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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
Additional information on this product and
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
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Instruction Manual
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DSLR-A230
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DSLR-A230 4-147-790-11 (1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT SAFETY The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. INSTRUCTIONS Record the serial number in the space provided below. SAVE THESE Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. INSTRUCTIONS. Model No. DSLR-A230 Serial No. __________________________ DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK WARNING OF FIRE OR To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or ELECTRIC SHOCK, moisture. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
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� Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. For Customers in the U.S.A. � Keep the battery pack dry. UL is an internationally recognized safety � Replace only with the same or equivalent organization. type recommended by Sony. This product has received UL Listing. � Dispose of used battery pack promptly described the instructions. If you have any questions about this Battery charger product, you may call: Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the Sony Customer Information Se
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Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Notice for the customers in the digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the countries applying EU Directives FCC Rules. The manufacturer of this product is Sony These limits are designed to provide Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku reasonable protection against harmful Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized interference in a residential installation. Representative for EMC and
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Disposal of waste batteries Electronic Equipment (Applicable in (applicable in the European Union the European Union and other and other European countries with European countries with separate separate collection systems) collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. This symbol on the product or on its By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
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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 Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ..................................11 Preparing the Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 12 camera Attaching a lens ............................................................... 18 Inserting a memory card .................................................. 20 Preparing the camera ....................................................
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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................................................................................... 58 Shooting with program auto .................................. 60 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) ............................................. 61 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) ..................................... 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Ma
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Image processing ............................................................. 86 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) .........................................................86 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) ............................................................................ 86 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) ............................................................................ 88 Selecting the drive mode
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. � BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) � Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the supplied in the U.S.A. and camera) Canada) � CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) � Quick Start Guide (1) � Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP- FH50 (1) � USB cable (1) � Shoulder str
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Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FH50 “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. 12
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Preparing the camera For customers in the U.S.A. and 2 Connect the battery charger to the Canada wall outlet (wall socket). Plug Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off: Full To the wall charge completed outlet (wall socket) CHARGE lamp For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp About charging time � Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a tempera
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� When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger
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Preparing the camera 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 15
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To check the remaining battery level Set the power switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. “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. Notes � The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. � Do not expose the battery pack to water
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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
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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 Body cap change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris Packaging lid from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Notes � A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-
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Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. � Before you attach them, remove dust from them. � When you purchase the DT 18 – 55 mm F3.5 – 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands o
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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. 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 the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the “SD memory card” in this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. Face side (SD memory c
