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...Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY...ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT...purchase of the Sony product. Instructions: To ...SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be responsible for any part of the product, Sony...Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony...this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property...or modification of Sony. It does...SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
...Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY...ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT...purchase of the Sony product. Instructions: To ...SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be responsible for any part of the product, Sony...Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony...this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property...or modification of Sony. It does...SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
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... the camera Checking the supplied items 12 Identifying parts 13 Front 13 Back 14 Top 15 Sides/Bottom 16 Lens 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately 21 Memory cards that you can use 23 Attaching a lens 24 Turning on the camera and setting the...
... the camera Checking the supplied items 12 Identifying parts 13 Front 13 Back 14 Top 15 Sides/Bottom 16 Lens 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately 21 Memory cards that you can use 23 Attaching a lens 24 Turning on the camera and setting the...
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Power sources 203 AVCHD format 204 Memory cards 205 Battery pack/Battery charger 207 License 209 Index 210 8 Creating a movie disc 181 Creating a high definition quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) on a computer 181 Creating a standard definition quality (STD) disc .... 182 Discs you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 183 Print Specifying DPOF 184 Date Imprint 184 Cleaning Cleaning the camera and lens 185 Cleaning the image sensor 186 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 189 Warning messages 198 Precautions 200 Using your camera abroad -
Power sources 203 AVCHD format 204 Memory cards 205 Battery pack/Battery charger 207 License 209 Index 210 8 Creating a movie disc 181 Creating a high definition quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) on a computer 181 Creating a standard definition quality (STD) disc .... 182 Discs you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 183 Print Specifying DPOF 184 Date Imprint 184 Cleaning Cleaning the camera and lens 185 Cleaning the image sensor 186 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 189 Warning messages 198 Precautions 200 Using your camera abroad -
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...MP4 format recording. Notes on using your camera On the data specifications described in this camera cannot be copyrighted. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Movies recorded in this manual: at an ordinary ambient ...- The pictures used in this camera. Other devices compatible with different lenses. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played using a battery pack that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the AVCHD format This...
...MP4 format recording. Notes on using your camera On the data specifications described in this camera cannot be copyrighted. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Movies recorded in this manual: at an ordinary ambient ...- The pictures used in this camera. Other devices compatible with different lenses. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played using a battery pack that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the AVCHD format This...
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...may be supplied with all models • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A58K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A58M • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap ... matches your camera (page 11). Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your country/region. • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) • Power cord (mains lead)...
...may be supplied with all models • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A58K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A58M • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap ... matches your camera (page 11). Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your country/region. • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) • Power cord (mains lead)...
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I 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 with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera. J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) 17
Preparing the camera Identifying parts G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I 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 with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera. J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) 17
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... the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Push the battery pack in until it has not been fully charged. The battery pack can be sure to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you do not use it has not been fully depleted. The charged battery pack is discharged little by... little, even when you shoot. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even ...
... the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Push the battery pack in until it has not been fully charged. The battery pack can be sure to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you do not use it has not been fully depleted. The charged battery pack is discharged little by... little, even when you shoot. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even ...
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...outlet (wall socket). 20 For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Plug Light on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). • The CHARGE lamp turns off : ... Charging time About 175 minutes CHARGE lamp • When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger For the U.S.A. You may not be able to efficiently charge the...
...outlet (wall socket). 20 For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Plug Light on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). • The CHARGE lamp turns off : ... Charging time About 175 minutes CHARGE lamp • When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger For the U.S.A. You may not be able to efficiently charge the...
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Lock lever 4 Slide and open the memory card cover. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the lever. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. 3 Close the cover.
Lock lever 4 Slide and open the memory card cover. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the lever. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. 3 Close the cover.
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...insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Be careful not to remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and check that the vibration of the arrow to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the memory card Make sure that the notched corner faces... the correct direction. 6 Close the cover. Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 5 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing in the direction of the camera has stopped and that ...
...insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Be careful not to remove the battery pack. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and check that the vibration of the arrow to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the memory card Make sure that the notched corner faces... the correct direction. 6 Close the cover. Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 5 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing in the direction of the camera has stopped and that ...
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...recorded on a "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media or an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to format the card. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Never format the card in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of memory card Still images Movies In..., all memory cards are compatible with this camera. Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera...
...recorded on a "Memory Stick XC-HG Duo" media or an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to format the card. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Never format the card in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of memory card Still images Movies In..., all memory cards are compatible with this camera. Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera...
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MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery to maintain the date and time and other items, then press the center of the control button. 6 Check that [Enter] is installed (page 201). 28 ... camera. To set the date/time again The date/time setup screen appears automatically only when you turn the camera on or off or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set the area again You can set the area...
MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery to maintain the date and time and other items, then press the center of the control button. 6 Check that [Enter] is installed (page 201). 28 ... camera. To set the date/time again The date/time setup screen appears automatically only when you turn the camera on or off or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set the area again You can set the area...
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Others List of screen icons Graphic Display (LCD screen) A Display P A S M Indication Exposure mode (36) Display All Info. (LCD screen) Scene Recognition icons (37, 85) Memory card (21, 205)/ Upload (168) For playback (Basic information display) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (157) 20M 10M Image size of still images 5.0M 17M (47) 8.4M 4.2M Image quality of still images (157) Frame rate of movies (104) Image size of movies (104) 100% Remaining battery (23) 71 Others
Others List of screen icons Graphic Display (LCD screen) A Display P A S M Indication Exposure mode (36) Display All Info. (LCD screen) Scene Recognition icons (37, 85) Memory card (21, 205)/ Upload (168) For playback (Basic information display) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (157) 20M 10M Image size of still images 5.0M 17M (47) 8.4M 4.2M Image quality of still images (157) Frame rate of movies (104) Image size of movies (104) 100% Remaining battery (23) 71 Others
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file number (179) Protect (152) DPOF set (184) Remaining battery warning (23) Indication Spot metering area (123) AF area (110) Smart Zoom (140) Clear Image Zoom (140) Digital Zoom (140) Zoom magnification Shutter speed indicator (...
file number (179) Protect (152) DPOF set (184) Remaining battery warning (23) Indication Spot metering area (123) AF area (110) Smart Zoom (140) Clear Image Zoom (140) Digital Zoom (140) Zoom magnification Shutter speed indicator (...
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... still images 5.0M 17M (47) 8.4M 4.2M Image quality of still images (157) Frame rate of movies (104) Image size of movies (104) 100% Remaining battery (23) Flash charge in progress (41) Setting Effect OFF (80) No audio recording of movies (105) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (83) SteadyShot error (197) Shooting...
... still images 5.0M 17M (47) 8.4M 4.2M Image quality of still images (157) Frame rate of movies (104) Image size of movies (104) 100% Remaining battery (23) Flash charge in progress (41) Setting Effect OFF (80) No audio recording of movies (105) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (83) SteadyShot error (197) Shooting...
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... Memory card (21, 205) View mode (149) 100-0003 Folder - Histogram No Disp. List of still images (157) DPOF Protect (152) DPOF set (184) Remaining battery warning (23) Auto Object Framing (119) Remaining...
... Memory card (21, 205) View mode (149) 100-0003 Folder - Histogram No Disp. List of still images (157) DPOF Protect (152) DPOF set (184) Remaining battery warning (23) Auto Object Framing (119) Remaining...
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... Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera turns on power save mode when it is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. MENU button t 1 t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t [Manual] 164 MENU button t 1 t [Power Saving Start Time] t Select the desired time Notes • When the AC...
... Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera turns on power save mode when it is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. MENU button t 1 t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t [Manual] 164 MENU button t 1 t [Power Saving Start Time] t Select the desired time Notes • When the AC...
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... using the camera. Setting the memory card recording method Format Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on the memory card. • If the remaining battery time is 1 percent or less, you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type...
... using the camera. Setting the memory card recording method Format Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on the memory card. • If the remaining battery time is 1 percent or less, you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type...
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Low battery power during repairs can be used only in the camera. MENU button t 2 t [Upload Settings] t [On] Communication status Standby. Connecting. Uploading. This item appears when an ... to be played back on this happens, the camera repairs the file. Upload standby. MENU button t 1 t [Recover Image DB] t [Enter] Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Setting the memory card recording method Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images...
Low battery power during repairs can be used only in the camera. MENU button t 2 t [Upload Settings] t [On] Communication status Standby. Connecting. Uploading. This item appears when an ... to be played back on this happens, the camera repairs the file. Upload standby. MENU button t 1 t [Recover Image DB] t [Enter] Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Setting the memory card recording method Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images...
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MENU button t 3 t [Version] Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. We recommend that you mount a lens compatible with sufficient charge or the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately). 174 If you use a battery with the lens version up feature, the lens version is also displayed. Confirming the camera version Displays the camera version. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
MENU button t 3 t [Version] Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. We recommend that you mount a lens compatible with sufficient charge or the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately). 174 If you use a battery with the lens version up feature, the lens version is also displayed. Confirming the camera version Displays the camera version. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.