Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick”...
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Notes on using your camera • Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. • When connecting your camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way.
How to handle the camera When carrying the camera, close the LCD panel as illustrated. • Be careful not to block the lens or the flash with your finger when shooting. • Do not hold the camera by only holding the LCD panel. •...
Notes on using your camera ...2 How to handle the camera ...4 Identifying parts...8 Indicators on the screen ...10 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied ...14 1 Charging the built-in battery ...15 2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)...17 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock...18 Changing the language settings ...
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Table of contents Using functions for viewing Viewing menu (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Divide): Cutting movies (Setup): Changing Setup items...
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Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...66 Warning indicators and messages ...74 Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources...76 On the “Memory Stick” ...77 On the built-in battery ...79 Index Index...80...
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Speaker B Lens C Flash (26) D Microphone 6 7 8 wa ws wdwf wj wk E LCD screen (25) F /CHG: Flash charging lamp (26)/ Battery charging lamp (15) (Play mode) lamp (green) (Rec mode) lamp (green) I Focus range switch (26)
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Identifying parts (USB) jack (47) • Used when connecting to a computer with a USB cable or to a printer by PictBridge. • NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your camera through this jack. R A/V OUT jack (64) • Used when connecting to a TV, etc. with an A/V connecting cable.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press switch) button, the display changes (page 25). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. In shooting standby When recording movies +2.0EV (Screen display Display 640 30f ISO400 00:00:05 B&W SEPIA VIVID Display FINE STD...
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Indicators on the screen Display Indication Recording folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Recording Media Histogram Display Indication (27) Self-timer Image size +2.0EV Exposure Value [00:28:25] Remaining recordable time (22) Movie recording mode Display Indication +2.0EV Exposure Value Movie recording 00:00:05...
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Indicators on the screen When playing back movies When playing back still images Display 00:00:00 VOL. +2.0EV Display 101_0012 2007 1 1 9:30 AM BACK/ NEXT VOLUME DPOF Indication Battery remaining (16) (22) Image size Playback/Stop/Slide Show fast forward (24, 49) Fast forward/ Rewind Counter (28)
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Indicators on the screen Display Indication Change folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media Recording mode Recording folders (56) Sharemark (32) Print order (DPOF) mark...
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • AC Adaptor UPA-AC05 (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. •...
1 Charging the built-in battery /CHG lamp DC IN jack The battery is built in within the camera. • Remove the insulation sheet. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the power is off. Plug the power (mains lead) cord to a wall outlet (wall socket).
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1 Charging the built-in battery Charging time Full charge time Approx. 120 min. • Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. • See page 22 for the number of images that can be recorded. •...
2 Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo” cover Open the “Memory Stick Duo” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick Duo” cover. When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock LCD screen POWER button Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 90 degrees angle from the camera (1), then rotate it to the desired angle (2).
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power- off function).
Basic Operations Selecting the image size according to use Press MODE to set the camera to recording mode. • (Rec mode) lamp lights up. Press (Image Size) button. Select (Photo Size) or then select the desired image size with v/V. Photo size •...
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Selecting the image size according to use The default settings are marked with Movie image size 640(30fps) (640×480) 320(30fps) (320×240) 320(15fps) (320×240) * The darker the subject, the lower the frame per second. • The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. •...
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• The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
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Selecting the image size according to use • All numbers measured when using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums.
Shooting images Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER. Make sure the Confirm the composition. Start shooting. When shooting movies: Press MOVIE. To stop recording, press MOVIE again. When shooting still images: Press PHOTO.
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Shooting images • The shooting mode will automatically stop in either of the following situations. – When the file size of the movie being recorded exceeds 2 GB. – After the maximum shooting duration time* for each file has passed. * NSC-GC1: 2 hours, NSC-GC3: 29 minutes •...
Shooting images Useful functions for shooting Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. • This camera is only capable of digital zoom. Shooting a still image while shooting movies When you press PHOTO while shooting movies, the same picture as the movie being shot will be recorded as a still image.
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Shooting images Using the self-timer Press (Self-timer) button. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Using the self-timer If you press PHOTO, countdown timer is displayed, and after rapid beep sounds are heard, the camera will shoot. To cancel, press again.
Viewing images Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. • You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER. Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode. • (Play mode) lamp lights up. Plays back movies or still images. Movie: Press the Multi-selector to playback a movie.
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Viewing images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector. To return to the single image screen, press the Multi-selector. To display the next (previous) index screen, move the yellow frame up/down/left/right with v/ V/b/B.
Deleting images Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode. Press (Delete) while display in single-image mode or in index mode. Select [Delete] with v on the Multi-selector. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v/V. (Play mode) lamp (Index) button (Delete) button MODE button...
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Deleting images To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with b/B on the Multi-selector. 2 Select the images you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press the Multi-selector to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
Select images to upload on a website (Sharemark) Press MODE to set the camera to playback mode. • (Play mode) lamp lights up. Select images to upload on a website and press Selecting images in Single Image mode: mark] with v/V on the Multi-selector. Select [ •...
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• By using the software “PMB Portable” embedded in the camera, you can easily upload images marked with Sharemarks. For details, see Help in the “PMB Portable”. • When connecting to the network service, the page will be redirected by the server of Sony to the URL entered in the network service setting.
Using the menu items Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the Multi-selector. Auto •...
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 36) Camera...
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu The function is shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 34. You cannot select the mode displayed in gray. The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to PLAY, switch it to REC with MODE.
Shooting menu Camera: Selecting a camera mode The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Scene Selection Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the darkness atmosphere of the surroundings. Soft snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flower, etc.
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Shooting menu Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Flash* * When shooting a movie, you cannot use the functions.
Shooting menu VIVID (Vivid) • When shooting a movie, [Vivid] will be ineffective even if set. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Shooting menu White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. (Flash) n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) For details on the operation 1 page 34 Adjusts for the flash conditions.
Shooting menu Auto • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent]. • Except in [Flash] modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. • Some options are not available depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 38). ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO.
Shooting menu REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press PHOTO. (ExpBrktg) (Burst) Normal On the Exposure Bracket • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images.
Shooting menu Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. + (+) (Normal) – (–) • The flash level can be set in 1/3 EV increments. • The value is not displayed on the screen. It is indicated as + or –. •...
Using functions for viewing Viewing menu The default settings are marked with When the mode has been set to REC, switch it to PLAY with MODE. (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to playback when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”.
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Viewing menu The image is protected and the 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B. To protect images in index mode 1 Press (Index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select (Protect) with b/B on the Multi-selector.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode”, and press the Multi-selector. Select [Off] with B. •...
Viewing menu 8 Select [OK] with B, then press the Multi-selector. mark turns white. To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press the Multi-selector. To remove the mark To remove the mark from an image, select the image to remove the same steps as when marking a indicator disappears.
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Viewing menu 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. Stage 3: Printing 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the Multi-selector. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a image.
Viewing menu • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the appears on the screen. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. Stage 4: Completing the printing Make sure the screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the USB cable from the camera. To print images on the index screen 1 When the index screen is displayed, press MENU to display the menu items and select (print).
Viewing menu Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Repeat Image When you use a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Folder (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image Large size You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.
Viewing menu 3 Set [Resize] with b/B on the Multi-selector. 4 Select the desired size with v/V. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. • You cannot resize movies. • When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. •...
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Viewing menu Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.
Viewing menu 5 Press the Multi-selector. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select c/C with b/B (frame rewind/forward). • If you want to change the cutting point, press the Multi-selector. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v.
Customizing the settings Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. Turn on the power and set the mode with MODE. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the Multi-selector to select Press v/V/b/B to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow.
Camera The default settings are marked with Function Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. Red Eye Reduction On ( • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration.
Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.
Memory Stick Tool Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2.
Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats data stored in the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector.
Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery. Bright Normal • You can change the setting by pressing • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
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Setup 2 Connecting the camera and your computer Connect the camera as illustrated below. 2To the (USB) jack NSC-GC3: You cannot input signals to your camera through the To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: •...
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Setup 2 Image file storage destinations and file names Example: viewing folders on Windows XP A Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder B Folder containing movie data that were recorded using your camera When not creating any folder, there is only the “101MNV01”...
Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 54 Clock Set Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Set] with v/V/b/B on the Multi-selector. 2 Select the date display format with v/V. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 4 Select [OK] with B.
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. Connect the camera to the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
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Viewing images on a TV On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When repairing the camera, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.
Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera. Remove the insulation sheet. • The battery is discharged. Charge the battery (page 15). • The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (page 15).
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Troubleshooting Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is activated. This is not a malfunction. The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Shoot in • lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 60 cm (1 feet 11 5/8 inches), when shooting (page 26).
Troubleshooting Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on • the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening •...
Troubleshooting Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. Cancel the protection (page 44). • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to • the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 77). You have deleted an image by mistake.
Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory. There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it. • Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Check the capacity. •...
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Troubleshooting Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with • the printer. If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the •...
Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. •...
Warning indicators and messages Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. The battery level is low. Charge the • battery immediately. The indicator may flash even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. No Memory Stick Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Warning indicators and messages File protect Release the protection (page 44). • Image size over You are playing back an image with size • that cannot be played back on your camera. Invalid operation • You are trying to playback a file that is not compatible with the camera.
Others To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera and the UPA-AC05 AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a •...
On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” listed below on this camera. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camera.
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On the “Memory Stick” On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo”...
If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment.
Index Index A/V connecting cable ...64 A/V OUT jack ...64 Auto Review ...55 B & W ...38 Beach mode ...37 Beep...59 Built-in battery ...79 Burst ...42 Camera mode...37 Candle mode...37 Change REC. Folder...57 Clock Settings...63 Close-up mode...26 Cloudy ...40 Color Mode...38 Connecting TV ...64 Copy ...57...
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Index Soft snap mode ...37 Standard ...41 Troubleshooting ...66 TV ...64 Twilight mode ...37 Twilight portrait mode ...37 USB Connect ...60 USB streaming...60 Using your camera abroad ...76 VGA...21 Video Out...62 Viewing ...44 Viewing images...28 Vivid...39 Volume ...28 Warning indicators and messages...74 Web camera ...60 White Bal ...40...
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Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS...
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