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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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images
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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images
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...may become temporarily dark. When turning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Warning on the camera in a cold location. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using extremely high-precision technology so... over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to other materials may be copyrighted. The monitor may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The...
...may become temporarily dark. When turning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Warning on the camera in a cold location. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using extremely high-precision technology so... over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to other materials may be copyrighted. The monitor may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The...
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... the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side...the Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 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 ...
... the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side...the Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 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 ...
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... 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 images Copying images to your computer 121 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 125 Using... the software 129 Printing images Specifying DPOF 135 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 137 Others Specifications 140 Troubleshooting 144 Warning messages 153 Precautions 156 Index 158 10
... 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 images Copying images to your computer 121 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 125 Using... the software 129 Printing images Specifying DPOF 135 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 137 Others Specifications 140 Troubleshooting 144 Warning messages 153 Precautions 156 Index 158 10
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... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This...
... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This...
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It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 12 Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 12 Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
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... flashing: Turns the light on and off : Full charge completed For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°...
... flashing: Turns the light on and off : Full charge completed For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°...
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...a malfunction. 14 Notes • Connect the battery charger to charge them, posing a risk of the recommended operating temperature. To use your camera. Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may not be decreased. • Do not charge any country or...We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is the specified type. If you ...
...a malfunction. 14 Notes • Connect the battery charger to charge them, posing a risk of the recommended operating temperature. To use your camera. Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may not be decreased. • Do not charge any country or...We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is the specified type. If you ...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery 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 arrow. Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera
Be careful not to drop the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery 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 arrow. Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera
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...operating conditions and environment in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions with the camera. Effective use it more and more pictures. Battery capacity decreases little by little as in which each battery pack is used . Note ...start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your camera. Battery life • The battery life is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? We recommend that the battery pack can be correct under direct...
...operating conditions and environment in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to operating conditions with the camera. Effective use it more and more pictures. Battery capacity decreases little by little as in which each battery pack is used . Note ...start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your camera. Battery life • The battery life is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? We recommend that the battery pack can be correct under direct...
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Preparing the camera How 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. 17
Preparing the camera How 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. 17
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... with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. 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 getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to keep dust or debris from... dusty locations so as to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not ...
... with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. 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 getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to keep dust or debris from... dusty locations so as to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not ...
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... packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • When you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM..., purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. Setup menu 19 However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 30). If dust or debris lands on the image sensor...
... packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • When you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM..., purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. Setup menu 19 However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 30). If dust or debris lands on the image sensor...
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... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this Instruction... part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this camera.
... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this Instruction... part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this camera.
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... lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. High temperature locations such as recording or deleting images. 21 Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you cannot perform operations, such as the hot interior...
... lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. High temperature locations such as recording or deleting images. 21 Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you cannot perform operations, such as the hot interior...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... press down hard when you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with a capacity up to 16 GB ...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... press down hard when you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with a capacity up to 16 GB ...
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... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn 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 ...
... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn 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 ...
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... the eyecup, then adjust the diopter. • When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 24 To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date... dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on a light allows you are farsighted, toward -
... the eyecup, then adjust the diopter. • When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 24 To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date... dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on a light allows you are farsighted, toward -
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Eyepiece cover 25 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. The other accessories 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. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup.
Eyepiece cover 25 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. The other accessories 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. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup.
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...that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image size: L 10M Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB...The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Replace the memory card with this camera. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable 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 on...
...that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image size: L 10M Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB...The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Replace the memory card with this camera. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable 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 on...