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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Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Light on the remaining capacity of 25°C (77°F) is turned off: Full charge completed CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging ... time differs depending on : Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted.
Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Light on the remaining capacity of 25°C (77°F) is turned off: Full charge completed CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging ... time differs depending on : Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted.
Instruction Manual
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... on the design of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). 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 an ambient temperature of... the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace ...
... on the design of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). 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 an ambient temperature of... the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace ...
Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 14) • Eyecup (page 26) • USB cable (pages 120, 136) • Video cable (page 104) • CD... with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 27 Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.
Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 14) • Eyecup (page 26) • USB cable (pages 120, 136) • Video cable (page 104) • CD... with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 27 Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.
Instruction Manual
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...shutter. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. The use of an AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image... environment. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the controller, then press the center of the controller. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 32 appears. 4 Select [OK] with v/V on the controller, and press...
...shutter. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. The use of an AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image... environment. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v on the controller, then press the center of the controller. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. The cleaning should be performed only when the battery level is lifted. 32 appears. 4 Select [OK] with v/V on the controller, and press...
Instruction Manual
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...than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. G DC IN terminal • 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. 36 H Battery cover (17) ...
...than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. G DC IN terminal • 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. 36 H Battery cover (17) ...
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 [...
Instruction Manual
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...recorded on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW data files. Stage 1: Setting the camera Note • It is based on . 135 Printing images "PictBridge" is recommended to use the 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...
...recorded on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW data files. Stage 1: Setting the camera Note • It is based on . 135 Printing images "PictBridge" is recommended to use the 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...
Instruction Manual
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...;F) (When 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, 50/60 Hz Output rating 8.4 V DC, 750 mA Operating temperature range 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature...
...;F) (When 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, 50/60 Hz Output rating 8.4 V DC, 750 mA Operating temperature range 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature...
Instruction Manual
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.... • Cancel the protection (page 101). We recommend that you protect images 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 120). • Disconnect the USB...
.... • Cancel the protection (page 101). We recommend that you protect images 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 120). • Disconnect the USB...
Instruction Manual
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... it again. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the Super SteadyShot scale continues to OFF and the access lamp is set to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the camera does not work properly. • Turn...
... it again. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the Super SteadyShot scale continues to OFF and the access lamp is set to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the camera does not work properly. • Turn...
Instruction Manual
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...is used up. Reinsert the card. • The inserted memory card cannot be able to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to complete the format. No card • Insert ...8226; An incompatible battery pack is not attached. It may not be used . Replace the battery (pages 25, 154). When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set the recording mode to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is dirty. Set date and...
...is used up. Reinsert the card. • The inserted memory card cannot be able to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to complete the format. No card • Insert ...8226; An incompatible battery pack is not attached. It may not be used . Replace the battery (pages 25, 154). When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set the recording mode to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is dirty. Set date and...
Instruction Manual
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... or play back properly. • Using the camera in the camera, or connect the camera to your camera. • Do not use the camera as long as you can still use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is not charged, you do not record the ... may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause irrecoverable damage to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. Or it before using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. discharged.
... or play back properly. • Using the camera in the camera, or connect the camera to your camera. • Do not use the camera as long as you can still use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is not charged, you do not record the ... may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause irrecoverable damage to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. Or it before using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. discharged.