Sony SLT-A57K Instruction Manual - Page 23

Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. • When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. Front lens cap Body cap Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on straight. Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens. • When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. 23