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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 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-A390 A-mount ®
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 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-A390 A-mount ®
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... the exposure mode. • In Live View mode, the recorded image may be different from the image you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. When you monitored with such issues that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. When... turning on the camera in color) that may appear in viewfinder mode, such as night scenery. - These points are operational for if ...
... the exposure mode. • In Live View mode, the recorded image may be different from the image you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. When you monitored with such issues that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. When... turning on the camera in color) that may appear in viewfinder mode, such as night scenery. - These points are operational for if ...
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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 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34...the Fn (Function) button ... 41 The functions selected by the MENU button 41 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the SteadyShot function 45 Using a tripod 46 / Shooting with the automatic setting 47 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
... 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 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34...the Fn (Function) button ... 41 The functions selected by the MENU button 41 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the SteadyShot function 45 Using a tripod 46 / Shooting with the automatic setting 47 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
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...your desired image processing (Creative Style) 94 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) 96 Selecting the drive mode 97 Shooting single shot 97 Shooting continuously 97 Using the self-timer 98 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 99 Shooting with the Remote ...120 Changing the functions of the control dial 121 Changing other settings 122 Setting the LCD monitor 124 Confirming the version of the camera 126 Resetting to the default 127 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 129 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 133...
...your desired image processing (Creative Style) 94 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) 96 Selecting the drive mode 97 Shooting single shot 97 Shooting continuously 97 Using the self-timer 98 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 99 Shooting with the Remote ...120 Changing the functions of the control dial 121 Changing other settings 122 Setting the LCD monitor 124 Confirming the version of the camera 126 Resetting to the default 127 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 129 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 133...
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... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the 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...
... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the 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...
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Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it clicks. 14 Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
Push the battery pack until it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it clicks. 14 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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...;F) is turned off : Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp About charging time • Time required to the wall outlet...
...;F) is turned off : Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp About charging time • Time required to the wall outlet...
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...specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is outside of the recommended operating temperature. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series ...is the specified type. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 16 Power sources You can use your camera abroad - Notes • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is within the appropriate range,...
...specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is outside of the recommended operating temperature. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series ...is the specified type. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 16 Power sources You can use your camera abroad - Notes • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is within the appropriate range,...
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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 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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.... Buy a new battery pack. 18 What is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in your camera. Note that the battery pack can be correct under direct sunlight. Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You cannot shoot any more , and as you...to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. Available battery packs Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be used with your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you feel that the battery pack has reached the end of...
.... Buy a new battery pack. 18 What is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in your camera. Note that the battery pack can be correct under direct sunlight. Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You cannot shoot any more , and as you...to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. Available battery packs Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be used with your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you feel that the battery pack has reached the end of...
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Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to how it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in which each battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in a dry, cool place to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it is used. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to prolong the battery life. 19
Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to how it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in which each battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in a dry, cool place to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it is used. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to prolong the battery life. 19
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... so as to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Body cap Packaging...this camera. 20 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 getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens ...
... so as to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Body cap Packaging...this camera. 20 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 getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens ...
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...them. • When you attach them, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/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),...on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the shooting environment. Setup menu 21 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32).
...them. • When you attach them, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/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),...on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the shooting environment. Setup menu 21 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32).
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... Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to use using the memory card switch. 22 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Inserting a memory card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used...
... Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to use using the memory card switch. 22 A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Inserting a memory card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used...
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...; When the write-protect switch of a memory card is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. Access lamp Notes on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not...
...; When the write-protect switch of a memory card is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. Access lamp Notes on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... with a capacity up to 32 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do not press down hard...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ... with a capacity up to 32 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do not press down hard...
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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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Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 130, 146) • CD-ROM (page 138) 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. Eyepiece cover 27 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. and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 130, 146) • CD-ROM (page 138) 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. Eyepiece cover 27 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.
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...card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Notes • When "0" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means... no memory card has been inserted. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Preparing the camera Checking the number of ...
...card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Notes • When "0" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means... no memory card has been inserted. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Preparing the camera Checking the number of ...
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... following situation: - Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 230 images Approx. 500 images • The number is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 30 Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the conditions of the [3:2] aspect ratio. At an ambient temperature of... to (Automatic AF). - The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is the same as follows when you can ...
... following situation: - Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 230 images Approx. 500 images • The number is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 30 Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the conditions of the [3:2] aspect ratio. At an ambient temperature of... to (Automatic AF). - The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is the same as follows when you can ...