Sony NSC-GC1, NSC-GC3 User Manual

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Network Sharing

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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.

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clock

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Useful functions for shooting

11

Viewing/Editing images 13 Changing the settings - Menu/Setup 15

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15

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Battery life and memory capacity 24

Battery life and the available recording and

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Number of still images and recording time of movies 25

Troubleshooting 26

Battery and

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Viewing images 27

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power

26

Precautions 29 Specifications

31

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