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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using your camera or a memory card, etc. Warning on using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be compensated for ...of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points...
... However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using your camera or a memory card, etc. Warning on using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot be compensated for ...of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points...
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... 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 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side...the Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 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 ...
... 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 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side...the Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 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 ...
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... setting 112 Changing the functions of the control dial 113 Changing other settings 114 Setting the LCD monitor 116 Confirming the version of the camera 118 Resetting to the default 119 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 121 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 125 Using... the software 129 Printing images Specifying DPOF 135 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 137 Others Specifications 140 Troubleshooting 144 Warning messages 153 Precautions 156 Index 158 10
... setting 112 Changing the functions of the control dial 113 Changing other settings 114 Setting the LCD monitor 116 Confirming the version of the camera 118 Resetting to the default 119 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 121 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 125 Using... the software 129 Printing images Specifying DPOF 135 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 137 Others Specifications 140 Troubleshooting 144 Warning messages 153 Precautions 156 Index 158 10
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... (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 for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11 Preparing the...
... (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 for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11 Preparing the...
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It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. 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 clicks. 12 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.
It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. 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 clicks. 12 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.
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and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions ...
and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - When the CHARGE lamp flashes • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in countries/regions ...
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... If the battery charger is dirty, charging may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it with dry cloth, etc. To use your camera. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be performed successfully. Batteries other than the specified kind may indicate a battery error or that a battery... (travel converter), as this may leak, overheat, or explode if you leave the charged battery pack on standby. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in the battery charger (supplied) with your...
... If the battery charger is dirty, charging may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it with dry cloth, etc. To use your camera. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be performed successfully. Batteries other than the specified kind may indicate a battery error or that a battery... (travel converter), as this may leak, overheat, or explode if you leave the charged battery pack on standby. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in the battery charger (supplied) with your...
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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. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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.
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. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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.
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... start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. So, the time that you use of its life. We recommend that the battery pack can be correct under direct ... and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the camera. Battery capacity decreases little by little as time passes. To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to ON and check ...
... start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on the LCD monitor. So, the time that you use of its life. We recommend that the battery pack can be correct under direct ... and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the camera. Battery capacity decreases little by little as time passes. To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to ON and check ...
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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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... 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 clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. When you store the lens without attaching... it to keep dust or debris from dusty locations 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...
... 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 clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. When you store the lens without attaching... it to keep dust or debris from dusty locations 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...
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...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), it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens... [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach them . • When you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase ...
...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), it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens... [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach them . • When you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase ...
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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. 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 with this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
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. 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 with this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
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... memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as recording or deleting images. 21 Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you handle it has been used for a long time...
... memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as recording or deleting images. 21 Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you handle it has been used for a long time...
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... 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" media functions. They might accidentally swallow it. MagicGate is equipped with this camera are not guaranteed to operate properly with this camera. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are listed in the table below. Notes on the memory ...
... 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" media functions. They might accidentally swallow it. MagicGate is equipped with this camera are not guaranteed to operate properly with this camera. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are listed in the table below. Notes on the memory ...
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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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... attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 24 when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on a light allows you are farsighted, toward + when you to adjust the diopter easily. 5 Verify that...
... attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 24 when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on a light allows you are farsighted, toward + when you to adjust the diopter easily. 5 Verify that...
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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. Eyepiece cover 25 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. 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.
Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. Eyepiece cover 25 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. 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.
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... yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Replace the memory card with this camera. Image size: L 10M Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 320 647 ... camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. 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 continue to shoot using Sony...
... yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Replace the memory card with this camera. Image size: L 10M Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 320 647 ... camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. 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 continue to shoot using Sony...