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    Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed in Malaysia 2-681-187-11 (1) Before your operation Using the shooting functions Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting 100 DSLR-A100 Using
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    . For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
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    . For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
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    will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician
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    about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via
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    CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for Sony service station. 6
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    dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. The battery pack, the shoe cap, etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor
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    camera warms up, the monitor will function normally. • Do not press against the LCD monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. On focal length The picture angle of this camera The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual
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    using your camera 7 that can be recorded when using the battery pack ...29 Operation workflow 30 Using the shutter speed priority mode 36 Shooting with manual exposure mode 37 Using the function Selecting the color/DEC mode 49 Focus mode...51 Flash ...54 Metering mode 58 Using the (Drive)
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    Adjusting the exposure 65 Locking the exposure (AE lock 67 Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash 69 Depth-of-field preview 70 Focusing manually 71 Using the viewing functions Switching the playback screen 72 Displaying the histogram 74 Rotating an image 76 Enlarging images 77
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    LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video output Audio signals Power save MenuSec.Memory Delete conf. Clean CCD Reset default Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 105 Copying images to your computer 107 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Installing the software
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    a PictBridge compliant printer 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 Warning messages 137 Others On the "Memory Stick 139 On the CF card/Microdrive 141 On the battery pack 142 On the battery charger 143 Optional accessories 144 Precautions 147 Specifications 149 Reset default 151
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    80), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you look into the viewfinder, or you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Make it a habit to press the shutter button only halfway down to confirm that the subject is visually
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    one foot to stabilize your upper body, leaning against a wall or putting your elbow on a table will also provide support. Using a tripod, or using the Super SteadyShot function is also recommended. In a dark location, using the flash allows you to take a bright picture even of a subject in dim light
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    shutter button fully down to take the picture. • The focus-lock function will lock the exposure as well (when subjects. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature or manual focus (page 71). - A subject that is low in contrast, between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal
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    of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera Exposure: receives light Aperture you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Manual exposure: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 37
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    mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode (page 46). Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory
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    Smaller For creating web pages More Rough * The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or postcards, etc in combination (page 83) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the
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    33, 94) E Self-timer lamp (62) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Lens mount I Depth-of-field preview button (70) J Built-in flash* (t step 5 in "Read This First") K button (51) K REMOTE (Remote-control) jack (144) L Accessory shoe (145) M Diopter-adjustment dial (t step 5 in "Read This First") 19
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    "Read This First") R CF card cover (t step 4 in "Read This First") S VIDEO/USB jack (78, 108) T CF card insertion slot (t step 4 in "Read This You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. B Battery cover open
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    shoulder strap. Attach the end of the strap with the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the camera. Remote commander clip When threading the strap through the holder ring, hold the tip of the strap with
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    flash (54) High-speed sync (145) AE lock (67) Focus (t step 5 in "Read This First") Shutter speed (36) Aperture (34) Ev scale (38, 63, 68) Frames-remaining counter (61) Camera 36) Aperture (34) Indication Flash mode (54) Exposure-compensation (65)/Metered Manual (38) Flash-compensation (57) Ev scale
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    your operation C Display Indication Color mode (49) Operation guide The next operation may be indicated on the lower portion RAW RAW+ Image size (83) Image quality (83) D Display Indication AE lock (67) Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AWB +1 White balance (Auto, 5500K M1
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    3 100-0003 [0003/0007] Indication Image size (83) Image quality (83) Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Date of recording Protect (89) Focal length (8) Shutter speed (36) Ev scale (65) Aperture (34) Flash-compensation (57) Mode dial (31) AWB +1 5500K M1 ISO100 100MSDCF0002 2006.01
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    Display 3 [0002/0009] Indication DPOF set (91) File number/total number of images Before your operation 25
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    in larger letters. You can choose to turn off the display to minimize battery consumption. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position. Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display No display (Display) button
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    Before your operation Number of images The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a recording medium formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images "Memory Stick Duo" Image size: L:10M Capacity Size 64MB
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    CF card Image size: L:10M Capacity Size 256MB Standard 93 Fine 59 RAW & JPEG 12 RAW 15 Image size: M:5.6M Capacity Size 256MB Standard 159 Fine 104 Image size: S:2.5M Capacity Size 256MB Standard 315 Fine 216 512MB 188 120 25 32 512MB 319 208 512MB 630 433 1GB 377 242 51 65
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    is decreased under the following conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low. - The flash is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on and off many times. - [AF mode] is set to [Continuous AF]. - The battery power is low. • When using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may
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    Prepare the battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First") • Attaching a lens (t step exposure (page 67) • Focusing manually (page 71) Shooting • Holding the camera (t step 5 in "Read flash has been charged before you use it (t step 5 in "Read This First") • Press the shutter button to take a picture
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    with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. t step 5 in "Read This First" : manually (page 36). M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 37). In this Operating Instructions
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    light from seeping into the lens. Landscape Shoots scenery with vivid and sharp colors. • It is recommended that you push down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is dark. If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use a tripod
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    (Push the flash back down). • The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene. Shooting with Program auto P A SM In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto
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    value disappear seconds later, the adjusted values also disappear. • When the flash is pulled up, you cannot select the program shift (even if you turn that passes through the lens. If you open the aperture (a smaller F-number), the amount of light allowed into the lens increases and the in-focus
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    flash light does not reach a distant subject. Opening the aperture (a smaller F-number) is recommended. • If you close the aperture (a larger F-number), the amount of light passing through the lens suit your purpose, either to sharpen the specific area of image, or to focus on the entire image. 35
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    the shutter speed manually. If you shoot flash light does not reach a distant subject. If you want to use the slower shutter speed, the Slow Sync shooting is recommended (page 69). • When the shutter speed is one second or more, the noise reduction will be done after shooting (page 85). • The (Camera
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    image that captures the subject's flowing movement. In such cases, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. Shooting with manual exposure mode P A SM Manual exposure You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. This mode is useful when you maintain the setting of
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    the function of the control dial with [Ctrl dial set] in the Custom menu (page 94). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the manual exposure mode. • When the flash is pulled up, the flash fires regardless of the amount of ambient light (page 54). z Ev scale The Ev scale on the
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    Spot metering circle The exposure within the spot metering circle when you recompose your shot. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure in manual mode. Mode dial Control dial AEL (AE lock) button 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Select
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    can shoot trails of light, such as fireworks. Attach a tripod to the camera when using the bulb shooting function. Mode dial Control dial Shutter button +/- up to about four hours using a fully charged battery pack. • After shooting, the noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that
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    sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] prevents this problem (page 85). 41
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    Using the function dial Set the function dial to the desired function. You can set the focus frame, AF mode, metering mode, flash compensation, color mode, etc. Function dial ISO: Setting ISO/Zone Matching (page 44) WB: Adjusting the white balance (page 46) D-R: D-Range Optimizer (page 49) DEC:
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    Using the shooting functions How to use the function dial Fn button Function dial Controller Center button/Spot AF button 1 Set the function dial to the desired position. 2 Press the Fn button so that the function screen appears. 3 Select the desired setting or value with v/V/b/B on the
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    automatically adjusted between ISO 100 and ISO 800, however, if the mode dial is set to M, it is fixed at ISO 100. • The built-in flash range (the range within which the correct exposure is provided) depends on the aperture value and ISO sensitivity. Refer to the following table to determine
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    is used, the contrast setting in the color mode is deactivated. • Refer to the following table to determine the flash range. Aperture Lo80 Zone Matching Hi200 F2.8 1 - 3.8 m (39 3/8 - 149 5/8 inches) 1 - 6 m (39 3/8 - 236 1/4 inches) F4.0 1 - 2.7 m (39 3/8 - 106 3/8 inches) 1 - 4.3 m (39
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    white balance ISO WB D-R DEC Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the color tones. However, you can for "Kelvin" (unit of color temperature) Preset white balance Select an option to suit a specific light source. Use this function if you cannot get your desired color in [AWB]. 1 Display
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    acquired due to the properties of the light source. Use of the flash is recommended to overpower the ambient light. Color temperature You can set the color temperature with v/V/b/B on the controller. • Select the digit (thousand's or hundred's place) of the color temperature with b/B, then set
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    LCD monitor. 4 Hold the camera so that the white area fully power is turned off.) • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings. • The message "Custom WB error
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    weighted metering - Spot metering - The mode dial is set to M. - [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. • When using AE lock, the camera automatically corrects the locked image. • When in Continuous advance mode, the correction is fixed onto the first image, the same correction is used for the
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    images. (Adobe RGB) Uses the Adobe RGB color space. An ICC profile will not be embedded in the image. * Uses the sRGB color space (see below color space sRGB color space This is the standard color space of the digital camera and suitable for almost all normal conditions. As it is the color
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    of the image starts with "_DSC" (page 112). z About color matching in Adobe RGB To display or print the image, use software that supports color management, such as "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied). To display, edit, modify, or print an image captured in Adobe RGB mode, use an application such as
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    the center of the screen, and press the shutter button all the way down without releasing the spot AF button on the controller to take a picture. The camera uses the spot focus frame exclusively. Spot focus frame (Focus area selection) • When you look into the viewfinder, the spot focus frame is
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    is used when shooting a motionless subject. (Direct Manual Focus) In this AF mode, you can manually fine-tune the focus after using the autofocus function. on the subject's motion. If the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down
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    to match the position of the subject. The frame in focus turns red and starts flashing. • The buzzer will not sound when the subject is in focus. To make a fine adjustment in (Direct Manual Focus) 1 Select (Direct Manual Focus) in AF mode. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus
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    a moving subject using a slower shutter speed with the flash. (Wireless) Using the built-in flash or an external flash (not supplied) mounted on the camera may make certain pictures appear too flat. In such a case, an off-camera flash in a proper position can create more contrast, resulting in
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    is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. • You can select the wireless setting on the camera and the external flash separately. See page 54 to set the camera. To set the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. If the
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    Using the shooting functions Specifications with wireless flashes at ISO 100 Camera-tosubject distance A Flash-to-subject distance B HVL-F56AM Flash-to-subject distance B HVL-F36AM Shutter Speed All shutter Up to sync Aperture speeds speed 1/250 1/1000 Up to sync speed 1/250 1/1000 F2
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    flash level higher. The amount of flash light that the camera adjusts automatically. Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • You can set the degree of compensation in 1/3 increments. • When the built-in flash is pulled up, the set flash the entire picture. • You can keep the amount of flash light
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    for shooting a subject with strong contrast or measuring the light of a specific area of the screen. If the area to be measured is not in take the picture (page 67). Spot metering area Position of the subject. z Multi-segment metering (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering) This camera divides the
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    Using the (Drive) button How to use the (Drive) button You can use continuous shooting, self-timer, bracket, white balance bracket with the (Drive) button. (Drive) button Controller Center button 1 Press the (Drive) button. 2 Select the desired mode with b/B on the controller. • You can
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    recording medium, the number returns to the original number, depending on the camera memory buffer. • When the built-in flash is fired, images are shot after the flash has been charged. • When [AF mode] is set to (Continuous the condition of the subject, etc. So, use the table only as a guide. 61
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    seconds later. (2s self-timer) After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released about 2 seconds later. • When using the 10-second self-timer, the self-timer lamp located on the front side flashes and lights up right before the shutter is released. The self-timer indicator located
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    changes in shutter speed priority mode. Normally, the shutter speed changes in manual mode. You can change the aperture by pressing and holding the AEL (AE Lock) button while taking a picture. Ambient light: Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an extended period of time
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    appears for the ambient light bracket and "Fbr 1" appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder. When bracket shooting starts, it indicates what the selected white balance, and color temperature/CC filter, three pictures are taken while automatically shifting the color temperature. One shot
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    functions Adjusting the exposure You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you exposure. Toward +: Brightens an image. 0:The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward -: Darkens an image. Toward - Toward + The compensation level is
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    image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. Adjust in the + direction When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the - minus
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    the image, if necessary, and press the shutter button to take the picture. • If the AEL (AE lock) button is kept down after a flash is fired in a mode other than shutter speed priority mode or manual mode, slow sync control is activated and AE Lock is performed (page 69). • You can set the camera
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    light level of 1 is 1.3Ev less than the locked exposure (varies according to the recomposition of the shot) Turn the camera on 2 and the light level of 2 is displayed. The arrow indicates 2 will white out. The locked exposure is equal to the light level within the spot metering circle Turn the
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    flash will capture a clear image of the subject, but the background is out of flash range and will be too dark. In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with the flash mode or manual mode, slow sync shooting is not available using the AEL (AE lock) button. • You can set the camera to keep
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    priority mode (page 34) • The image in the viewfinder will be darker because the aperture is narrowed (aperture value is greater picture. To take a picture, press the depth-of-field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can set the camera
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    the focus manually. Focusing ring Focus mode switch 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF*. * MF: stands for Manual Focus. 2 Turn the focusing ring of the lens to . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to determine the exposure. To improve
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    data) Single-image screen (without recording data) Index screen In index mode (File browser) The folder containing the images now displayed First three digits of the folder name (Folder number) In each folder, six frames of image are displayed on the LCD monitor (File browser index). You
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    take a long time to delete a lot of images. It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the recording medium using the camera. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • If you delete the recording folder currently selected
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    Displaying the histogram The histogram and recording data of the displayed image can be displayed. (Enlarge) button Controller Press v on the controller to display the histogram in single-image playback. Press v on the controller again to return to single-image playback. • You can select images with
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    many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. The histogram display of this camera shows the brightness on the horizontal axis (left picture, making the entire histogram shift to the bright side (right side). If the exposure compensation is used on the negative side, the histogram will
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    images or turn off the power. The image is played back in the rotated position next time. • When you copy rotated images to a computer, "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied) can display the rotated images correctly. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the software. • You can rotate an
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    Enlarging images An image can be enlarged for closer examination. (Display) button (Playback) button (Reduce) button (Enlarge) button Controller 1 Press the (Enlarge) button in single-image (or index) playback mode. The center of the image is enlarged. Using the viewing functions • You can
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    and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. 1 To video input jack 3 Turn on the camera, and press (Playback). button Video cable 2 To the VIDEO jack 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to "video." • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Controller
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    On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the
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    Using the menu Using menu items MENU button Controller Center of the controller 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller. Recording menu Custom menu
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    setting the menu, you can substitute the control dial for b/B on the controller. • During operation, if you press MENU, the setup is canceled and the camera returns to the recording (or playback) mode. • When you display a menu, you can display the previously selected menu first (page 102). 81
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    Image size Quality Inst.Playback Noise reductn Eye-Start AF 2 Red eye Flash control Flash default Bracket order Reset Playback menu (pages 88 to 92) 1 Delete Video output Audio signals Language Date/Time set 2 File # memory • Reset Folder name Select folder • New folder 3 LCD backlight Power
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    to [L:10M]. Quality The image compression rate determines the image quality. As the file size (page 17) of the uncompressed image will be larger, it is common for a digital camera to compress the recorded image. RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (raw data) A RAW file is the raw material to be processed
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    camera. The RAW format file is the raw data recorded on the CCD yet to go through any kind of digital " software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW file recorded on this camera. With this software, instant playback, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you
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    , the message "Processing..." appears on the LCD monitor. You cannot take the next picture until the process is over. Off This mode does not perform noise reduction. This is the focus. • This mode uses up the battery charge faster than [Off]. Off Does not adjust the focus. Recording menu 85
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    filter, is used. - A close-up lens is used. • ADI flash is only available in combination with the lens that is provided with a distance encoder. To determine the lens is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. Flash default When the mode dial
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    62) can be selected. The order is common to both ambient light bracket and flash light bracket. • This does not apply to white balance bracket. 0 t - t + - t 0 t + Use 0Ev in shooting the first picture which presents the best shooting opportunity. Example: 0Ev t -0.3Ev t +0.3Ev Ordered from low
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    to delete a lot of images by selecting [All images]. It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the recording medium using the camera. 88
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    , including protected images. 1 Select [Enter] in [Format]. The message "All data will be deleted. Format?" appears. 2 Select [Yes] with b on the controller, then medium using the camera. If you format it on a computer, the recording medium may not be usable with the camera, depending on the
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    For details on the operation 1 page 80 Index format You can select the index screen format from the following settings. 16 image Displays 16 images on the screen. 9 image Displays nine images on the screen. 4 image Displays four images on the screen. File browser Displays six images on the
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    the slide show with the center of the controller. • You can switch the recording data on/off with the (Display) button. DPOF set Using the camera, you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. MarkedImages Prints only
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    • If you insert a recording medium that contains DPOF-marked images specified with other cameras into this camera, then specify images to which to attach a DPOF-mark, the DPOF specifications made with other cameras are canceled. Date imprint You can impose the date onto images when printing images
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    after confirming the focus in the viewfinder. FocusHoldButt. If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can change the function of the selected metering mode is locked. Press the shutter button to take a picture while keeping the AEL (AE Lock) button pressed down. This is suitable
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    is selected. • Except for the shutter speed priority mode and the manual mode, slow sync is selected and AE lock is performed when the flash is used (page 69). • The "hold" and "toggle" settings affect the manual shift (page 39) in the manual mode. Ctrl dial set You can change the function of the
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    light Values that do not change: shutter speed, aperture, ISO AF illuminator When you press the shutter button halfway down using the flash under dark lighting, the flash light may be fired. This is AF fill light to help easily focus a subject in auto focus mode. You can set the AF illuminator
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    astronomical telescope, for example, select [Off: no lens] so the shutter can be released. On: no lens The shutter cannot be released when no lens is mounted on the camera. Off: no lens The shutter can be released when no lens is mounted on the camera. AF area setup When the shutter button is
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    selected, an image loaded on a computer will be displayed in the vertical position with "Picture Motion Browser"/"Image Data Converter SR" (supplied). The image may not be displayed in a vertical position, depending on the software employed. • To rotate the displayed image manually, see page 76. 97
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    connecting the camera to a computer, etc., using a USB cable. Mass Storage Used for copying images to the computer. The camera is recognized Picture Transfer Protocol) compliant devices. • For details on printing with a PictBridge compliant printer, see page 123. Video output Sets the video
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    For details on the operation 1 page 80 Audio signals Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. On Turns on the sound. Off Turns off the sound. Language Select the language to be used to display the menu items, warning, and messages. 1 Select [
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    classify the folders by date for storage and playback. Std. form Selects the standard form folder. Date form Selects the date form folder. A new folder will be created automatically every time a recording date changes. • The folders and images saved in the standard form folder
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    Setup menu For details on the operation 1 page 80 Select folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record images. 1 Select [Select folder], then press B on the controller. 2 Select the desired folder with v/V
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    time to turn the camera to the power save mode. 30 min. The camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes. 10 min. The camera turns to power save mode after 10 minutes. 5 min. The camera turns to power save mode after five minutes. 3 min. The camera turns to power save mode after three
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    power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter. The cleaning should be completed quickly. 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged. • The use of an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is recommended. 2 Select [Clean CCD], then select [Enter]. The message "After cleaning the CCD, turn camera
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    lens mount. You do not need to put the blower brush close to the CCD. 6 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF. • The camera starts beeping if the battery the lens, and complete the operation quickly. • Do not leave the camera without a lens or the body cap. • When attaching the body cap,
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    with your computer (page 107) Preparing the camera and the computer, and connecting the camera and your computer Copying images to your computer (page 108) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the α100 Application Software (page 114) •Viewing images saved on your computer •Viewing
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    standard Recommended environment for using "Picture Motion Browser" OS (pre- 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more) Software: DirectX 9.0c or later Hard Disk: Disk space required computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB
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    the computer 1 Insert a recording medium with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using insufficient
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    "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the recording medium of the camera appear. • When the software (supplied) has been installed, the [Import Images] screen may be displayed (page 115). In that case, you can also import images using "Picture Motion Browser
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    ] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Using your computer 2 The "Picture Name and Destination" screen appears. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To
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    image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 113), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. • On the storage destination of the image files, see page 112. 110
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    2 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a recording medium • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. 1 The contents of the "My Documents" folder are displayed. • If you are
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    displayed depending on the computer. • For more information about folders, see pages 100, 101. A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 100). • You cannot record/play back any images to
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    no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 101) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the recording medium folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click
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    software (supplied) using the following procedure. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • "Picture [Next]. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete computer following the instructions on the screen. is complete. After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers
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    ) You can use images from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the "Picture Motion Browser" and "Image Data Converter SR Ver. 1.1" and gives basic instructions. "Picture Motion Browser" overview With the "Picture Motion Browser" you can: • Import
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    start importing images, click the [Import] button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in "My Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the "Folder to be imported", refer to page 118. Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing
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    Hour display screen Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button. • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen,
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    be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database. To uninstall the "Picture Motion Browser" 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (For Windows 2000/Me: [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture
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    the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (For Windows 2000/Me: [Program]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Image Data Converter SR]. To exit Click the button on the upper-right of the screen. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
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    Data Converter SR Ver.1.1". • "Picture Motion Browser" is not compatible OS X (v10.3-10.4) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G4/G5 series, Mac mini Memory: 256 MB or more more, 32,000 colors or more Notes on connecting your camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for all the
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    Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the "Trash" icon. The camera is disconnected from the to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. • If Support Additional information on this product and answers
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    printer (page 123) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a operating instructions supplied with the printer. Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "Picture Motion Browser" software and
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    a single image on a printing sheet. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. MENU button Controller • It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. In index
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    other images, the total number of sheets is indicated in the "Total" field. • If the screen does not appear, press the shutter button on the camera halfway down. 124 • You can switch between the single-image display and the index display with the (Display) button. • You can enlarge the image with
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    the controller. To cancel the print During printing, pressing the center of the controller cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure above. 1 (Page 1) [Batch print] All images Prints all the images in the recording medium in
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    2 (Page 2) [Paper size] Printer setup 9×13cm/3.5"×5" Hagaki card 13×18cm/5"×7" A4/8.5"×11" 2"×3" card 10×15cm 4"×6" 8"×10" Letter [Layout] Printer setup Borderless 1 image/sheet 2 image/sheet 4 image/sheet [Print quality] Printer setup Fine [Data print] Printer setup Off Date File name Date & name
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 127 to 136. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery
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    power is turned on. • In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery flashing in the viewfinder. This indication means a recording medium is not inserted in the camera. Insert a recording medium to take a picture
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    with it (page 44). The bottom of a picture taken with the flash is too dark. • The picture was taken with the lens hood on. Remove the lens hood when the built-in flash is used. With some lenses, the bottom of the picture may become dark even without the lens hood (t step 5 in "Read This First
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    picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of the Super SteadyShot function or a tripod is recommended. The flash
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    Troubleshooting An error is displayed when setting the custom white balance. • The custom white balance was performed at too short a distance using the flash. Or the custom white balance was set with a vivid-colored subject. Be sure to put some distance between the camera and the subject when
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    camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 3 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"), or use the AC Adaptor/charger are using "Picture Motion Browser", refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. You
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    Troubleshooting Picture Motion Browser Images are not displayed correctly. • Make sure are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1. • The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera (page 99, t step 3 in "Read This First"). "Memory Stick Duo" Cannot insert a "Memory
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    "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not recognized by a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 107 to 108). The computer recognizes the "Memory Stick PRO Duo". CF card/Microdrive Cannot insert a CF card/Microdrive. • Insert
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    Troubleshooting • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • Turn on the
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    . • Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. The five bars of the Super SteadyShot scale flash. • The Super
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    to [Off: no lens] in the Custom menu. Power insufficient. Operation canceled. • You tried to perform [Clean CCD] when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified
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    in extremely hot place. Turn the power off. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again. System error. • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 138
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    protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate
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    PC card slot of a computer, proper operation is not guaranteed. • The supplied Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CF slot is only for use with this camera. You can use it with other devices, however, proper operation is not guaranteed. Note on using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO
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    /Microdrive • Be sure to format the recording medium using this camera when you use it for the first time. • Data may not strong enough to resist vibration and shock compared to a "Memory Stick," which uses flash memory. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or
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    We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: - Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently. • We recommend having spare
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    from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be decreased. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have
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    to the operating instructions of each of the accessories. AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger When a household power outlet (AC power) is available, using an AC Adaptor/charger eliminates the possibility of running out of battery. To connect the adaptor, set the POWER switch of the camera to OFF, flip
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    F56AM/HVL-F36AM Flash A powerful flash can cover a longer distance than the built-in flash can, enabling flash shooting that produces beautiful images. When using the flash (not supplied), remove the accessory shoe cap and slide the flash onto the camera. Accessory shoe cap Flash HVL-F56AM Others
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    two-second self-timer or [Rear sync.] is selected. • If a flash meter or a color meter is used, high speed sync mode is not ("HSS" does not appear on the LCD window of the flash) or select a shutter speed slower than the flash sync speed. FDA-A1AM Angle Finder/FDA-M1AM Magnifier When using
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    not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. x On carrying Be sure to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from the cap before
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    and time. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. Charging method of the NP-FM55H
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    Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens [CCD] Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses All of Sony Lens Total pixel number of camera Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera batteries, recording medium and body accessories) Others
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    ) BC-VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 11.5 Wh (1 600 mAh) Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and specifications
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    ) D: Reset default (page 104) 1) "Continuous" when in Sports action mode. 2) "AF-C" when in Sports action mode, "AF-S" when in Macro mode. 3) "A setting that the camera recommends" when in AUTO or Scene Selection. 4) "Autoflash" or "Fill-flash". ("Rear sync." or "Wireless" is canceled.) Others 151
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    Recording menu Items Image size Quality Inst.Playback Noise reductn Eye-Start AF Red eye Flash control Flash default Bracket order Reset to L:10M Fine 2 sec. On On Off ADI flash Autoflash 0 t - t + A: AUTO shooting (page 31) B: Scene Selection (page 32) C: Reset of recording function (page 87) D:
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    Shutter lock AF area setup Monitor Disp. Rec. display Play. display Reset to AF Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient&flash On Off: no card On: no lens 0.3s. display Automatic Auto rotate Auto rotate A: AUTO shooting (page 31) B: Scene Selection (page 32) C: Reset of recording function (page 87
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    Setup menu Items LCD brightness Transfer mode Video output Audio signals Date/Time set File # memory Folder name Select folder LCD backlight Power save MenuSec.Memory Delete conf. Reset to Standard Mass Storage - On - On Std. form - 5 sec. 3 min. Off "No" A: AUTO shooting (page 31) B: Scene
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    metering 59 A AC Adaptor/charger............144 Access lamp t step 4 in "Read This First" Accessory shoe cap 145 ADI flash 86 Adjusting exposure 65 Adjusting environment ........ 106, 120 Software 114, 115 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Windows 105 Connecting
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    Flash range 44, 57 Fluorescent 47 F-number 34 Focus 13 Focus mode 51 FocusHoldButt 93 Focus-lock 14 Folder name 100 Format 89 H Hi200 45 High Speed Sync shooting .145 Histogram display 74 Holding the camera rechargeable battery 148 ISO Manual exposure 37 Manual focus 71 Manual Picture
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    Power save 102 t step 3 in "Read This First" Precautions 147 Pre-flash TTL 91 Slow Sync 69 Software 114, 115 Specifications 149 Sports action 32 Spot Troubleshooting 127 Tungsten 47 TV 78 U Underexposure 16 USB cable 108, 124 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in "Read This First" V Video
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    Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and DirectX are either , Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks
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