Sony Nex 3 Manual

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 When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the 
surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the 
image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when 
it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the 
image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from 
dusty locations.
 Do not leave the camera with the lens removed.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Notes
1Open the cover.
2Insert a memory card. Insert the memory card until it 
clicks as illustrated.NEX-5/5C
Check on the direction of the
notched corner.
NEX-3/3C
Check on the direction of the
notched corner. 
						

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xMemory cards that you can use
You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC 
memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use MultiMediaCard.
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use following memory 
cards. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 
media are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, and SD memory 
card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are all called as “SD card” 
in this manual.
  (Mark2) (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 
(Mark2))
  (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)
 SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or 
more)
 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you 
connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format 
the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase 
all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
xRemoving the memory card
3Close the cover.
Note
Open the cover, make sure that the access 
lamp is not lit, and push the memory card 
once.NEX-5/5C
Access lamp 
						

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 When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or 
turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.
Attaching the flash
When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device 
(supplied).
The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered.
Note
1Attach the flash to the Smart 
Accessory Terminal of the 
camera.
 When using the E18 – 200 mm lens, 
you must attach the extender 
(page 24).
2Fasten the screw to secure the flash.
3To fire the flash, raise the 
flash first.
 Lower the flash when you do not 
intend to use it.
NEX-3/3C
Access lamp 
						

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 The power for the flash is provided from the camera. When the camera is charging 
the flash,   blinks on the LCD monitor. You cannot press the shutter button 
when this icon is blinking.
 Plug the flash fully into the accessory terminal of the camera, and fasten the screw 
securely. Make sure that the flash is attached to the camera securely.
xAttaching the extender (when using the E18 – 200 mm lens)
 Attach only the supplied flash to the extender.
Notes
If you attach the flash directly to the camera, 
images will be partly shadowed by the lens. 
To avoid this situation, attach the extender.
1Attach the extender to the camera 
securely.
2Attach the flash to the extender and 
fasten the screw.
Note
zCarrying the flash
The flash case can be conveniently attached to 
the shoulder strap.
Put the flash in the case when you are not using 
it to protect it from harm. 
						

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Turning on the camera and setting up the 
date
When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn on the camera.
The screen to set date and time 
appears.
 To turn off the camera, set the 
power switch to OFF.
2Press the center of the control 
wheel to confirm [OK].
3Select your area by pressing 
the right or left of the control 
wheel and press the center.
4Press the left or right of the 
control wheel to select each 
item, and press the top or 
bottom, or turn it to select the 
numeric value.
Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the 
daytime saving time setting.
Date Format: Selects the format to 
display date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, 
and noon as 12:00 PM. 
						

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 You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored 
on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. Refer to 
“PMB Help” for more details (page 60).
xResetting the date and time/Checking the current 
clock setting
Press [Menu], then select [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 32, 54).
x Maintaining the date and time setting
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and 
time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the 
battery is installed or not. For details, see page 74.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of 
the control wheel.
Note 
						

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Mastering the basic operation
Mastering the basic operation
Shooting still images
In the   (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and 
allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2Point the camera to the 
subject.
When the camera recognizes the 
scene, the Scene Recognition icon 
and guide appear on the LCD 
monitor: (Night View),  (Tripod 
Night View),  (Night Portrait), 
(Backlight), (Backlight 
Portrait), (Portrait), 
(Landscape), or  (Macro).
Scene Recognition icon and guide
3When using a zoom lens, turn 
the zoom ring, then decide on 
your shot.
Zoom ring 
						

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Recording movies
4Press the shutter button 
halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, beeps 
sound and z lights up.
Focus indicator
5Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
2Point the camera to the subject.
3Press the MOVIE button to 
start recording.
Focus and brightness are adjusted 
automatically.
If you press the shutter button 
halfway down during recording, you 
will be able to focus more quickly.
MOVIE button
4Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. 
						

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 The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while 
recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting [Menu] t 
[Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 32, 
54).
 The angle of view of movies is narrower than that of still images. After you press 
the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded by 
displaying an empty frame on the screen.
Playing back images
xSelecting the image
Turn the control wheel.
xPlaying back movies
Notes
1Press the  (playback) 
button.
The last recorded image is displayed 
on the LCD monitor.
A still image is displayed in the 
default setting.
(playback) button
1Press   (Image Index) on 
the control wheel in playback 
mode.
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Deleting images
You can delete the image that is currently displayed.
2Press the left side of the 
control wheel repeatedly to 
select   (movie), and press 
the center.
3Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and 
press the center.
During movie playbackControl wheel operation
To pause/resume Press the center.
To fast-forward Press the right, or turn it right.
To fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it left.
To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) Turn it right during pause.
To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) Turn it left during pause.
To adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom.
1Display the desired image, 
and press [Delete].
[Delete]