Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
Instruction Manual
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It can be charged even when it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Light on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Approx. 175 min. • The charging ...a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging time • Time required to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14
It can be charged even when it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Light on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Approx. 175 min. • The charging ...a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging time • Time required to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14
Instruction Manual
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...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. You may have been installed. To use your camera abroad - Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery pack in... the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the ...
...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. You may have been installed. To use your camera abroad - Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery pack in... the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the ...
Instruction Manual
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...eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the strap. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.... The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 14)...
...eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the strap. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.... The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 14)...
Instruction Manual
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...can be completed quickly. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 32 Continue?" The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. Low battery power during cleaning can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function. After the image sensor.... The use of the controller. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the controller, and press the center of an AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) is recommended. • Do not use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below.
...can be completed quickly. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 32 Continue?" The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. Low battery power during cleaning can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function. After the image sensor.... The use of the controller. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the controller, and press the center of an AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) is recommended. • Do not use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below.
Instruction Manual
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...; When connecting the ACVQ900AM AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor/Charger to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug on the camera. Sides/Bottom Before your operation A VIDEO...REMOTE terminal. H Battery cover (17) I Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 37 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
...; When connecting the ACVQ900AM AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor/Charger to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug on the camera. Sides/Bottom Before your operation A VIDEO...REMOTE terminal. H Battery cover (17) I Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 37 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Instruction Manual
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... your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack,... copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3 Turn on the camera and the computer. 4 Check that [...
... your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack,... copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3 Turn on the camera and the computer. 4 Check that [...
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...AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 MENU button t 2 t [USB connection] t [PTP] 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly ...to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have been recorded on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW data files...
...AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 MENU button t 2 t [USB connection] t [PTP] 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly ...to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have been recorded on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW data files...
Instruction Manual
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...On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. For example, by using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)) Exif Exif Ver.2.21 USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) BC-VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC... subject to 104°F) (When using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Others 149 Mass Approx.582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz) (without batteries, memory card and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to change ...
...On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. For example, by using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F)) Exif Exif Ver.2.21 USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) BC-VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC... subject to 104°F) (When using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Others 149 Mass Approx.582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz) (without batteries, memory card and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to change ...
Instruction Manual
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...; Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (page 16), or use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 128). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it in the correct direction (page 21). ...be played back on a computer. • If you are using a memory card formatted by your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of each software. You do not know how to operate the software (supplied). • See the...
...; Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (page 16), or use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 128). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it in the correct direction (page 21). ...be played back on a computer. • If you are using a memory card formatted by your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of each software. You do not know how to operate the software (supplied). • See the...
Instruction Manual
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...). appears when you turn on the camera. • The camera has been left unused for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 159 Others Charge the battery...lost every time the battery pack is used, disconnect the power cord. The camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for sometime with a low battery or ...
...). appears when you turn on the camera. • The camera has been left unused for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 159 Others Charge the battery...lost every time the battery pack is used, disconnect the power cord. The camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for sometime with a low battery or ...
Instruction Manual
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...pack or use card. Format? • The memory card was formatted on another device. It may not be able to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be displayed. Card error • An incompatible memory card is not attached....used in the memory card is used (page 17). Replace the battery (pages 25, 163). Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to M. If the message appears frequently, the internal backup battery is erased. Warning ...
...pack or use card. Format? • The memory card was formatted on another device. It may not be able to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be displayed. Card error • An incompatible memory card is not attached....used in the memory card is used (page 17). Replace the battery (pages 25, 163). Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to M. If the message appears frequently, the internal backup battery is erased. Warning ...
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...cause a malfunction of your eyes. This may cause irrecoverable damage to record images, this rechargeable battery before using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your... waves or emits radiation. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of flash emission may be able to charge this may not be swallowed. If such a problem...
...cause a malfunction of your eyes. This may cause irrecoverable damage to record images, this rechargeable battery before using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your... waves or emits radiation. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of flash emission may be able to charge this may not be swallowed. If such a problem...