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SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DANGER - Caution Battery pack If the battery... INSTRUCTIONS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. ...
SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DANGER - Caution Battery pack If the battery... INSTRUCTIONS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. ...
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...power source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. 3 If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged ...or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. You can be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). The UL Mark on...
...power source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. 3 If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged ...or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. You can be used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). The UL Mark on...
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... fuse cover, be used in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery will help to this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 If you purchased the product. If the...the fuse cover after you will be caused by qualified service staff only. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in combination with a chemical symbol. On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your safety and convenience. The chemical symbols for ...
... fuse cover, be used in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery will help to this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 If you purchased the product. If the...the fuse cover after you will be caused by qualified service staff only. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in combination with a chemical symbol. On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your safety and convenience. The chemical symbols for ...
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...accordance with this camera cannot be played on devices other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. • If you ... H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. It is defined under the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded with the AVCHD format. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image ...
...accordance with this camera cannot be played on devices other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. • If you ... H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. It is defined under the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded with the AVCHD format. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image ...
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... Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable...
... Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (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-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
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...). When the external microphone is turned off automatically. F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the...
...). When the external microphone is turned off automatically. F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the...
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... until it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). Plug Light ... been fully depleted. and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP...
... until it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). Plug Light ... been fully depleted. and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be charged even when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP...
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... to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.... 19 Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). ...
... to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.... 19 Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). ...
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20
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... card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to as the "Memory Stick PRO... SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. Be careful not to format the card. However, proper operation cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera.
... card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to as the "Memory Stick PRO... SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. Be careful not to format the card. However, proper operation cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera.
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...Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." What is a lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is not water- An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The battery pack is not lit, then... with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on using the battery pack • The displayed level may not be correct under direct sunlight. 22 Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do...
...Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." What is a lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is not water- An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The battery pack is not lit, then... with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on using the battery pack • The displayed level may not be correct under direct sunlight. 22 Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do...
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...- Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be used is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not use the memory... card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. 23 If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is used for a long time, charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your ...
...- Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be used is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not use the memory... card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. 23 If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is used for a long time, charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your ...
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... local area when you to adjust the diopter easily. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date/time again When you are using the... [Enter] is installed or not. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button.
... local area when you to adjust the diopter easily. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date/time again When you are using the... [Enter] is installed or not. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is selected, then press the center of the control button.
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The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 18) • Battery charger (page 18) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and eyecup. and Canada) (page 18) • USB cable (page 165) • CD-ROM (page 161) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 30
The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 18) • Battery charger (page 18) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and eyecup. and Canada) (page 18) • USB cable (page 165) • CD-ROM (page 161) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. 30
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... Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor mode Approx. 450 images Approx. 430 images Approx. 380 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 380 images Approx. 370 images Approx. 290 images • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and... can record more images than those indicated depending on the conditions of 25°C (77°F). - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 ...
... Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor mode Approx. 450 images Approx. 430 images Approx. 380 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 380 images Approx. 370 images Approx. 290 images • The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and... can record more images than those indicated depending on the conditions of 25°C (77°F). - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 ...
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... b/B on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is 50% or less. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that... the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 with v/V, then press the center of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is...
... b/B on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is 50% or less. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that... the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 with v/V, then press the center of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is...
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Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of ...still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) ...
Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of ...still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) ...
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... (94) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still...
... (94) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still...
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... of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Image quality of still images (143) Display Indication DPOF3 DPOF set (172) Remaining battery warning (22) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) AVCHD MP4 Movie file format (82) Image size of recorded images...
... of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Image quality of still images (143) Display Indication DPOF3 DPOF set (172) Remaining battery warning (22) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) AVCHD MP4 Movie file format (82) Image size of recorded images...