions. ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Presentation Mode (320x240 at UPC Code: 027242713390 www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 03/05/2009 DSC-H3/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: ...Lithium-Ion Battery (NPBG1) Battery Charger (BC-TRG) AC Power Adaptor (AC-LS5K) Wide-Angle Conversion Lens (VCL- Sony, Bionz, Bravia, Clear RAW, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Super HAD, and Super SteadyShot are included...
...Presentation Mode (320x240 at UPC Code: 027242713390 www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 03/05/2009 DSC-H3/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: ...Lithium-Ion Battery (NPBG1) Battery Charger (BC-TRG) AC Power Adaptor (AC-LS5K) Wide-Angle Conversion Lens (VCL- Sony, Bionz, Bravia, Clear RAW, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Super HAD, and Super SteadyShot are included...