Sony NSC-GC1/GC3 manual

SON~ Network Sharing Camera For details on the advanced operations, please access "Network Sharing Camera Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Instruction Manual Before operating the unit. please read this manual thoroughly. and retain it for future reference. NSC-GC1/GC3 ~ MEMORV SHU , .. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-[...]

2 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bollom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer (0 these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NSC-GC Serial No, WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Read this first CAU[...]

For Customers in Europe I Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer or this product is Sony Corporation. 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo. 10X- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmhH. Hcdeltinger Strasse 61. 70327 Stullgart. Germany. For any service or guarant[...]

4 • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other briuht b light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera ncar a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moist[...]

Table of contents Read this first " , 2 Notes on using your camera 3 Getting started 6 Checking the accessories supplied 6 1 Charging the built-in battery 7 2 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 8 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 9 To change the language 9 Shooting images easily 10 Useful functions for shooting 11 [...]

Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • USB cable (I) ss • Hand strap (I) • AC Adaptor UPA-AC05 (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (I) • AN connecting cable ( I ) • CD-ROM "Net-Sharing CAM Application Software" (I) (page 16) - Picture Motion Browser (software) - Picture Motion Browser Guide - Network Sharing Camera Handboo[...]

1 Charging the built-in battery ~ !Ulation sheet ~/CHG lamp AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) • The battery is bui It in within the camera. ORemove the insulation sheet. f)connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera, making sure the power is off. E)Plug the power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket). The ~ /CHG lamp lights[...]

2 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) o "Memory Stick Duo" cover Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" all the way in as shown in the illustration until it clicks. 8 o Open the "Memory Stick Duo" cover. e Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. e Close the &quo[...]

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 3 -1 . [Ci~~k_Se,= __ ------rr--- =0011 2 .-;;,;.--+- e Multi-selector MENU button Tilt the Multi-selector side to side and up and down to select, and press the center to set the setting. KJ,Ati----1 o LCD screen o POWER button GOpen the LCD panel to turn the power on. Open and lift the LCD panel up to a 9[...]

Shooting images easily MODE button Self-timer button Multi-selector "".LJ-~'----_ MENU button Flash button Focus range switch Ii A~~- Zoom button MOVIE button lI~o.I....- PHOTO button ~-H-- POWER button 'itt--t+- 101 (Screen display switch) button ~-.::t+- ::~: /lID (Image Size) button ~~_ a/~ (Rec mode) lamp ~/CHG lamp o Open t[...]

Useful functions for shooting Y WIT Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. f:' Close-up mode Slide the Focus range switch to :. (Close- up) when shooting a subject close-up. .M: Normal shooting (Approx. 1.0 m or farther (3 feet 3 3/8 inches or farther)) :.: Close-up shooting (Approx. 60 cm to 1.0 m (1 feet 11 5/8 inches to 3 fee[...]

12 % Selecting a camera mode Press MENU, then select the desired item in lIIOI (Camera) mode (page 15). Auto: Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the apcrture value). Also you can select various setting using the mcnu. Scene [...]

Viewing/Editing images [E (Play mode) "'v----".,,9r-- I am p M ~'~E{ (±{ (Playback zoom)~ (Index) button o (Sharemark) button 'iH--+t-- POWER button ~Jiff--++- ::~: / illJ (Delete) button o Open the LCD panel to turn the power on. You can also turn the power on by pressing POWER. MODE button -+--+-_ Multi-selector MENU but[...]

14 ~ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press ==l: / lID (Delete) and select [Select] with Jt../~ on the Multi-selector. 2 Select the images you want to delete with Jt../~/~/~, then press the Multi-selector to .- display the un (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press ==l: / lID (Delete). 4 Select 10K] wit[...]

Changing the settings - Menu/Setup e Select a setting with iJ../T. OPress MENU to turn off the menu. ~ ~ ~~~f:"~:c-aKnc. -e-.I .. - =_J 1 ! ~ (3ffllfi [c _ J REC Mode Flash Level Saturation Sharpness Setup Change REG. Folder Copy ~Language Initialize Format Create REC. Folder • Internal Memory Tool ~ Menu for shooting Camera Color Mode EV Wh[...]

16 Enjoying your computer Viewing "Network Sharing Camera Handbook" (PDF) For advanced use of your camera, see "Network Sharing Camera Handbook" (PDF). To view "Network Sharing Camera Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. ~. For Windows users 1 Turn on the compuler. 2 Place the CD-ROM (sup[...]

• Follow the terms and conditions of the agreement set by the website on using the servIce. • Termination or changes in service may occur depending on certain reasons of the website operator, etc. Including these situations, Sony is not held responsible for any troubles between customers and a third party or any loss to customers on using the s[...]

18 I Installing "Picture Motion Browser" You need to install "Picture Motion Browser" to your Windows computer before connecting your camera to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. 1 Confirm that your camera is not connected t[...]

~ Operating the "Picture Motion Browser" After you install the software, shortcut icons for "Picture Motion Browser" and "Picture Motion Browser Guide" are created on the desktop. For the basic operation of "Picture Motion Browser", see "Picture Motion Browser Guide". r::;~', Double-click to st[...]

20 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the computer. " Notes • Before turning off your camera, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above. Otherwise, files stored on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" may not be updated correctl[...]

Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer, then connect the supplied USB cable. • Perform the same procedure as described in step 8 in "Installing "Picture Motion Browser"" (page I R). 2 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer. CD Double-click the newly recognized icon ~ lDCIMl ([...]

Indicators on the screen Display Indication <"'1 Battery remaining L!l!l I U Zoom scaling Q.X1.3 .)~.) laJ ~ Camera mode (Scene c-X ~ & Selection) .. 'j'" ~ : ... ' ',~ ._-_. P Camera mode (Program) ~WB .. J);: C::I White balance II' 111 ....... 1' ... ~/":: • Close-up mode • [l] Sharp[...]

Display Indication @ Red-eye reduction ~ ~SL ® Flash mode OJ Flash charging GM 82 GM Image size G'M G'GA ~GA FINE STD Image quality (gLi'1111 Still image shooting mode [400] Remaining number of recordable images [Q]:Q[iJiLiLJ "'T""-LLI> Menu/Guide menu lJ5j~ [bPOF[~r5UIIJ> • Pressing MENU switches the men[...]

Battery life and memory capacity 24 Battery life and the available recording and playback time The tables show the approximate time (min.) that the images can be recorded/ played back with the built-in battery at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Note that the available recording and playback time may be less than those [...]

Number of still images and recording time of movies The length of time for movies and the number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The approximate recording time of movies in the default setting (Units: hour: minute: second) Capacity Movie size 320(30fps) Internal memory Approx. 4 MB 0:00:35 "Memory Stick Duo"[...]

26 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. OCheck the items below, and refer to "Network Sharing Camera Handbook" (PDF). eTurn the power off, and turn it on again after about one minute. E)Press the RESET button using a fine-tipped object, and turn on the power. tlH--+r- RESET button OConsu[...]

------------,---------- 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. Viewing i,magls Your camera cannot playback images. • Press MODE to change to the playback mode (page 13). •[...]

28 10 Re-install the USB driver by taking the following steps. CD Double-click [My Computer]. ® Right-click [SONYPICTUTIL(E:)I(disk drive)*. • The driver letter (such as (E:)) may differ depending on the computer you are uSing. @Click [Open J, double-click I USB Driverl and then double-click [setup.exe I. " Note • The computer may not ope[...]

Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot. cold or humid place [n placcs such as in a car parkcd in thc sun. the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a hcater The camera body may become discolored or deformed. and this may cause a malfunctio[...]

30 4 Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver, etc., into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and lift the cover up in the direction of the arrow. • Shift the cover while lifting it up to avoid the tab. S Take the cover off and remove the battery with the bottom surface of the camera facing down. For Customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (app[...]

Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.13 mm (1/2.5 type) CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 5040 000 (2 592 x 1 (44) pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 5040000 (2 592 x I 944) pixels (still images). Approx. 460000 (768 x 598) pixels (movies) Lens: f = 7.95 mm (48.30 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F3[...]

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I Net-sharing CAM LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material orworkmanship forthe time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or[...]