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                        Preparing the camera
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting function
Instruction Manual
Using the viewing function
A-mount
Changing your setup
Viewing images on a 
computer
Printing images
Others
Index
Additional information on this product and 
answers to frequently asked questions can be 
found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic 
Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
SLT-A33/A55/A55V 4-187-045-11 (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. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 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
                    
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                        � Keep the battery pack out of the reach of accept any interference received, including  small children. interference that may cause undesired  � Keep the battery pack dry. operation. � Replace only with the same or equivalent This Class B digital apparatus complies  type recommended by Sony. with Canadian ICES-003. � Dispose of used battery pack promptly  described the instructions. For Customers in the U.S.A. Battery charger UL is an internationally recognized safety  Even if the CHARGE lamp i
                    
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                        If you have any questions about this  Note: product, you may call:  This equipment has been tested and found  Sony Customer Information Services  to comply with the limits for a Class B  Center digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  1-800-222-SONY (7669) FCC Rules. The number below is for the FCC related  These limits are designed to provide  matters only. reasonable protection against harmful  interference in a residential installation.  Regulatory Information This equipment generates, use
                    
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                        Disposal of Old Electrical &  For Customers in Europe Electronic Equipment (Applicable in  the European Union and other  European countries with separate  collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that  this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens  Digital Camera is in compliance with the  essential requirements and other relevant  provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For  details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ This symbol on the product or on its  Notice f
                    
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                        Disposal of waste batteries  Notice for customers in the  (applicable in the European Union  United Kingdom and other European countries with  separate collection systems) 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  This symbol on the battery or on the   mark) must be 
                    
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                        Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Back up recommendation � This camera has two modes for shooting: To avoid the potential risk of data loss,  the LCD monitor mode using the LCD always copy (back up) data to other  monitor, and the viewfinder mode using medium. the viewfinder. � The recorded image may be different Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic  from the image you monitored before  viewfinder, lens, and image sensor recording. � The LCD monitor and electronic  viewfinder are man
                    
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                        Notes on long-time recording On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- � When you continue to shoot for a long  A55V only) time, the temperature of the camera rises.  � To determine whether your camera  If the temperature reaches above a certain  supports GPS function, check the model  level, the  mark is indicated on the  name of your camera.  screen and the camera is turned off  GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V automatically. If the power is turned off,  GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 leave the camera for 10 min
                    
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                        Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ..................................13 Preparing the  Identifying parts .............................................................. 14 camera Charging the battery pack ................................................ 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 20 Attac
                    
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                        Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject ............... 63  Shooting with preset settings according to the scene  (Scene Selection) ............................................... 63  Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) . 66  Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous  Advance Priority AE) ........................................ 69 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................................................................................... 70  
                    
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                        Using brightness compensation for the entire image  (Exposure compensation) ................................ 101 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash  Compensation) ................................................103 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of  flash light (Flash control) ................................ 104 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a  subject (Metering Mode) ................................. 105 Setting ISO ...........................
                    
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                        Playing back images ...................................................... 121 Using the viewing  Checking the information of recorded images .............. 127 function Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 131 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 132 Viewing images on a TV screen .................................... 134 Changing your GPS setting (SLT-A55V only) ...................................... 138 setup Setting image s
                    
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                        Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. � BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the  camera) � CD-ROM (Application Software  for α camera) (1) � Instruction Manual (This manual)  � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not  (1) supplied in the U.S.A. and  Canada) � Rechargeable battery pack NP- FW50 (1) � USB cable (1) � Shoulder strap (1) � Body cap (1) (Attached on the  camera) 13               
                    
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                        Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (59) N Lens release button (27) B Power switch (28) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) C Control dial (73) * Do not directly touch these  parts. D Remote sensor ** Do not cover this part  E Self-timer lamp (117) during movie recording. F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in flash* (96) K Microphone**  L Mode dial (59 – 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14                    
                    
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                        Preparing the camera Rear side A Microphone** N Speaker B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (99) O Image sensor position  mark (87) C MENU button (49) P D-RANGE (Dynamic range)  D Viewfinder* (39) button (107) E Eyepiece sensors (39) Q For shooting: AEL (AE lock)  F Diopter-adjustment dial (29) button (78, 100) For viewing:  (Zoom in)  G LCD monitor (42, 121, 127) button (124) H Light sensor (153) R For shooting:  (Exposure)  I (Playback) button (121) button (101) J Access lamp (22) For viewing:  (Zoom o
                    
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                        T Control button When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B button (46) When the menu is turned off:  DISP (Display) (40, 121)/WB  (White balance) (112)/  (Drive) (116)/ISO (106) U Control button (Enter) (46)/AF  button (89) * Do not directly touch these  parts. ** Do not cover this part  during movie recording. 16                                                                                                                                                                                              
                    
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                        Preparing the camera Sides/Bottom � Use a tripod with a screw length  A REMOTE terminal of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).  � When connecting the RM- You will be unable to firmly  S1AM/RM-L1AM Remote  secure the camera to tripods  Commander (sold separately) to  having screws longer than 5.5  the camera, insert the plug of  mm (7/32 inch), and may  the Remote Commander into  damage the camera. the REMOTE terminal,  G Memory card insertion slot (20) aligning the guide of the plug  with the guide of
                    
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                        Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50  “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). 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 onto the  battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. For the U.S.A and Canada 2 Connect the battery charger to the  Plug wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: 
                    
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                        Preparing the camera Notes � The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or  charging conditions. � 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. � Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). � Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it  ha
                    
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                        Inserting the battery pack/memory card  (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open  lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all  the way while pressing the lock  lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever 3 Insert a memory card. � With the notched corner facing as  illustrated, insert the memory card until  it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 4 Close the cover. 20