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DSLR-A230 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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. Observe... 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. Model No. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack.
DSLR-A230 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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. Observe... 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. Model No. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack.
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...complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC...socket). For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...
...complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC...socket). For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...
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... this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. When turning on the camera in any way. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. When the camera warms up ) data to direct sunlight. These points...
... this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. When turning on the camera in any way. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. When the camera warms up ) data to direct sunlight. These points...
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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 Cleaning ...
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 Cleaning ...
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... camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack 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...
... camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack 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...
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It can be charged even when it clicks. 12 Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
It can be charged even when it clicks. 12 Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
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... Turns the light on the remaining capacity of 1.5 seconds. 13 Full charge Normal charge Approx. 265 min. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 0.15 seconds. - When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied... battery charger flashes in the U.S.A. Approx. 205 min. • The charging time differs depending on and off repeatedly at the ...
... Turns the light on the remaining capacity of 1.5 seconds. 13 Full charge Normal charge Approx. 265 min. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 0.15 seconds. - When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied... battery charger flashes in the U.S.A. Approx. 205 min. • The charging time differs depending on and off repeatedly at the ...
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... outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from electrocution and burns. • If the battery charger is the specified type. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may be performed successfully. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby ... is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it indicates that the battery pack is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 14 Batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in an ambient temperature of injury from the battery charger. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast...
... outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from electrocution and burns. • If the battery charger is the specified type. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may be performed successfully. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby ... is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it indicates that the battery pack is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 14 Batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in an ambient temperature of injury from the battery charger. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast...
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Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera 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. 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.
Lock lever Lock lever 15 Preparing the camera 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. 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.
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... used . 16 Effective use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera. To check the...conditions and environment in which each battery pack is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. Note that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Battery life • The battery life is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The battery pack is that the NP-FH30 and...
... used . 16 Effective use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera. To check the...conditions and environment in which each battery pack is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. Note that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Battery life • The battery life is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The battery pack is that the NP-FH30 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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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. Humid locations or locations with your hand or a metal object. • When the write-protect switch of a memory card is ...
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. Humid locations or locations with your hand or a metal object. • When the write-protect switch of a memory card is ...
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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. 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. Eyepiece cover 25
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. 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. Eyepiece cover 25
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... Association) 28 However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is set to (Automatic AF). - Note that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - SD memory card (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 319 634 1277 2571... When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can be recorded is 510 when you use . • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the table above. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based...
... Association) 28 However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is set to (Automatic AF). - Note that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - SD memory card (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 319 634 1277 2571... When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can be recorded is 510 when you use . • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the table above. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based...
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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. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to clean...
... 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. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to clean...
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MENU button t 1 t [Auto off to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off w/ VF] t [Off] 117 Changing your setup If you want to prevent the battery pack from wearing down. Keeping the LCD monitor tuned on while looking into the viewfinder In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off].
MENU button t 1 t [Auto off to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off w/ VF] t [Off] 117 Changing your setup If you want to prevent the battery pack from wearing down. Keeping the LCD monitor tuned on while looking into the viewfinder In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off].
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... into the camera. 2 Select the type of memory card you want to copy images from using the memory card switch. 3 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • When you copy images... to your computer using an insufficiently charged battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 4 Turn on the desktop. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB ...
... into the camera. 2 Select the type of memory card you want to copy images from using the memory card switch. 3 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • When you copy images... to your computer using an insufficiently charged battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 4 Turn on the desktop. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB ...
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... (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Input/output terminals] USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 [Others] PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 128 × 97 × 67.5 mm (5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 inches...
... (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Input/output terminals] USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 [Others] PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 128 × 97 × 67.5 mm (5 1/8 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 inches...
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... compatibility • This camera conforms with other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of a 35 mm-format film camera. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 6.8 V Maximum charge current 1.75 A Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Capacity Typical 6.1 Wh (900 mAh) Minimum 5.9 Wh (870...
... compatibility • This camera conforms with other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of a 35 mm-format film camera. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 6.8 V Maximum charge current 1.75 A Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Capacity Typical 6.1 Wh (900 mAh) Minimum 5.9 Wh (870...
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... pages 144 to push the lock lever (page 15). • Check the model number of the battery pack to 152. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Check the following items. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 119...
... pages 144 to push the lock lever (page 15). • Check the model number of the battery pack to 152. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Check the following items. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 119...