Sony Alpha NEX-3, Instruction Manual

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The image taken with the flash is too dark.
• If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark
because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes
with it.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
• Set the correct date and time (page 101).
• The area selected with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set the actual area by selecting
[Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting].
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter
button halfway down.
• Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of the camera. Adjust the
setting again.
The image is whitish (Flare).
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
• The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. When
using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood.
The corners of the picture are too dark.
• If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter
and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image. The
optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient
light).
The eyes of the subject come out red.
• Activate the Red Eye Reduction function (page 88).
• Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash.
Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
The image is blurred.
• The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The use of a
tripod or the flash is recommended (page 31). [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] (page 43)
and [Anti Motion Blur] (page 45) are also effective in reducing blur.
The exposure value is flashing on the LCD monitor.
• The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.
Images cannot be played back.
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a
model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 131).
• Use “PMB” to play images stored on a computer with this camera.
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