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Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...LCD monitor may be copyrighted. No compensation for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of a subject is manufactured using this camera. 7 Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will function normally. • ...Do not press against the LCD monitor. When you may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be different ...
...LCD monitor may be copyrighted. No compensation for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of a subject is manufactured using this camera. 7 Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will function normally. • ...Do not press against the LCD monitor. When you may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be different ...
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... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the MENU button 42 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 44 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting for...
... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the MENU button 42 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 44 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting for...
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... reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to the default 129 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 131 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 135 Using the software...
... reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to the default 129 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 131 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 135 Using the software...
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... accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (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) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 13 and Canada...
... accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (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) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 13 and Canada...
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Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 14
Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 14
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... CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - Light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds. 15 and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE...
... CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - Light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds. 15 and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE...
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...pack is the specified type. Batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. To use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. If... the battery charger with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other...
...pack is the specified type. Batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. To use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. If... the battery charger with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other...
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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. 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. Lock lever Lock lever 17 Preparing the camera
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. 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. Lock lever Lock lever 17 Preparing the camera
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... the LCD monitor. Buy a new battery pack. 18 The battery pack is shorter than that in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in the viewfinder mode. So, the time that ... last longer. We recommend that the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in a pocket close to your camera. To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. Note that the battery...
... the LCD monitor. Buy a new battery pack. 18 The battery pack is shorter than that in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in the viewfinder mode. So, the time that ... last longer. We recommend that the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in a pocket close to your camera. To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. Note that the battery...
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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 how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to prolong the battery life. 19
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 how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to prolong the battery life. 19
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Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks... on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press...
Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks... on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press...
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Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 33). However,...removing a lens. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. 2 Replace the...lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Setup menu 21 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, ...
Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 33). However,...removing a lens. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. 2 Replace the...lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Setup menu 21 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, ...
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... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated.
... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated.
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...-protect switch of the memory card with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be hot just after it in direct sunlight. - Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or...
...-protect switch of the memory card with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be hot just after it in direct sunlight. - Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or...
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... is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. However, proper operation cannot be used with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the memory cards themselves. • Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Do not leave ... you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used with the camera The types of small children. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with a capacity up to 16 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity...
... is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. However, proper operation cannot be used with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the memory cards themselves. • Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Do not leave ... you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used with the camera The types of small children. • The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with a capacity up to 16 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity...
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... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select each item ...
... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select each item ...
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Eyepiece cover 27 and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 132, 148) • CD-ROM (page 140) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. • You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 28) on the strap. The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger (page 14) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup.
Eyepiece cover 27 and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 132, 148) • CD-ROM (page 140) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. • You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 28) on the strap. The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger (page 14) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup.
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... recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the LCD monitor. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330) Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media DSLR-A380 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 271 548 1085 2180 4421 Fine 194 393... of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that...
... recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the LCD monitor. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330) Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media DSLR-A380 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 271 548 1085 2180 4421 Fine 194 393... of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that...
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Live View mode DSLR-A380 Approx. 230 images DSLR-A330 Approx. 230 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 510 images • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and ... a battery pack at full capacity. Note that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is as...
Live View mode DSLR-A380 Approx. 230 images DSLR-A330 Approx. 230 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 510 images • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and ... a battery pack at full capacity. Note that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is as...
