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... of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DSLR-A230 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal ...objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a...
... of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DSLR-A230 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal ...objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a...
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...expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by returning... from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is connected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...
...expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by returning... from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is subject to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is connected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired...
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...could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources. The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative ... Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic...
...could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources. The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative ... Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic...
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... to direct sunlight. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of pictures in this...
... to direct sunlight. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of pictures in this...
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Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking 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 ...
Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking 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 ...
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... NPFH50 (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied 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 manual) (1) ...
... NPFH50 (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied 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 manual) (1) ...
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It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully depleted. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 12 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger.
It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully depleted. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 12 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger.
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...: Charging Light off : Full charge completed For customers in the U.S.A. When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the battery back or charging conditions. Full charge Normal charge Approx. 265 min. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera...lead) CHARGE lamp About charging time • Time required to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on the remaining capacity of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds. ...
...: Charging Light off : Full charge completed For customers in the U.S.A. When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the battery back or charging conditions. Full charge Normal charge Approx. 265 min. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera...lead) CHARGE lamp About charging time • Time required to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on the remaining capacity of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds. ...
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... occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If you attempt 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 electrocution and burns. • If the battery charger is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. To use...
... occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If you attempt 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 electrocution and burns. • If the battery charger is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. To use...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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. 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. Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera
Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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. 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. Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera
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... the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used with your camera. An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is that the battery pack has reached the end of continuous shooting slows down. Available battery packs Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be correct under direct sunlight. What...Effective use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is a lithium-ion battery pack that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to ON and check the level on and...
... the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used with your camera. An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is that the battery pack has reached the end of continuous shooting slows down. Available battery packs Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be correct under direct sunlight. What...Effective use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is a lithium-ion battery pack that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to ON and check the level on and...
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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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... recording or deleting images. 21 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power.
... recording or deleting images. 21 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power.
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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. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. 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.
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. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. 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.
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... off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of the [3:2] aspect ratio. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - At an ambient temperature of... to [RAW], the number is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus mode] is the same as that of images that can be recorded is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the table above.
... off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of the [3:2] aspect ratio. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - At an ambient temperature of... to [RAW], the number is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus mode] is the same as that of images that can be recorded is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the table above.
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...using only the blower and the anti-dust function. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 30 The use of an AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) is fully charged (page 16). 2 Press the MENU... 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the control button. After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is (three remaining battery icons) or more. You can cause damage to the shutter. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. appears. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then ...
...using only the blower and the anti-dust function. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 30 The use of an AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) is fully charged (page 16). 2 Press the MENU... 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the control button. After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is (three remaining battery icons) or more. You can cause damage to the shutter. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. appears. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then ...
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... in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area...
... in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). J Battery cover (15) K Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. Sides/Bottom A HDMI ...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). J Battery cover (15) K Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. Sides/Bottom A HDMI ...
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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) 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) Before your operation 37
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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) 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) Before your operation 39