Sony Nex 3 Manual

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Checking the functions available
xCamera
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, 
and flash.
* NEX-5/5C onlyDrive ModeSelects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, 
self-timer, or bracket shooting.
(Single-shot Adv./Continuous Adv./Speed Priority 
Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./
Remote Cdr.*)
Flash ModeSelects the method used to fire the flash.
(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear 
Sync.)
AF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusing.
(Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus)
Autofocus AreaSelects the area to be focused on.
(Multi/Center/Flexible Spot)
Autofocus ModeSelects the autofocus method.
(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF)
Precision Dig. ZoomSets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used.
Face DetectionDetects people’s faces automatically, and adjusts 
focus and exposure to suit the faces.
(Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority)
Smile ShutterEach time the camera detects a smile, the camera 
releases the shutter automatically.
(Off/On)
Smile DetectionSets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for 
detecting smiles.
(Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile)
Panorama DirectionSelects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 
panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down)
Shooting Tip ListAllows you to access all shooting tips.
Display ContentsSwitches the information to be displayed on the 
shooting screen.
(Display Info./No Disp. Info./Disp. Basic Info) 
						

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xImage Size
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.
* NEX-5/5C only
xBrightness/Color
Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color 
settings such as white balance.
Still
Image SizeSelects the image size.
(3:2: L: 14M/ M: 7.4M/ S: 3.5M
16:9: L: 12M/ M: 6.3M/ S: 2.9M)
Aspect RatioSelects the aspect ratio.
(3:2/16:9)
QualitySelects the compression format.
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)
Panorama
Image SizeSelects the image size.
(Standard/Wide)
Movie
File Format* Selects the movie recording format.
(AVCHD/MP4)
Image SizeSelects the image size.
Exposure Comp.Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)
ISOSets the ISO sensitivity.
(ISO AUTO/200 - 12800)
White BalanceAdjusts the color tones according to the ambient light 
conditions.
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ 
Fluorescent/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/Custom 
Setup)
Metering ModeSelects the method used for measuring the brightness.
(Multi/Center/Spot)
Flash CompensationAdjusts the amount of flash light.
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)
DRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast automatically.
(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR) 
						

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xPlayback
Allows you to set playback functions.
xSetup
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera 
settings.
Creative StyleSelects the image processing method.
(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & 
White)
DeleteDeletes images.
(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All in Date Rng.)
Slide ShowPlays back images automatically.
(Interval/Movie Type/Repeat)
Still/Movie SelectSelects a still image or movie to play back.
(Still/Movie)
Image IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the 
index screen.
(6 Images/12 Images)
Select FolderSelects the folder of still images to play back.
Select DateSelects the date of movies to play back.
RotateRotates images.
ProtectProtects images, or cancels the protection.
(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies)
 Enlarge ImageEnlarges the image.
Volume SettingsSets the sound volume of movies.
Specify PrintingSelects the images to print, or makes printing settings.
(Multiple Img./Cancel All)
Display ContentsSwitches the information to be displayed on the 
playback screen.
(Display Info./Histogram/No Disp. Info.)
Shooting Settings
AF IlluminatorSets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim 
places.
(Auto/Off)
Red Eye ReductionProvides pre-flash before shooting when using the 
flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red.
(On/Off) 
						

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Auto ReviewSets the display time of the image right after shooting.
(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)
Grid LineTurns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the 
composition of images.
(On/Off)
HistogramDisplays the histogram of the luminance distribution.
(On/Off)
MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Off)
Color SpaceChanges the range of color reproduction.
(sRGB/AdobeRGB)
SteadyShotSets camera shake compensation.
(On/Off)
Release w/oLensSets whether or not to release the shutter when there is 
no lens.
(Enable/Disable)
Long Exposure NRSets the noise reduction processing for long exposure 
shootings.
(On/Off)
High ISO NRSets the noise reduction processing for high ISO 
sensitivity shootings.
(Auto/Weak)
Movie Audio RecSets the sound for movie recording.
(On/Off)
Main Settings
BeepSelects the sound produced when you operate the 
camera.
(AF Sound/High/Low/Off)
 LanguageSelects the language used on the screen.
Date/Time SetupSets the date and time.
Area SettingSelects the area where you are using the camera.
Help Guide DisplayTurns the Help Guide on or off.
(On/Off)
Power SaveSets the time to turn the camera to the power save 
mode.
(1 Min/5 Min/10 Min/30 Min)
LCD BrightnessSets the brightness of the LCD monitor.
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* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Do not 
use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If there is an Eye-Fi 
card inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. Display ColorSelects the color of the LCD monitor.
(Black/White/Blue/Pink)
Wide ImageSelects a method to display wide images.
(Full Screen/Normal)
Playback DisplaySelects the method used to play back portrait images.
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)
CTRL FOR HDMISets whether or not to operate the camera with an 
HDMI-compliant TV’s Remote Control.
(On/Off)
USB ConnectionSelects the method used for a USB connection.
(Mass Storage/PTP)
Cleaning ModeAllows you to clean the image sensor.
VersionDisplays the version of the camera and the lens.
Demo ModeSets whether or not to display the demonstration with 
movies.
(On/Off)
Reset DefaultResets the camera to the factory-settings.
Memory Card Tool
FormatFormats the memory card.
File NumberSelects the method used for assigning file numbers to 
images.
(Series/Reset)
Folder NameSelects the folder name format.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Select Shoot. FolderSelects the recording folder.
New FolderCreates a new folder.
Recover Image DBRepairs the image database file of movies when 
inconsistencies are found.
Display Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies and 
the recordable number of still images on the memory 
card.
Eye-Fi Setup*
Upload SettingsSets the upload function of the camera when an 
Eye-Fi card is used.
(On/Off) 
						

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Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were 
purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions 
where you purchased the card.
NEX-5C/3C do not have this function.
Functions available for each shooting mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the function 
not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
 The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting 
mode.
Shoot ModeExposure 
Comp.Self-timerContinuous 
Adv.Face 
DetectionSmile Shutter
Intelligent Auto
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Sweep Panorama––––
Anti Motion Blur–– –
Scene 
Selection––
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Program Auto
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure
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Flash modes available
The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions 
selected.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the function 
not available.
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
 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.
Shoot ModeOffAutoflashFill-flashSlow Sync.Rear Sync.
Intelligent Auto
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Sweep Panorama––––
Anti Motion Blur––––
Scene 
Selection––
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Program Auto––
Aperture Priority––
Shutter Priority––
Manual Exposure––
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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)
 Log on as Administrator.
xWindows
The following computer environment is recommended when using the 
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
*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.
*
2Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Note
OS (pre-installed)Microsoft Windows XP*
1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/
Windows 7
“PMB”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
“Image Data 
Converter SR 
Ver.3”/“Image Data 
Lightbox SR”CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more 
						

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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).
xMacintosh
The following computer environment is recommended when using the 
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
1Turn on your computer, and 
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
2Click [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.
3Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.The software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
Note
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)
“Image Data 
Converter SR 
Ver.3”/“Image Data 
Lightbox SR”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 
						

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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/
 “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.
1Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM 
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the 
hard disk icon.
4Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Note