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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images
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...a nearby object, it may cause a malfunction. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Notes on using your camera or a memory card, etc. When the difference of the intensity of such materials may become temporarily dark. These points are operational for ...if recording or playback is manufactured using this camera. 8 When you monitored with such issues that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. Notes on the LCD monitor in any way...
...a nearby object, it may cause a malfunction. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Notes on using your camera or a memory card, etc. When the difference of the intensity of such materials may become temporarily dark. These points are operational for ...if recording or playback is manufactured using this camera. 8 When you monitored with such issues that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. Notes on the LCD monitor in any way...
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... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 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 ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable ...
... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 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 ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable ...
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Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
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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
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... 25°C (77°F) is turned 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 sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14 Push the...
... 25°C (77°F) is turned 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 sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14 Push the...
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...supply is not disconnected from electrocution and burns. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this temperature range. Power sources You can use your camera. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it with new one or another one and check if the battery... charger operates correctly. Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If some trouble occurs while...
...supply is not disconnected from electrocution and burns. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this temperature range. Power sources You can use your camera. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it with new one or another one and check if the battery... charger operates correctly. Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. If some trouble occurs while...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 16 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 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. Lock lever 16 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 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.
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Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). What is not water-resistant. • Do not leave ... shoot any more pictures. To remove the cover, push the lever in percent figures is indicated with your camera. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in the direction of your camera. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to the operating conditions of the arrow and slide it...
Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). What is not water-resistant. • Do not leave ... shoot any more pictures. To remove the cover, push the lever in percent figures is indicated with your camera. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in the direction of your camera. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to the operating conditions of the arrow and slide it...
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...surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your body to your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: put the battery pack in a pocket... close to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it more and more, and as time passes. Effective use...
...surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your body to your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: put the battery pack in a pocket... close to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it more and more, and as time passes. Effective use...
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... attaching a lens. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
... attaching a lens. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
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...Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. If dust or debris lands on the ... lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from landing on the surface of ...the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the image sensor. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way ...
...Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. If dust or debris lands on the ... lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from landing on the surface of ...the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the image sensor. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way ...
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Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21 Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover.
Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21 Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover.
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... complies with your hand or a metal object. Be careful when you use of the memory card with CompactFlash Type II. 22 Notes on using this camera when you handle it for a long time. Memory card eject Access lamp lever Notes on use it . • When the access lamp is ejected a little...
... complies with your hand or a metal object. Be careful when you use of the memory card with CompactFlash Type II. 22 Notes on using this camera when you handle it for a long time. Memory card eject Access lamp lever Notes on use it . • When the access lamp is ejected a little...
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... not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick Duo." • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Duo" within the reach of small children. Preparing the camera • The Microdrive is not guaranteed to a memory card. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to 104°F) • Note that the... sea-level). • Do not write on the label. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the "Memory Stick Duo" and the equipment used under 5°C (41°F) may bring performance degradation....
... not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick Duo." • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Duo" within the reach of small children. Preparing the camera • The Microdrive is not guaranteed to a memory card. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to 104°F) • Note that the... sea-level). • Do not write on the label. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the "Memory Stick Duo" and the equipment used under 5°C (41°F) may bring performance degradation....
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on 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 controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on 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 controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
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... the eyepiece cover. 27 When the shutter is released without the use the shoulder strap and the eyepiece cover. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.
... the eyepiece cover. 27 When the shutter is released without the use the shoulder strap and the eyepiece cover. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.
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Note • If "0" is flashing in the current memory card (pages 21, 110). Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you ... Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on a memory card...
Note • If "0" is flashing in the current memory card (pages 21, 110). Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you ... Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on a memory card...
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...Automatic AF). - Focus mode is the same as follows when you can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may differ. 30 The number of... images that can be recorded using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be recorded is as that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to ...
...Automatic AF). - Focus mode is the same as follows when you can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may differ. 30 The number of... images that can be recorded using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be recorded is as that of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to ...
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... cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Do not use a spray blower to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to clean the inside of dust that sticks ... solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on the photo image. If dust lands on the mirror or around the mirror may appear on your hand. • Do not...
... cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Do not use a spray blower to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to clean the inside of dust that sticks ... solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on the photo image. If dust lands on the mirror or around the mirror may appear on your hand. • Do not...