Tusitaiala mo le Mea Pu'eata Fa'atekinolosi a le Sony RX100 III (DSCRX100M3)

1. Folasaga

The Sony RX100 III is a premium compact digital camera designed for exceptional image quality and portability. Featuring a 20.1 MP 1-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor and a high-performance 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens, it delivers stunning photos and HD video. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your camera.

Ata 1.1: Luma view of the Sony RX100 III Digital Camera.

2. Seti

2.1. O a mea oi totonu o le Pusa

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Digital Camera
• NP-BX1/M8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1240mAh)
• AC-UB10 AC Adapter
• Uaea Micro USB
• fusilima
• Strap Adapter
• Fa'amaumauga Fa'amaonia

2.2. Fa'apipi'i ma le Totogiina o ma'a

Insert the NP-BX1/M8 battery into the battery compartment located at the bottom of the camera. To charge, connect the camera to the AC-UB10 AC Adapter using the Micro USB Cable. The charging time is approximately 230 minutes.

2.3. Fa'aofiina Kata Fa'amanatu

The camera supports SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo memory cards. Insert the memory card into the designated slot until it clicks into place. Ensure the card is inserted correctly to avoid damage.

2.4. Initial Setup (Date/Time)

Upon first power-on or after a factory reset, the camera will prompt you to set the area, date, and time. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure these settings.

3. Fa'agaoioi le Meapueata

3.1. Malosi / Malosi

Oomi le ON/OFF fa'amau o lo'o i le pito i luga o le meapueata e fa'aola pe tape ai.

3.2. Ata Ata Fa'avae

The camera features a 20.1 MP 1-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor and a 24-70mm F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Use the shutter button to capture images. Half-press to focus, then fully press to take the shot.

Figure 3.1: User operating the Sony RX100 III camera, utilizing the tilting LCD screen for a low-angle shot.

3.3. Faiga Taina

Rotate the mode dial on the top of the camera to select various shooting modes, including:

• Polokalama otometi (P): Camera automatically sets aperture and shutter speed.
• Avanoa Fa'amuamua (A): Seti ma le lima le avanoa, meapueata seti le saoasaoa tapuni.
• Fa'amuamua (S): Seti ma le lima le saoasaoa tapuni, meapue seti avanoa.
• Fa'aaliga Tusia (M): Manually set both aperture and shutter speed.
• Filifiliga o Va'aiga (SCN): Optimized settings for specific scenes (e.g., Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet).
• Tifaga Faiga: Tulaga fa'apitoa mo le pu'eina o vitio.

3.4. Eletise Viewsu'e (EVF)

The camera features a pop-up electronic OLED viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots. Push the SAILIILIGA switch to extend the EVF for eye-level framing, especially useful in bright conditions.

Ata 3.2: Luga view of the Sony RX100 III with its electronic viewfinder extended.

3.5. Tilting LCD Display

The 3-inch tiltable TFT LCD with 1,229,000 dots can be adjusted for various shooting angles, including 180-degree tilt for selfies or low-angle shots.

Ata 3.3: Tua view of the Sony RX100 III with its LCD screen tilted upwards for flexible viewing.

3.6. Pueina Vitio

Record HD movies in 1080 60p/24p using XAVC S2, AVCHD, or MP4 codecs. The camera offers full exposure control during video recording. A dedicated VAITAIGA button is located on the rear of the camera.

3.7. Mama Pule

The control ring around the lens allows for precise manual adjustments of various features, such as zoom, aperture, and creative functions. It operates smoothly for quiet adjustments during video recording.

3.8. Connectivity (Wi-Fi & NFC)

Utilize built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for one-touch sharing of images to compatible smartphones and tablets, or for remote camera control using the PlayMemories Mobile app.

3.9. Built-in ND Filter

The built-in 1/8 (3 EV steps) ND filter allows for exposure adjustment in bright scenes, enabling wider photographic expression.

4. Tausiga

4.1. Fa'amamaina

Regularly clean the camera body with a soft, dry cloth. For the lens, use a lens brush or blower to remove dust, followed by a lens cleaning cloth and solution if necessary. Avoid touching the lens surface directly.

4.2. Tausiga maa

To prolong battery life, avoid exposing the battery to extreme temperatures. Store batteries in a cool, dry place when not in use. Fully charge the battery before extended shooting sessions.

4.3. Teuina

A teuina le meapueata mo se taimi umi, aveese le maa ma le memory card. Teu le meapueata i se nofoaga mago ma e leai se pefu, e sili ai i totonu o se ato po o se pusa meapueata.

5. Faʻafitauli

5.1. Mataupu masani

• Ua le ola le meapueata: Ia mautinoa ua fa'atumu le maa ma ua sa'o le fa'apipi'iina.
• Sese pepa manatua: Reinsert the memory card or try a different compatible card. Ensure the card is not full or corrupted.
• Image blurry: Check focus settings, ensure adequate lighting, and use SteadyShot image stabilization.

5.2. Toe Fa'afale

If you encounter persistent issues or wish to restore the camera to its original settings, perform a factory reset. This will delete all custom settings and registered data.

6. Fa'amatalaga

7. Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago

7.1. Fa'amatalaga Fa'amaonia

This product comes with a 1-year warranty covering labor and 1-year coverage for parts. Please refer to the included warranty documentation for full terms and conditions.

7.2. Lagolago Tagata Fa'atau

Mo nisi fesoasoani, lagolago fa'atekinisi, po'o fa'amatalaga au'aunaga, fa'amolemole asiasi i le lagolago aloaia a Sony website or contact their customer service hotline. Contact information can be found in your product's documentation or on the Sony webnofoaga.