User manual SONY NEX-3

[. . . ] 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual NEX-3/NEX-5 Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Others Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. E-mount ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C English 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. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] Rear Sync. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Checking the functions available ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Notes · The flash modes may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode. · Even if you select a workable flash mode, the flash does not fire unless it is raised. · [Autoflash] can be selected when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or certain [Scene Selection] modes only. GB 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: · Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" · "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) (Windows only) Note · Log on as Administrator. x Windows The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) "PMB" Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1. 66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo 1. 20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-- approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution--1024 × 768 dots or more CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more "Image Data Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Converter SR Ver. 3"/"Image Data Lightbox SR" *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2. 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. * GB 58 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 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 the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen. · When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. · DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. The software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. Note Importing images to the computer · If "PMB" has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed "PMB" is lower than that of the "PMB" on the CD-ROM (supplied), install "PMB" also from the CD-ROM (supplied). x Macintosh The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10. 3 to v10. 6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver. 3"/"Image Data Lightbox SR": Mac OS X v10. 4/Mac OS X v10. 5/ Mac OS X v10. 6 (Snow Leopard) CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1. 0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more "Image Data Converter SR Ver. 3"/"Image Data Lightbox SR" GB 59 1 2 3 4 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Copy the [IDS_INST. pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. Double-click the [IDS_INST. pkg] file in the copy-to folder. · Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. What you can do with the supplied software x "PMB" With "PMB" you can do the following, etc. : · Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. · Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. · Print or save still images with the date. · Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. For details on "PMB, " refer to "PMB Help". To start Help, click (PMB Help) displayed on the desktop after installation. Or, from the start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. The support information for the "PMB" (English only): http://www. sony. co. jp/pmb-se/ Note · "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. x "Image Data Converter SR"/"Image Data Lightbox SR" With "Image Data Converter SR, " you can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. With "Image Data Lightbox SR, " you can display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. GB 60 For details on "Image Data Converter SR" and "Image Data Lightbox SR, " refer to Help. 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 "Sony Image Data Suite" (English only): http://www. sony. co. jp/ids-se/ Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera. Select the method that best suits your disc player. [. . . ] 40 P Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Panorama Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Playback Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]