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Sony DSLR A550L - Alpha 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera Manual

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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A500/A550 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	7
Table of Contents	8
Preparing the camera	12
Checking the accessories supplied	12
Preparing the battery pack	13
Attaching a lens	20
Inserting a memory card	22
Preparing the camera	25
Using the accessories supplied	27
Checking the number of recordable images	29
Cleaning	32
Before your operation	35
Identifying parts and screen indicators	35
Front side	35
Rear side	36
Top	38
Sides/Bottom	39
Switching the recording information display (DISP)	40
LCD monitor	41
Selecting a function/setting	43
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button	44
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	45
The functions selected by the MENU button	45
Shooting images	47
Shooting an image without camera shake	47
Correct posture	47
Using the SteadyShot function	48
Using a tripod	49
/ Shooting with the automatic setting	50
Using the Face Detection function	52
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)	54
Taking portrait photos	55
Taking landscape photos	56
Taking small-subject photos	57
Taking moving-subject photos	58
Taking sunset photos	59
Taking night view photos	60
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	61
Shooting with program auto	62
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	63
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	65
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	67
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	69
Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF)	71
Switching to the viewfinder	71
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)	72
Switching the recording information display (DISP)	73
LCD monitor (Graphic Display)	74
LCD monitor (Standard Display)	76
Viewfinder	78
Using the shooting function	79
Selecting the focus method	79
Using autofocus	79
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	81
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)	82
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	83
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	84
Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check)	85
Zooming in in one step	87
Using the flash	88
Performing wireless flash shooting	91
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	92
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)	92
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	93
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)	95
Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)	96
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)	97
Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)	98
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	98
Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)	99
Image processing	101
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	101
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)	102
Setting ISO	103
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	104
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	104
Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter)	105
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	106
Selecting the drive mode	108
Shooting single shot	108
Shooting continuously	108
Using the self-timer	109
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	110
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)	111
Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander	112
Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)	113
Using the viewing function	115
Playing back images	115
Checking the information of recorded images	120
Protecting images (Protect)	122
Deleting images (Delete)	123
Viewing images on a TV screen	125
Changing your setup	128
Setting image size and image quality	128
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	130
Changing the noise reduction setting	132
Changing the function of the AEL button	133
Changing other settings	134
Setting the LCD monitor	135
Confirming the version of the camera	137
Resetting to the default	138
Viewing images on a computer	140
Using your computer	140
Using the software	147
Printing images	152
Specifying DPOF	152
Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer	154
Others	156
Specifications	156
Troubleshooting	160
Warning messages	169
Precautions	172
Index	174