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...the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. •...parked in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not ...
...the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. •...parked in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not ...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can help preserve our environment... source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. 3 When a power cord (mains lead) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack This device complies with any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit only, and should not be...
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. UL is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can help preserve our environment... source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. 3 When a power cord (mains lead) is an internationally recognized safety organization. Battery pack This device complies with any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit only, and should not be...
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... the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be used . Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as household waste. The...by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be treated properly, hand over to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. 6 In case of products that for the recycling of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be treated as the supplied one ...
... the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be used . Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as household waste. The...by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be treated properly, hand over to this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. 6 In case of products that for the recycling of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be treated as the supplied one ...
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... For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this manual The photographs used in accordance with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that does not support High Profile -... back HD image quality discs, as described in AVCHD format with the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that is indicated on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played back only on the screen and...
... For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this manual The photographs used in accordance with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that does not support High Profile -... back HD image quality discs, as described in AVCHD format with the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that is indicated on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played back only on the screen and...
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... your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen...
... your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (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-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
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.... F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. When the external microphone is turned off automatically. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the...
.... F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. When the external microphone is turned off automatically. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the...
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...not been fully depleted. and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 It can be used when it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall... outlet (wall socket). Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "...
...not been fully depleted. and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 It can be used when it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall... outlet (wall socket). Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "...
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...type has been installed. Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.... Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera abroad - Doing so will affect the performance of ...
...type has been installed. Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.... Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera abroad - Doing so will affect the performance of ...
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20
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... memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. Make sure that are referred to as the "SD card" in this camera. Be careful not to format the card. Lock lever 21 However... exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with exFAT. A MultiMediaCard cannot be guaranteed for all data on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
... memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. Make sure that are referred to as the "SD card" in this camera. Be careful not to format the card. Lock lever 21 However... exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with exFAT. A MultiMediaCard cannot be guaranteed for all data on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
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... the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on using the battery pack • The displayed level may not be correct under direct sunlight. 22 resistant. • Do not leave the...
... the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on using the battery pack • The displayed level may not be correct under direct sunlight. 22 resistant. • Do not leave the...
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... the speed of its life. High temperature locations such as the hot interior of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. Locations exposed to prolong the battery life. Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may... is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is limited. We recommend that the battery pack has reached the end of continuous shooting slows down. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to warm it . • When the...
... the speed of its life. High temperature locations such as the hot interior of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. Locations exposed to prolong the battery life. Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may... is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is limited. We recommend that the battery pack has reached the end of continuous shooting slows down. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to warm it . • When the...
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MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set up the area again You can set ...) cannot be used with this camera. 29 This allows you to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button. 6 Verify that [Enter] is installed or not. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set the...
MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set up the area again You can set ...) cannot be used with this camera. 29 This allows you to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button. 6 Verify that [Enter] is installed or not. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set the...
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The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 18) • Battery charger (page 18) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) (page 18) • USB cable (page 165) • CD-ROM (page 161) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 30 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and eyecup.
The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 18) • Battery charger (page 18) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) (page 18) • USB cable (page 165) • CD-ROM (page 161) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 30 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and eyecup.
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With the flash LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode SLT-A55 Approx. 390 images Approx. 350 images SLT-A55V Approx. 380 images Approx. 330 images SLT-A33 Approx. 340 images Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor mode Approx. 450 images Approx. 430 images ... At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 Using the battery pack that is as follows when you can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers ...
With the flash LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode SLT-A55 Approx. 390 images Approx. 350 images SLT-A55V Approx. 380 images Approx. 330 images SLT-A33 Approx. 340 images Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor mode Approx. 450 images Approx. 430 images ... At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 Using the battery pack that is as follows when you can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers ...
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... inside the camera body. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 with v/V, then press the center of the control button. 36 Notes • Cleaning...image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • The cleaning should be performed when the battery level is dust on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is 50% or less. • The camera ...
... inside the camera body. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 with v/V, then press the center of the control button. 36 Notes • Cleaning...image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • The cleaning should be performed when the battery level is dust on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is 50% or less. • The camera ...
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Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of ...still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) Overheating...
Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of ...still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) Overheating...
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... Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images... (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143) Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery...
... Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images... (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143) Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery...
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... of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Image quality of still images (143) Display Indication DPOF3 DPOF set (172) Remaining battery warning (22) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) AVCHD MP4 Movie file format (82) Image size of recorded images...
... of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Image quality of still images (143) Display Indication DPOF3 DPOF set (172) Remaining battery warning (22) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) AVCHD MP4 Movie file format (82) Image size of recorded images...