Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 Handbook

Table of contents
Notes on using the camera ....................................................................... 2
Basic techniques for better images ........................................................... 7
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ..................................................... 7
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9
Color On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 10
Quality On "image quality" and "image size". .............................................. 11
Flash On using the flash ............................................................................... 13
Identifying parts ....................................................................................... 14
Indicators on the screen .......................................................................... 17
Changing the screen display ................................................................... 21
Using the internal memory ...................................................................... 22
Using the mode dial ................................................................................. 23
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) .................................... 24
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) .................................................. 28
Shooting with the manual exposure ........................................................ 31
Viewing images ....................................................................................... 33
Deleting images ....................................................................................... 35
Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu ........................................ 37
Menu items .............................................................................................. 40
Shooting menu ........................................................................................ 41
Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection
hnage Size: Selecting the image size:
Face Detection: Detecting the face of suhject
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Focus: Changing the focus method
White Bal: A([justing the color tones
Flash Level: At[lusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
Contrast: A([justing the contrast
Sharpness: Ac[justing the sharpness

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Super HAD CCD
Effective Pixels	8.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	2x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Maximum Resolution	3264 x 2448
Image Stabilization	Optical
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Type	Compact digital camera
Video Recording	Yes
Weight	264 g (9.3 oz)
LCD Resolution	115, 000 pixels
Battery Type	NP-BG1
Image Sensor	1/2.5 inch
Focal Length	38 - 380 mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - f/4.4
Shutter Speed	1/4 - 1/2000 sec
Storage Media	Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo
Dimensions	4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in