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Preparing the camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting
function
Using the viewing
function
Using the menu
Viewing images on a
computer
Printing images
Additional information on this product and
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
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Instruction Manual
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DSLR-A900
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSLR-A900 Serial No. __________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the produ
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For your protection, please read these Attachments safety instructions completely before Do not use attachments not recommended operating the appliance, and keep this by the manufacturer, as they may cause manual for future reference. hazards. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions Cleaning and instructions on the appliance, or the Unplug the set from the wall outlet before one described in the operating instructions cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid and adhere to them.
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– Never block the slots and openings by Refer all servicing to qualified service placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or personnel. other similar surface. – Never place the set in a confined space, Replacement parts such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, When replacement parts are required, be unless proper ventilation is provided. sure the service technician has used – Do not place the set near or over a replacement parts specified by the radiator or heat register, or where it is manufact
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Read this first � Do not crush and do not expose the CAUTION battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Replace the battery with the specified type � Do not short circuit and do not allow only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. metal objects to come into contact with Do not expose the batteries to excessive the battery terminals. heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. � Do not expose to high temperature above 140°F (60°C) such as in direct sunli
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Regulatory Information Note: This equipment has been tested and found Declaration of Conformity to comply with the limits for a Class B Trade Name: SONY digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Model No.: DSLR-A900 FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics These limits are designed to provide Inc. reasonable protection against harmful Address:16530 Via Esprillo, interference in a residential installation. San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can Telephone
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Disposal of waste batteries For Customers in Europe (applicable in the European Union This product has been tested and found and other European countries with compliant with the limits set out in the separate collection systems) EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the batter
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
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Notes on using your camera No compensation for contents of the Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and recording other materials may be copyrighted. The contents of the recording cannot be Unauthorized recording of such materials compensated for if recording or playback is may be contrary to the provisions of the not possible due to a malfunction of your copyright laws. camera or a memory card, etc. The pictures used in this manual Back up recommendation The photo
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.......................................... 3 Read this first ..................................................................... 5 Notes on using your camera .............................................. 9 Preparing the Checking the accessories supplied ..................................13 camera Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 14 Attaching a lens ............................................................... 21
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Using a flash (not supplied) ............................................. 65 Selecting the flash mode ............................................ 66 Shooting with Slow Sync ........................................... 67 Shooting with High Speed Sync (HSS) ..................... 67 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord ............................................................................ 68 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) ..
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Menu function list .......................................................... 105 Using the menu Recording menu 1 ................................................... 107 Recording menu 2 ................................................... 110 Recording menu 3 ................................................... 112 Recording menu 4 ................................................... 114 Custom menu 1 ......................................................... 116 Custom menu 2 ...............
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ � Shoulder strap (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) � Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Rechargeable battery pack NP- FM500H (1) � Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Wireless Remote Commander � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the (Remote Commander) (1) camera) � CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) � Instruct
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Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP- FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One
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Preparing the camera � We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. Notes � Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. � Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some tr
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British (British (British (CEE (CEE (Ocean Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. -For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3
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Preparing the camera Singapore 230 50 BF Taiwan 110 60 A Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110
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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 battery. Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 18
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Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. The level is indicated with the percent figures, in addition to the following indicators. “Battery exhausted” Battery level You cannot shoot High Low any more pictures. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Usin
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� The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) � The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time. � The number of images that can be recorded is decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low. – The camera has been turned on and off many times. – Focus mode is set to AF-C (Continuous AF). – When the camera continues to focus for a long time without shooting, including cases
