Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). It is likely that has been returned to backup any software products whether or not contained in the Product; ...This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. It...
...Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). It is likely that has been returned to backup any software products whether or not contained in the Product; ...This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. It...
α Handbook
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 139 Using with your computer 142 Using the software 144 Connecting the camera to the computer 147 Printing still images 149 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Warning messages 156 Others Using the camera abroad 159 Memory card 160 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 162 Battery charger 164 Mount Adaptor 165 Cleaning 166 Index Index 167 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 139 Using with your computer 142 Using the software 144 Connecting the camera to the computer 147 Printing still images 149 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Warning messages 156 Others Using the camera abroad 159 Memory card 160 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 162 Battery charger 164 Mount Adaptor 165 Cleaning 166 Index Index 167 Index 4GB
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... are being displayed. Press it with a constant velocity and in the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB." • Panoramic images shot with greatly varied shapes or scenery is recommended to use it again to the end by pressing the center of...
... are being displayed. Press it with a constant velocity and in the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB." • Panoramic images shot with greatly varied shapes or scenery is recommended to use it again to the end by pressing the center of...
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... images recorded with the camera. Index Guidance bar Notes • You may not be able to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera on a 3D TV. When you watch 3D images, please consult with T side of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often...
... images recorded with the camera. Index Guidance bar Notes • You may not be able to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera on a 3D TV. When you watch 3D images, please consult with T side of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often...
α Handbook
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... When images are created at the same time. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on one memory card, but the image quality will allow you to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW...be readjusted. A RAW file is different from a more files to be recorded on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when recorded. Select this software, a RAW image can be modified using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are not going to go through any ...
... When images are created at the same time. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on one memory card, but the image quality will allow you to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW...be readjusted. A RAW file is different from a more files to be recorded on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when recorded. Select this software, a RAW image can be modified using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are not going to go through any ...
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... this to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. 90GB
... this to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. 90GB
α Handbook
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...Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Index 142GB Continued r Table of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is... not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software, but with your computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM, also. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the ...
...Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. Index 142GB Continued r Table of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is... not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software, but with your computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM, also. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the ...
α Handbook
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... an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. • If you are using. • Connecting the camera using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Table of USB devices you connect two or more USB devices to v10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"Image...
... an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. • If you are using. • Connecting the camera using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Table of USB devices you connect two or more USB devices to v10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"Image...
α Handbook
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... installation is installed from the CD-ROM (supplied). • If a version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as the importing images function. • Restarting the computer may be required. Make sure that appear on the ... appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to start "PMB" or other software by using the "PMB Launcher." Table of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has...
... installation is installed from the CD-ROM (supplied). • If a version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as the importing images function. • Restarting the computer may be required. Make sure that appear on the ... appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to start "PMB" or other software by using the "PMB Launcher." Table of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has...
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Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. z To use "Image Data Converter SR" Refer to folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Installing the software (Macintosh) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the... format or save the images displayed and edited on the screen to complete the installation. "Image Data Converter SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ 145GB Continued r
Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. z To use "Image Data Converter SR" Refer to folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Installing the software (Macintosh) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the... format or save the images displayed and edited on the screen to complete the installation. "Image Data Converter SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ 145GB Continued r
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... the printer. • When you print them out at a shop You can import images to a disk. - Consult your data to a computer using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. You cannot set the number of memory card they handle. - Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Printing still...
... the printer. • When you print them out at a shop You can import images to a disk. - Consult your data to a computer using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. You cannot set the number of memory card they handle. - Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Printing still...
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... be put. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on (page 147). 153GB Continued r Import the movie to the "PMB Help." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
... be put. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on (page 147). 153GB Continued r Import the movie to the "PMB Help." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
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... printed with the date if you print images at a lower saturation. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a photo printing service ...print images with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 or later), the images are not compatible with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can print images with the aspect ratio set to do so. Insert it in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are printed at ...
... printed with the date if you print images at a lower saturation. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you ask them to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a photo printing service ...print images with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 or later), the images are not compatible with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can print images with the aspect ratio set to do so. Insert it in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are printed at ...
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... LA, LLC. This informs you that is needed. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that you of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is provided on license agreements with their owners of ...copyright. You will find licenses (in English) of "GPL", and "LGPL" software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have...
... LA, LLC. This informs you that is needed. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that you of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is provided on license agreements with their owners of ...copyright. You will find licenses (in English) of "GPL", and "LGPL" software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have...
Instruction Manual
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...about the camera (α Handbook 69 Troubleshooting 70 Precautions 74 Specifications 78 Index 83 This manual covers several models supplied with the supplied software 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images 63 List of icons on the supplied lens. Checking the functions available Menu list 49... mode 57 Flash modes available 58 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 59 What you can do with different lenses. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name NEX-C3A NEX-C3D NEX-C3K Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - ...
...about the camera (α Handbook 69 Troubleshooting 70 Precautions 74 Specifications 78 Index 83 This manual covers several models supplied with the supplied software 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images 63 List of icons on the supplied lens. Checking the functions available Menu list 49... mode 57 Flash modes available 58 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 59 What you can do with different lenses. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name NEX-C3A NEX-C3D NEX-C3K Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - ...
Instruction Manual
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... Checking the accessories supplied First check the model name of pieces. x Common accessories • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Application Software for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses ...E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-C3K • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1) GB ...
... Checking the accessories supplied First check the model name of pieces. x Common accessories • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Application Software for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses ...E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-C3K • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1) GB ...
Instruction Manual
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... the movement of a moving subject in various way by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 61). • Panoramic images shot with low speed shutter. 1 Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 36). 2 Turn the control wheel to pause. • Panoramic images...
... the movement of a moving subject in various way by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 61). • Panoramic images shot with low speed shutter. 1 Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 36). 2 Turn the control wheel to pause. • Panoramic images...
Instruction Manual
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...1024 × 768 dots or more ) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation- Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following computer environment is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*1 ... are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Importing images to the computer GB 59 x Windows The following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" •...
...1024 × 768 dots or more ) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation- Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following computer environment is not supported. OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*1 ... are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Importing images to the computer GB 59 x Windows The following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" •...
Instruction Manual
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The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click [Install]. • Make sure that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to v10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"... after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The software is complete. x Macintosh The following the instructions on the screen. • DirectX may be installed depending on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied...
The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click [Install]. • Make sure that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to v10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"... after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The software is complete. x Macintosh The following the instructions on the screen. • DirectX may be installed depending on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied...
Instruction Manual
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The support information for the "PMB" (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ Note • "PMB" is not compatible with this camera. What.... x "Image Data Converter SR"/"Image Data Lightbox SR" With "Image Data Converter SR," you can do with the supplied software x "PMB" With "PMB" you can display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with Macintosh computers. GB 61 Importing images ... displayed on "PMB," refer to the computer To start Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3] or [Image Data Lightbox SR].
The support information for the "PMB" (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ Note • "PMB" is not compatible with this camera. What.... x "Image Data Converter SR"/"Image Data Lightbox SR" With "Image Data Converter SR," you can do with the supplied software x "PMB" With "PMB" you can display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with Macintosh computers. GB 61 Importing images ... displayed on "PMB," refer to the computer To start Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3] or [Image Data Lightbox SR].