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Table of Contents

Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7

Before your
operation

Identifying parts and screen indicators ............................ 32

Front side .................................................................... 32
Rear side ..................................................................... 33
Sides/Bottom .............................................................. 34
Switching the recording information display (DISP)

............................................................................ 35

LCD monitor (Graphic Display) ................................ 36
LCD monitor (Standard Display) ............................... 38
Viewfinder .................................................................. 40

Selecting a function/setting ............................................. 41

The functions selected by the Control button ............ 42
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43
The functions selected by the MENU button ............. 43

Shooting images

Shooting an image without camera shake ....................... 45

Correct posture ........................................................... 45
Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 46
Using a tripod ............................................................. 47

Shooting with the automatic setting............... 48

Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene

Selection) .................................................................... 51

Taking portrait photos  .......................................... 52
Taking landscape photos  ...................................... 53
Taking small-subject photos  ................................ 54
Taking moving-subject photos  ............................. 55

Taking sunset photos ........................................... 56
Taking night view photos .................................... 57

Summary of Contents for A230

Page 1: ...wers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR A230 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images ...

Page 2: ...ptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contac...

Page 3: ...ubject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 UL is an internationally recognized safety organization This product has received UL Listing If you have any questions about this produ...

Page 4: ...that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan M...

Page 5: ...n the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to co...

Page 6: ...e supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Notice for customers in the United Kingdom ...

Page 7: ...e camera under direct sunlight attach the lens cap Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the monitor will function normally Do not press against the LCD monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Warning on ...

Page 8: ...5 LCD monitor Graphic Display 36 LCD monitor Standard Display 38 Viewfinder 40 Selecting a function setting 41 The functions selected by the Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 Shooting with th...

Page 9: ...us method to suit the movement of the subject Autofocus mode 72 Selecting the focus area AF area 73 Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 74 Using the flash 75 Performing wireless flash shooting 78 Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering 79 Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation 79 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash co...

Page 10: ...1 Deleting images Delete 102 Viewing images on a TV screen 104 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 108 Setting the method for recording on a memory card 110 Changing the noise reduction setting 112 Changing the functions of the control dial 113 Changing other settings 114 Setting the LCD monitor 116 Confirming the version of the camera 118 Resetting to the default 119 Viewing ...

Page 11: ...ces BC VH1 Battery charger 1 Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the U S A and Canada Rechargeable battery pack NP FH50 1 USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 Eyepiece cover 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera CD ROM Application Software for α camera 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Instruction Manual This manual 1 ...

Page 12: ...NP FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery pack supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted It can also be used when it has not been fully charged Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks ...

Page 13: ... Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0 15 seconds Slow flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1 5 seconds 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off Full charge completed For customers in the U S A and Canada For customers in countries regions ...

Page 14: ... the CHARGE lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Notes Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket When charging is finished disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet wall socket and remove the battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack on th...

Page 15: ...tery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow Be careful not to drop the battery pack Lock lever ...

Page 16: ...low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently use continuous shooting of...

Page 17: ... to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place to prolong the battery life ...

Page 18: ...button Do not use force when attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise u...

Page 19: ...n the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning mode in the Setup menu page 30 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body ca...

Page 20: ...media are referred to as the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the SD memory card in this Instruction Manual 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media or an SD memory card Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated Face side SD memory card Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to use using t...

Page 21: ...y be corrupted Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly magnetized material or use the memory card in a static prone or electrically noisy environment We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer When you carry or store the memory card put it in the case supplied with it Do not expose the memory card to water Do not touch the terminal section of...

Page 22: ...mall children They might accidentally swallow it Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick PRO Duo media functions This is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption tech...

Page 23: ...n the camera on To turn the camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the control button 3 Select each item with b B and set the numeric value with v V When changing the sequence of YYYY MM DD first select YYYY MM DD with b B then change it with v V 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items then press the center of the control button ...

Page 24: ...just the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder Turn the dial toward when you are far sighted toward when you are near sighted Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward to remove the eyecup then adjust the diopter When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier sold sepa...

Page 25: ...ries are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 12 Battery charger page 12 Power cord mains lead not supplied in the U S A and Canada page 12 USB cable pages 122 138 CD ROM page 130 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera You can also attach the eyepiece cover page 26 on the strap Eyepiece cover ...

Page 26: ...ensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash In such cases turn off both Eye Start AF page 71 and Auto off w VF page 117 Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup 1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward 2 Slide the ...

Page 27: ...memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions Image size L 10M Aspect ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo media Units Images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the curr...

Page 28: ...conditions of use The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Quality is set to Fine Autofocus mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imagin...

Page 29: ...ing a commercially available blower If dust lands on the image sensor it may appear on the photo image Turn the camera to the cleaning mode then clean it using a blower page 30 Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera Using this may cause a malfunction Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth...

Page 30: ...er during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter The cleaning should be completed quickly The use of an AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Cleaning the image sensor 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 16 2 Press the MENU button then select 3 with b B on the control button MENU but...

Page 31: ...6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower Complete the cleaning quickly Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera When cleaning the image sensor do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off ...

Page 32: ...of operation A Shutter button 48 B Power switch 23 C Control dial 62 113 D Self timer lamp 90 E Lens contacts F Remote sensor G Mirror H Mount I Built in flash 75 J Image sensor position mark 71 K Mode dial 48 68 L Lens release button 19 M Focus mode switch 69 74 Do not directly touch these parts Front side ...

Page 33: ...justment dial 24 G For shooting Exposure button 79 For viewing Zoom in button 95 H Fn Function button 43 I Control button Enter 41 Spot AF button 73 J Control button When the menu is turned on v V b B 41 When the menu is turned off DISP 35 94 89 ISO 82 75 K Delete button 102 L Playback button 94 Do not directly touch these parts Rear side ...

Page 34: ...IN terminal When connecting the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera J Battery cover 15 K Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage t...

Page 35: ...P Press DISP on the control button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display When you rotate the camera to a vertical position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position Standard Display No display Graphic Display Default setting ...

Page 36: ... pages in parentheses for details of operation A B The pointer indicates the current value C LCD monitor Graphic Display Display Indication P A S M Mode dial 48 68 1 125 Shutter speed 63 F5 6 Aperture 61 SteadyShot 46 Display Indication Shutter speed indicator 63 Aperture indicator 61 Display Indication Flash mode 75 Red eye reduction 77 Drive mode 89 2 0 Exposure compensation 79 ISO AUTO ISO sens...

Page 37: ...Before your operation 37 D Display Indication Remaining battery 16 Image quality 109 Image size 108 Aspect ratio 108 Memory card 20 100 Remaining number of recordable images 27 ...

Page 38: ...speed 63 F5 6 Aperture 61 2 0 Exposure 79 SteadyShot 46 Display Indication Flash mode 75 Red eye reduction 77 Exposure compensation 79 Flash compensation 80 EV scale 66 92 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 82 Drive mode 89 Focus mode 72 AF area 73 Metering mode 81 Creative Style 86 AWB 7500K G9 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter 83 D Range Optimizer 86 Display Indication ...

Page 39: ...Before your operation 39 C Display Indication Remaining battery 16 Image quality 109 Image size 108 Aspect ratio 108 Memory card 20 100 Remaining number of recordable images 27 ...

Page 40: ...ns supplied with the flash Viewfinder Display Indication AF area 73 Shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 108 Display Indication Flash compensation 80 Flash charging 75 WL Wireless flash 78 High speed sync Manual focus 74 z Focus 125 Shutter speed 63 5 6 Aperture 61 EV scale 66 92 0 Shooting unavailable warning 89 Camera shake warning 46 SteadyShot scale 46 Aspect ratio 16 9 108 ...

Page 41: ...hite balance t Select the desired setting When you start an operation an operation guide of control button functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Please refer to the guide when operating the camera The step by step description of the above example is as follows Example When the Fn button is pressed From the menu list use the control button to move the cursor to the setting of your...

Page 42: ...h the control button DISP Display pages 35 94 Flash page 75 ISO page 82 Drive mode page 89 Single shot adv page 89 2 Select White balance with v V b B on the control button then press the center z to execute 3 Following the operation guide select and execute the desired function For example to change select with v V adjust the value to with b B then press the center z to execute Operation guide ME...

Page 43: ...er operations The functions selected by the Fn Function button Shooting mode Viewing mode Autofocus mode 72 Metering mode 81 White balance 83 AF area 73 D RangeOptimizer 86 Creative Style 86 Delete 102 Image Index 96 Specify Printing 135 Slide show 97 Protect 101 Rotate 95 The functions selected by the MENU button Recording menu 1 Image size 108 Aspect ratio 108 Quality 109 Flash compens 80 AF ill...

Page 44: ...play 94 Setup menu 1 LCD brightness 116 Power save 114 CTRL FOR HDMI 106 Display Color 114 Help Guide disp 114 2 Date Time setup 115 Language 115 File number 110 Folder name 110 Select folder 111 New folder 111 3 USB connection 122 137 Audio signals 114 Cleaning mode 30 Version 118 Reset default 119 ...

Page 45: ...ra shake follow the instructions below Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point 2 Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow ...

Page 46: ...ction MENU button t 1 t SteadyShot t Off Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway Wait for the SteadyShot scale indicator scale to go down and then press the shutter button down slowly Due to potential camera shake the Camera shake warning indicator flashes in the...

Page 47: ...conditions Shooting with slow shutter speeds which are typically used in night time shooting Shooting a close subject such as in macro shooting Shooting with a telescopic lens Note When using a tripod deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function page 46 Using a tripod ...

Page 48: ...ion of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 114 1 Set the mode dial to or Flash Off 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF page 71 Focus area 3 Place the desired subject within the focus area If the Camera shake warning indicator f...

Page 49: ...on halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed z or Focus indicator lights up page 70 Focus indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot Pressing the shutter button after the SteadyShot scale indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective SteadyShot scale indicator Zoom ring ...

Page 50: ...e the camera turns on the automatic setting function many features will be unavailable such as exposure compensation ISO setting If you want to adjust various settings set the mode dial to P then shoot your subject ...

Page 51: ...ting for the subject When you turn the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 114 Note The camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function many features will be unavailable such as exposure compensation ISO...

Page 52: ...Use the lens hood sold separately to shoot backlit subjects Use the red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 77 Set the flash mode to Flash Off when you shoot without the flash page 75 Taking portrait photos This mode is suitable for zBlurring away backgrounds and sharpening the subject zExpressing skin tones softly Shooting techniques ...

Page 53: ...the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle Set the flash mode to Fill flash when you shoot with the flash page 75 Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for zShooting the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Shooting techniques ...

Page 54: ...Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet When shooting in macro mode the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use a tripod to achieve better results Set the flash mode to Flash Off when you shoot without the flash page 75 Taking small subject photos This mode is suitable for zShooting close subjects such as flowers insects dishes or small goods Shooting techniques ...

Page 55: ...the shutter button is pressed Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment Set the flash mode to Fill flash when you shoot with the flash page 75 Taking moving subject photos This mode is suitable for zShooting moving subjects outdoors or in bright places Shooting techniques ...

Page 56: ...lor compared with other modes This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise Set the flash mode to Fill flash when you shoot with the flash page 75 Taking sunset photos This mode is suitable for zShooting the red of the sunset beautifully Shooting techniques ...

Page 57: ...ubject does not move to prevent the image from blurring The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended Note The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene Taking night view photos This mode is suitable for zShooting night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Shooting techniques ...

Page 58: ... the image by controlling the amount of exposure the amount of light the camera takes in which is the most important factor in photo shooting Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure When using a faster shutter speed the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time This means less time for the camera to take in light resulting in a darker picture To take a brighter picture y...

Page 59: ...Shooting images 59 When you turn the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 114 ...

Page 60: ...e keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 69 to 93 Set the flash mode to Fill flash when you shoot with the flash page 75 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject ...

Page 61: ... the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes shallower zShooting the depth of the scenery Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes deeper 1 Set the mode dial to A ...

Page 62: ...he aperture value F number with the control dial Smaller F number The foreground and background of the subject are blurred Larger F number The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture Aperture F number 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatic...

Page 63: ...is mode is suitable for zShooting a moving subject at a moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement zTracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject 1 Set the mode dial to S ...

Page 64: ...ction Set the flash mode to Fill flash when you shoot with the flash page 75 However when using the flash if you close the aperture a larger F number by making the shutter speed slower the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial Shutter speed 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct...

Page 65: ...g by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed and while pressing the button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture You can select the item the control dial adjusts shutter speed or aperture with Ctrl dial setup page 113 button Shutter speed Aperture F number ...

Page 66: ...g to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range page 77 The EV scale in M mode 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker Metered Manual Exposure value You can confirm the exposure value on the EV scale on the Standard Display or on the screen of the viewfinder The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond...

Page 67: ... is suitable for zShooting trails of light such as fireworks zShooting trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated BULB 3 While pressing the button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number button ...

Page 68: ...e Commander Notes When using a tripod turn off the SteadyShot function page 46 The longer the exposure time the more conspicuous the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long exp NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Press and hold the s...

Page 69: ...uipped with a focus mode switch Lens Always set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF The lens is not equipped with a focus mode switch Camera Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF 2 When th...

Page 70: ...a building A subject that is very bright or glittering such as the sun the body of an automobile or the surface of water Ambient light is not sufficient 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to z or below The sensor used for focusing in the AF area illuminated in red page 73 Focus area sensor Focus ind...

Page 71: ...AF function MENU button t 1 t Eye Start AF t Off When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier sold separately or the FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately to the camera setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance bet...

Page 72: ...tofocus mode Single shot AF The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down Automatic AF The Autofocus mode is switched between Single shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continue...

Page 73: ...ing or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause Selecting the focus area AF area Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly Area Wide The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing within the AF area If you press and hold the center of the control button you can adjus...

Page 74: ...h the control button is used When using a tele converter sold separately etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly page 24 The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF 2 When the lens is not...

Page 75: ...h pops up automatically if it is dark or you are shooting into the light 1 on the control button t Select the desired setting 2 After the flash has finished charging shoot the subject Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter Lit The flash has been charged and is ready to fire When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in ...

Page 76: ... prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary depending on the lens When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection the Slow sync Rear sync and Wireless items cannot be selected Flash Off Does not fire even if it is dark Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light Fill flash Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shootin...

Page 77: ... 1 t AF illuminator t Off To use the red eye reduction The red eye reduction reduces the red eye phenomenon by providing pre flash low flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash MENU button t 1 t Red eye reduc t On Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 ISO setting AUTO 1 4 7 1 m 4 6 23 feet 1 5 m 3 3 16 feet 1 3 6 m 3 3 11 feet 100 1 3 6 m 3 3 11 feet 1 2 5 m 3 3 8 2 feet 1 1 8 m 3 3 5 9 feet ...

Page 78: ... The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light causes your external fla...

Page 79: ... to either the side or the side depending on your preference You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation 1 Press the button to display the exposure compensation screen button 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial Toward over Brightens an im...

Page 80: ...exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection If you have adjusted the flash level appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is pulled up When you adjust it be careful not to forget to reset the value The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash eff...

Page 81: ...ecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Metering mode Multi segment This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the screen this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen Spot This mode measures light at or arou...

Page 82: ... When the exposure mode is set to P A S and ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set between ISO 100 and ISO 400 The AUTO setting is not provided in recording mode M If you change the recording mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 100 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions 1 Press ISO on the control button to display the ISO screen 2 Select the desired value with v V on ...

Page 83: ...posure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection White balance is fixed to AWB Auto WB and you cannot select other modes If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases Fn button t White balance t Select the desired setting When AWB is ...

Page 84: ... to suit a specific light source the color tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Shooting technique Registering the color tones Custom white balance 1 Fn button t White balance t 2 Select SET with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the focus area l...

Page 85: ...et the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value To call the custom white balance setting Fn button t White balance t Custom Note If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account Take pictures with the flash in later shootings 4 Press the center of the control button The monitor returns to the r...

Page 86: ...sy Correcting the brightness of the image D Range Optimizer Off No optimization Standard When there is a sharp contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background which is common when shooting into the sun the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast Advanced By dividing the image into small areas the camera anal...

Page 87: ...shooting portraits Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Night view The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun B W For shooting images in black and white monotone Contrast The higher the value ...

Page 88: ... result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation Changing the range of color reproduction Color Space sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use sRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out t...

Page 89: ... Scene Selection you cannot shoot single shot The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 2 5 images per second Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions Shooting single shot on the control button t Single shot adv Shooting continuously 1 on the control button t Continuous adv 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When ...

Page 90: ...f timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake Self timer Cont is convenient to prevent failure because the camera continuously shoots either three or five images after a 10 second pause To cancel the self timer Press on the control button Fine Standard No limit Until the memory card is full RAW JPEG 3 images RAW 6 images Using the self timer 1 on the control button t Self timer t Select the des...

Page 91: ...hooting is finished When the flash is fired flash bracket shooting is used to shift the amount of flash light To shoot press the shutter button shot by shot _ EV displayed with is the step currently selected Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure bracket 1 on the control button t Bracket Cont t Select the desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The base exposure i...

Page 92: ...ber of indices as the number of recordable images is displayed on the EV scale However in flash bracket shooting the indices are not displayed in the viewfinder When the bracket shooting starts the indices that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one If the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released br 1 appears Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket When flash bracket...

Page 93: ...ss Remote Commander sold separately Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander Note Use the eyepiece cover page 26 Shooting with the Remote Commander 1 on the control button t Remote Commander 2 Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Remote Commander to the remote sensor and shoot the image ...

Page 94: ...ol button the screen changes as follows To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button t 1 t PlaybackDisplay t Select the desired setting Note When you play back the image on a TV or a computer the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if Manual rotate is selected 1 Press the button button 2 Select an image with b B on the control...

Page 95: ... for closer examination This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image Rotating an image 1 Fn button t Rotate 2 Press the center of the control button The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation repeat step 2 Once you rotate the image the image is played back in the rotated position even if you turn off the power Enlarging images 1 Display the i...

Page 96: ...To return to the single image screen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image To select a folder 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v V b B on the control button Image size Scaling range L Approx 1 1 12 M Approx 1 1 9 1 S Approx 1 1 6 1 Switching to the display of the image list 1Select the folder bar with b B on the control button then press the center 2...

Page 97: ... have been played back You can view the previous next image with b B on the control button To pause the slide show Press the center of the control button Pressing again starts the slide show again To end in the middle of the slide show Press the button To choose the interval between the images in slide show Fn button t Slide show t Interval t Select the desired number of seconds To play back repea...

Page 98: ...ic information display Display Indication Memory card 20 100 0003 Folder file number 127 Protect 101 DPOF3 DPOF set 135 Image quality 109 Image size 108 Aspect ratio 108 Remaining battery warning 16 1 125 Shutter speed 63 F3 5 Aperture 61 ISO100 ISO sensitivity 82 2009 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number total number of images ...

Page 99: ...16 Display Indication Histogram 100 P A S M Mode dial 48 68 1 125 Shutter speed 63 F3 5 Aperture 61 ISO100 ISO sensitivity 82 0 3 Exposure compensation 79 0 3 Flash compensation 80 Metering mode 81 35mm Focal length 142 Creative Style 86 AWB 1 5500K M1 White balance Auto Preset Color temperature Color filter 83 D Range Optimizer 86 2009 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number total number of...

Page 100: ...will change the histogram accordingly The right illustration is an example Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture making the entire histogram shift to the bright side right side If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side the histogram will shift to the other side Both ends of the histogram show a high key or low key portion It is ...

Page 101: ...ted images canceling the protection of the selected images 1 Fn button t Protect t Marked images 2 Select the image you want to protect with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button A mark appears on the selected image To cancel a selection press the center again 3 To protect other images repeat step 2 4 Press the Fn button 5 Select OK with v on the control button then...

Page 102: ...otected images cannot be deleted Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button button 2 Select Delete with v then press the center of the control button Deleting the selected images 1 Fn button t Delete t Marked images 2 Select the images you want to delete with the control button then press the center of the control button A mark appear...

Page 103: ...n 5 Select Delete with v on the control button then press the center of the control button Deleting all the images in the folder 1 Fn button t Image Index t Select the desired number of images 2 Select the folder bar with b on the control button Folder bar 3 Press the center of the control button then select the folder you want to delete with v V 4 Press the button 5 Select Delete with v then pres...

Page 104: ...suitable for connection to your TV on the other end 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the TV 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with b B on the control button The LCD monitor on the camera does not turned on 1 T...

Page 105: ...photo like expression of subtle textures and colors To use your camera abroad The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV...

Page 106: ...1 Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera page 104 The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen 2 Press the LINK MENU button on the TV Remote Control 3 Operate with the control button on the TV Remote Control Delete Selects the method for deleting images from single or all images page 102 Image Index Switches to the image index screen...

Page 107: ...unction 107 If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection set CTRL FOR HDMI in the Setup menu to Off ...

Page 108: ...W image with Quality the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor MENU button t 1 t Aspect ratio t Select the desired ratio Image size L 10M 3872 2592 pixels M 5 6M 2896 1936 pixels S 2 5M 1920 1280 pixels L 8 4M 3872 2176 pixels M 4 7M 2896 1632 pixels S 2 1M 1920 1088 pixels Aspect ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio ...

Page 109: ...ndard if you play back and enlarge an image recorded in RAW format Quality RAW File format RAW raw data This format does not perform any digital processing on the images Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor RAW JPEG File format RAW raw data JPEG A RAW image and a J...

Page 110: ...il the number reaches 9999 Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned When the folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the memory card is formatted Selecting the folder name format S...

Page 111: ... folder t Select the desired folder Note You cannot select the folder when you select the setting Date form Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button t 1 t Format t OK Notes During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit Format the memory card using the camera If you format it on a comput...

Page 112: ...ous self timer images even when it is set to On When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot turn off noise reduction When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button t 2 t High ISO ...

Page 113: ...n set the camera so that the adjustable item the shutter speed or the aperture value can be selected using only the control dial It is convenient if you select the most commonly used item when adjusting the exposure MENU button t 1 t Ctrl dial setup t Select the desired setting Changing the function of the control dial ...

Page 114: ...m the next operation quickly MENU button t 1 t Help Guide disp t Off You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode Power save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button t 1 t Power save t Select the desired time Note Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camer...

Page 115: ...ng your setup 115 Resets the date See page 23 for details MENU button t 2 t Date Time setup t Set up the date and time MENU button t 2 t Language t Select the language Setting the date Selecting the language ...

Page 116: ...e shooting You can change the displayed time MENU button t 1 t Auto review t Select the desired setting Note In auto review the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if PlaybackDisplay is set to Auto rotate page 94 Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting Auto review ...

Page 117: ...ewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button t 1 t Auto off w VF t Off Keeping the LCD monitor tuned on while looking into the viewfinder ...

Page 118: ...the version when a firmware update is released MENU button t 3 t Version Note An update can be performed only when the battery level is three remaining battery icons or more We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately Displaying the version ...

Page 119: ...layback display 94 Single image screen with recording information Drive mode 89 Single shot adv ISO 82 AUTO Flash mode 75 Autoflash or Flash Off Metering mode 81 Multi segment Autofocus mode 72 AF A White balance 83 AWB Auto white balance Custom white balance 84 5500K D RangeOptimizer 86 Standard Creative Style 86 Standard Items Reset to Image size 108 L 10M Aspect ratio 108 3 2 Quality 109 Fine F...

Page 120: ... Items Reset to Specify Printing Date imprint 139 Off Slide show Interval 97 3 sec Slide show Repeat 97 Off PlaybackDisplay 94 Auto rotate Items Reset to LCD brightness 116 0 Power save 114 10 sec CTRL FOR HDMI 106 On Display Color 114 White Help Guide disp 114 On File number 110 Series Folder name 110 Standard form USB connection 122 138 Mass Storage Audio signals 114 On ...

Page 121: ... Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 1 3 v10 5 USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using O...

Page 122: ...e camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor sold separately When you copy images to your computer using an insufficiently charged battery pack copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 4 Turn on the camera and the computer 5 Check that USB connection in 3 is set to Mass Storage 6 Connect the camera and your computer The AutoPlay wizar...

Page 123: ...o view files For Windows XP Open folder to view files t OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click Computer For Windows XP My Computer t Removable Disk 2 Double click DCIM You can also import images directly using PMB 3 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display t...

Page 124: ...ite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name you may not be able to play back that image with your camera page 127 1 Double click the newly recognized icon t DCIM t the folder where the images you wan...

Page 125: ...ed page 132 Double click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file Perform each procedure for Windows or Macintosh listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the camera For Windows 1 Click Start t Documents If you are using Windows 2000 double click My Documents on the desktop 2 Double click the desired image file The imag...

Page 126: ...k USB Mass Storage Device t Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK The device is disconnected x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer ...

Page 127: ...ed using this camera The first three digits show the folder number BYou can create a folder in date form page 110 You cannot record play back any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows ssss file number stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same JPEG files DSC0ssss JPG ...

Page 128: ...lick Rename Change the file name to DSC0ssss Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for images is JPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order 1 Right click the image file then click Copy 2...

Page 129: ...ft Windows XP 1 SP3 Windows Vista 2 SP1 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster is recommended RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 768 dots or more Recommended environment for using PMB OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP 1 SP3 Windows Vista 2 SP1 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 S...

Page 130: ...trator Installing the software 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer t SONYPICTUTIL t Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the install...

Page 131: ...nstalled and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB PMB Guide 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the IDS_INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the IDS_INST pkg file in the copy to folder ...

Page 132: ...a Converter SR x Windows Double click the shortcut of Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start t All Programs t Sony Image Data Suite t Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 To exit click the button on the upper right corner of the screen x Macintosh Double click Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Applications fol...

Page 133: ...folder from the Applications folder To exit click a quit item from the Image Data Lightbox SR menu Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Print or save still images with the date Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive For details on PMB refer to PMB Guide To start PMB Guide double click the shortcut of PMB Guide on the desktop When starting up from the start me...

Page 134: ... t Sony Picture Utility t PMB To exit the PMB click button on the upper right corner of the screen Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later ...

Page 135: ...on using the Fn button is described Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files You can specify any number up to 9 Fn button t Specify Printing t DPOF setup t All images or Cancel all t OK t OK Specifying unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 Fn button t Specify Printing t DPOF setup t Marked images t OK 2 Select the image with b B on the control button 3 Select the number of sheets with the ...

Page 136: ...he same value will be used for all images You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer Fn button t Specify Printing t Date imprint t On Note This function may not be provided depending on the printer Dating images ...

Page 137: ... do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association Stage 1 Setting the camera 1 MENU button t 3 t USB connection t PTP 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have been recorded on 3 Select the type of memory...

Page 138: ...press the center of the control button To cancel press the center again 2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images 3 Press the MENU button and set up each item For details on setting items see PictBridge menu 4 Select Print t OK in the menu then press the center of the control button The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears press the center of the...

Page 139: ...ecified on all the selected images Paper size Date imprint Unmark all After the message appears select OK then press the center of the control button on each image is cleared after printing images When you cancel your specification without printing images select this item PictBridge menu Auto Printer setup 9 13cm 3 5 5 89 127 mm Hagaki 100 147 mm 10 15cm 10 15 cm 4 6 101 6 152 4 mm A6 4 1 5 8 105 ...

Page 140: ...mechanism Auto Focus System System TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors 9 points 8 lines with center cross hair sensor Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx 1 to 5 m 3 3 to 16 4 feet Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Field of View 0 95 Magnification 0 83 with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m 1 Eye Relief Approximately 16 5 mm from the eyepiece 10...

Page 141: ... pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FH50 Others PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 128 97 67 5 mm 5 1 8 3 7 8 2 3 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 450 g 15 9 oz without batteries memory card and body accessories Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline compliant ...

Page 142: ...mm format film camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format film camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format film camera On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camer...

Page 143: ... of HDMI Licensing LLC Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States The SDHC logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark...

Page 144: ...runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 156 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 12 The battery pack is dead page 16 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 15 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 12 The battery pack i...

Page 145: ...ar in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 24 The image has not been recorded A memory card is not inserted The shutter does not release You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The position of the memory card switch is wrong Set it to the correct po...

Page 146: ...AF to On page 71 Press the shutter button halfway down The flash does not work The flash mode is set to Autoflash If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail set the flash mode to Fill flash page 75 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The flash takes too long to recharge The flash...

Page 147: ...ttach a lens hood sold separately 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 th...

Page 148: ...k whether the connection is correct page 104 Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 101 You have deleted an image by mistake Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete page 101 You cannot mark a DPOF mark You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images You do not know if the OS of your computer is compati...

Page 149: ...images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera page 111 The image cannot be played back on a computer If you are using PMB refer to the PMB Guide Consult the computer or software manufacturer After making a USB connection PMB does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 122 You do not know how to operate the software supplied Se...

Page 150: ...int an image shot with the aspect ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your own printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edg...

Page 151: ...e USB cable RAW images cannot be printed Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed is printed on the date inserted part of the image Images that do not have the recording data time information cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date imprint to Off and print the image again page 139 Cannot print the image at the size selected Di...

Page 152: ...removed when the power switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not illuminated pages 15 34 The camera does not work properly Turn off the camera Remove the battery pack and insert it again If an AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord If the camera is hot allow it to cool down before trying this corrective p...

Page 153: ... previous data in the memory card is erased It may take a some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Card error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format has failed Reinsert Memory Stick Reinsert SD memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty This...

Page 154: ... USB cable and connect it again Camera overheating Allow it to cool The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again Camera error System error Turn the power off remove the battery pack then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servic...

Page 155: ...Others 155 Unable to mark You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted Printer busy Check the printer ...

Page 156: ...r Lens Cap ALC R55 also On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a ...

Page 157: ...cord one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong rad...

Page 158: ...LB shooting 67 C Center weighted 81 Charging battery pack 12 Cleaning mode 30 Color Space 88 Compression ratio 109 Continuous AF 72 Continuous bracket 91 Continuous shooting 89 Contrast 86 Control button 41 42 Creative Style 86 Ctrl dial setup 113 CTRL FOR HDMI 106 Custom white balance 84 D Date imprint 136 Date Time setup 23 115 DC IN terminal 34 Delete 102 Depth of field 58 Diopter adjustment 24...

Page 159: ... High speed sync 40 Histogram 100 I Image Data Converter SR 132 Image Data Lightbox SR 132 Image Index 96 Image quality 109 Image size 108 ISO sensitivity 82 J JPEG 109 L Landscape 53 Language 115 LCD brightness 116 LCD monitor 35 98 Lens 18 Long exp NR 112 M Macro 54 Manual exposure 65 Manual focus 74 Memory card switch 20 Memory Stick Duo 20 Memory Stick PRO Duo 20 Menu 43 Metering mode 81 Moist...

Page 160: ...et 119 Rotate 95 S Saturation 86 Scene Selection 51 SD memory card 20 Select folder 111 Self timer 90 Set the clock 23 115 Sharpness 86 Shooting 48 Shoulder strap 25 Shutter speed 58 63 Shutter speed priority 63 Single shot AF 72 Slide show 97 Slow sync 75 Specifications 140 Sports Action 55 Spot 81 SteadyShot function 46 Sunset 56 U USB connection 122 138 V Version 118 Viewfinder 40 Viewing image...

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