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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Handbook A-mount

SLT-A99/SLT-A99V

©2012 Sony Corporation

Table of contents
Introduction of functions ................................................... 9

Before use
Notes on using your camera ............................................ 12 Checking the supplied items ............................................ 15 Identifying parts ............................................................... 16 Front side .................................................................... 16 Rear side ..................................................................... 17 Top side ...................................................................... 19 Sides ........................................................................... 21 Bottom ........................................................................ 23 Shoe adaptor ............................................................... 24 List of icons on the screen ............................................... 25 List of icons on the LCD screen ................................. 25 List of icons on the display panel ............................... 29

Functions list
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial ..................................................................................... 30 How to use the Quick Navi screen ............................. 31 How to use the silent multi-controller ........................ 32 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 34 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button ..................................................................................... 35 The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 37 Using the In-Camera Guide ............................................. 48

Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 49 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 51 Compatible memory cards ......................................... 54 Attaching a lens ............................................................... 55 Setting the date and time ................................................. 57 Setting up the date/time again .................................... 58 Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen ........................... 59 Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 60 Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 60

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Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 60 Holding the camera properly ...................................... 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup ............................................ 62

Shooting and viewing images
Shooting still images ....................................................... 63 Recording movies ............................................................ 65 Playing back images ........................................................ 66 Switching between still images and movies ............... 66 Deleting images ............................................................... 67

Selecting a shooting mode
Selecting a shooting mode ............................................... 68 Selecting the desired mode by rotating the mode dial ............................................................................ 69 Auto Mode ..................................................... 69 Scene Selection .................................................. 71 Sweep Panorama ................................................ 73 Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE ........................... 76 Program Auto ......................................................... 77 Aperture Priority ................................................... 78 Shutter Priority ....................................................... 80 Manual Exposure ................................................... 82 BULB .................................................................... 84 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 86

Switching the recording information display
Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 87 Selecting the screen mode .......................................... 87 Histogram ................................................................... 89 Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed ........................................................... 89

Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the focus .......................................................... 91 Autofocus ................................................................... 91 Focus-lock .................................................................. 94 AF area ....................................................................... 95 Object Tracking .......................................................... 95 Restricting the autofocus range (AF Range Control) ............................................................................ 98

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Adjusting the focus except for the shutter button (AF On) .......................................................................... 100 AF illuminator .......................................................... 100 AF Micro Adj. .......................................................... 101 Manual focus ............................................................ 101 Enhancing the outline of in-focus ranges (Peaking) .......................................................................... 102 Focus Magnifier ....................................................... 103 Direct manual focus (DMF) ..................................... 104 AF/MF control ......................................................... 105

Adjusting the brightness of the image
Exposure compensation ................................................. 106 AE Lock ......................................................................... 108 Metering Mode .............................................................. 109

Using the drive mode
Selecting the drive mode .................................. 110 Shooting single shot ................................................. 110 Cont. Shooting .......................................................... 111 Self-timer .................................................................. 111 Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket .................................. 112 WB bracket ............................................................... 113 DRO Bracket ............................................................ 114 Remote Cdr. ............................................................. 114

Advanced shooting
Using the flash (sold separately) ................................... 115 Wireless flash ........................................................... 116 Slow Sync ................................................................. 117 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord .......................................................................... 118 Flash modes available .................................................... 119 Flash Compensation ...................................................... 120 Flash control .................................................................. 121 FEL lock ........................................................................ 122 Setting ISO .................................................................... 124 Multi frame noise reduction ..................................... 124 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range) ................................................................. 126

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D-RangeOptimizer ................................................... 126 Auto HDR ................................................................ 127 Setting the image processing ......................................... 129 Picture Effect ............................................................ 129 Creative Style ........................................................... 130 Adjusting the color tones (White balance) .................... 133 C.Temp./Filter .......................................................... 134 Custom white balance .............................................. 135 Setting image size .......................................................... 137 Image Size ................................................................ 137 Panorama: Size ......................................................... 137 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality ..................... 139 Aspect Ratio ............................................................. 139 Quality ...................................................................... 139 Detecting faces .............................................................. 141 Face Registration ...................................................... 142 Auto Port. Framing ................................................... 143 Smile Shutter ................................................................. 145 Zooming ........................................................................ 147 Zooming in in one step (Smart teleconverter) .......... 147 Zooming in holding the current resolution of the image (Clear Image Zoom) ........................................ 147 Reducing the noise in an image ..................................... 150 Long Exposure NR ................................................... 150 High ISO NR ............................................................ 150 Setting the color space ................................................... 151

Movie recording setup
Movie recording setup ................................................... 152 Changing the tracking sensitivity of autofocus during movie recording .............................................. 153 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted ........................................................... 153 File Format ............................................................... 155 Record Setting .......................................................... 155 Audio Rec Level ...................................................... 157 Audio Level Display ................................................ 157 Checking the audio using headphones ..................... 158 Audio Output Timing ............................................... 158

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Audio Recording ...................................................... 159

Advanced playback
Using the playback functions ........................................ 160 Selecting the memory card used to be played back .......................................................................... 160 Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) .............................................................. 160 Enlarging images ...................................................... 160 Switching to the display of the image list ................ 161 Rotating an image .................................................... 162 Slide Show ............................................................... 163 Playback Display ...................................................... 164 The screen displayed for playback mode ...................... 165 Switching the screen during playback ...................... 165 List of icons on the histogram display ..................... 165 Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 167 Specifying printing ........................................................ 168 Specifying DPOF ..................................................... 168 Date Imprint ............................................................. 168 Copying images ............................................................. 169 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 170 Delete (Multiple Img.) ............................................. 170 Deleting all images or movies visible in the current view mode................................................................. 171 Viewing images on a TV screen .................................... 172 HDMI Info. Display ................................................. 173 Using "BRAVIA" Sync ........................................... 174

Setup of the camera
Setting the other functions of the camera ...................... 175 Release w/o Lens ...................................................... 175 Grid Line .................................................................. 175 Auto Review ............................................................. 175 Func. of AEL button ................................................ 176 ISO Button, AF/MF button, Preview Button ........... 176 Custom button .......................................................... 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter .............................. 177 LCD Brightness ........................................................ 177 Viewfinder Bright. ................................................... 178

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Power Save ............................................................... 178 FINDER/LCD Setting .............................................. 179 APS-C Size Capture ................................................. 179 PAL/NTSC Selector (only for the 1080 50i-compatible device) ............................................................. 180 Lens compensation ........................................................ 181 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading .............................. 181 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......................... 181 Lens Comp.: Distortion ............................................ 181 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 182 Recording Mode ....................................................... 182 Format ...................................................................... 183 File Number ............................................................. 183 Folder Name ............................................................. 183 Select REC Folder .................................................... 184 New Folder ............................................................... 184 Recover Image DB ................................................... 185 Upload Settings ........................................................ 185 Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) ..................................................... 187 GPS Assist Data ....................................................... 188 GPS Auto Time Cor. ................................................ 188 Registering your own settings ....................................... 190 Resetting to the default .................................................. 191 Confirming the software version ................................... 198

Viewing images on a computer
Using the software ......................................................... 199 Using "Image Data Converter" ................................ 199 Using "PlayMemories Home" .................................. 199 Using "Remote Camera Control" ............................. 200 Recommended computer environment (Windows) .......................................................................... 201 Recommended computer environment (Mac) .......... 201 Installing the software (Windows) ........................... 202 Installing the software (Mac) ................................... 203 Connecting the camera to the computer ........................ 204 Setting the USB connection ..................................... 204

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Setting the LUN (Logical Unit Number) (USB LUN Setting) ............................................................ 204 Connecting to the computer ..................................... 205 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 205 Importing images to the computer (Mac) ................. 206 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......... 207 Creating a movie disc .................................................... 208 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies .......................................................................... 208 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) ................................ 209 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc .......................................................................... 210 Discs you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 211 Creating a disc with a device other than a computer .......................................................................... 211

Troubleshooting/Others
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 212 Warning messages ......................................................... 221 Cleaning the camera and a lens ..................................... 223 Cleaning the image sensor ............................................. 224 Precautions .................................................................... 227 To use your camera abroad -- Power sources .............. 230 AVCHD format ............................................................. 231 GPS (SLT-A99V only) .................................................. 232 Memory card ................................................................. 234 Battery pack/Battery charger ......................................... 236 The License ................................................................... 238

Index ........................................................... 239

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Introduction of functions
This section introduces some frequently-used shooting functions and characteristic functions. See the pages in parentheses for details.

Shooting functions used frequently
Exposure compensation (106)
You can compensate the exposure to adjust the brightness of the entire screen. Even when the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated if the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].

ISO sensitivity (124)/Multi frame noise reduction (124)
You can set the sensitivity to light. The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600. When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.

White balance (133)
You can adjust the color tones. You can select an option to suit a light source, or perform a fine adjustment by combining the color temperature with the color filter.

Drive mode (110)
You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, bracket, or shooting with a Wireless Remote Commander.

Original characteristic functions
AF Range Control (98)
You can restrict the autofocus range to prevent unintended subjects from being focused on.

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Introduction of functions

DRO/Auto HDR (126)
D-Range Optimizer: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Auto HDR: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation.

Creative Style (130)
You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain factors of the images, such as the exposure, by using the selected style as the base.

Hand-held Twilight (72)
You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.

Movie recording with manual adjustments (153)
You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, M mode during movie recording.

How to operate or customize the camera
Screen information (87)
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the LCD screen mode. You can change the screen mode by pressing the DISP button.

Quick Navi (31)
In viewfinder mode, you can quickly switch the LCD screen to the Quick Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items with an intuitive operation.

Silent multi-controller (32)
Using the silent multi-controller that is designed to reduce the sound of dial rotation, you can set certain items silently, such as focus mode, or recording level.

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Introduction of functions

Customization (42, 177)
The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired function.You can also assign functions to other buttons, such as the AEL button, or the ISO button.

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Before use

Notes on using your camera
Screen language
You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu (page 47).

Notes on the LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
· The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and electronic viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. · Do not hold the camera by the LCD screen. · Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. · There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD screen. Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet, such as floppy disks or credit cards, near the LCD screen. · Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the screen may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the screen will function normally. · The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.

Shooting procedure
This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the LCD screen mode using the LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder.

Notes on the functions available with the camera
· To check whether it is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible device:50i · This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image.

Shooting with a DT lens
This camera is equipped with a 35 mm, full-frame CMOS sensor, however, the image size is automatically set to that of the APS-C size setting, and the image size is smaller when a DT lens ("DT" is attached to the product name) is used (page 137).

No compensation for contents of the recording
The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.

Notes on long-time recording
· When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the icon appears on the screen and the camera turns itself off automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level. · Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.

Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

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Notes on using your camera · When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot. · The surface of the camera may get warm. This is not a malfunction.

On GPS-compatible devices (SLTA99V only)
· To determine whether your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 · Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. · If you do not record the location information, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 187). · In an airplane, make sure to turn off the camera following cabin announcements.

Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a computer, for Windows computers, use the "PlayMemories Home" software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

Before use

Notes when playing movies on other devices
· This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices. ­ Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile ­ Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. · Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. · 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only.

Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

On the data specifications described in this manual
The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp has turned off.

Notes on shooting with the viewfinder
This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. This camera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements. · The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. When you want to check

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Notes on using your camera every detail of the entire composition, you can also use the LCD screen. · If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder.

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Before use

Checking the supplied items
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility if all the accessories are not supplied. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. · Camera (1) · BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) · Shoulder strap (1)

Before use

· Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

· Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

· Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)

· Shoe Cap (1) (Attached on the camera) · Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) · CD-ROM (1) ­ Application Software for camera ­ Handbook (This manual) · Instruction Manual (1)

· Shoe adaptor (1)/Connector protective cap (1) (Attached on the Shoe adaptor)

· USB cable (1)

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Front side

A AF illuminator (100)/Self-timer

L Lens release button (56) M Silent multi-controller (32)

lamp (111)
B Shutter button (63) C Power switch (57) D Front control dial E Remote sensor (114) F Lens contacts* G Mounting index (55) H Mirror* I Preview button (42, 80, 176) J Mount K Custom button (42, 122, 177)

* Do not directly touch these parts.

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Identifying parts

Rear side

Before use

A MENU button (37) B Eyepiece cup (62) C Viewfinder*

F Light sensor (177) G LCD screen (25, 59, 87, 165) H MOVIE button (42, 65) I For shooting: AF/MF (Auto

· When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the LCD screen mode.
D Eyepiece sensors (62) E Diopter-adjustment dial

focus/manual focus) button (42, 105, 176) For viewing: (Enlarge) button (160)
J For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

· Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.

button (41, 83, 108, 176)/ SLOW SYNC button (117) For viewing: (Image index) button (161)
K Multi-selector L For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (34, 35) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (162)

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Identifying parts

M DISP (Display) button (87,

165)
N

(Smart teleconverter) button (42, 147)/Zoom button (147)/Focus Magnifier button (103) button (98) For viewing: (Delete) button (67) When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed: In-Camera Guide button (48)

O For shooting: AF RANGE

P Access lamp (53) Q

(Playback) button (66)

* Do not directly touch this part.

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Identifying parts

Top side

Before use

A Microphone* (159) B Mode dial lock release button

I

(Exposure) button (106)

J ISO button (41, 124, 176) K Display panel illumination

(68)
C Mode dial (68) D Multi interface shoe** (24,

button (29)
L

115)
· Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.
E FINDER/LCD button (179) F Display panel (29) G

Image sensor position mark (94)

M Rear control dial

* Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

(Drive) button (110) (133)

H WB (White balance) button

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Identifying parts

Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures' accessories are not guaranteed.

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Identifying parts

Sides

Before use

A Hooks for shoulder strap

· Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward.
D Speaker E DC IN terminal

· When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera.
F m (Microphone) jack

B

(Flash sync) terminal (118)

C REMOTE terminal

· When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure

· When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
G i (Headphones) jack (158) H HDMI terminal (172) I

(USB) terminal (205)

J Memory card cover (51)

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Identifying parts

K SLOT1 (Memory card slot 1)

(51)
· Available to either SD cards or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media
L SLOT2 (Memory card slot 2)

(51)
· Available to SD cards only

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Identifying parts

Bottom

Before use

A Guide holes for the Vertical

Grip
· These holes are used when you connect the Vertical Grip (sold separately) to the camera. Be sure to keep dust or debris from getting inside the holes.
B Connector for the Vertical Grip C Connector cover for the

Vertical Grip
D Tripod receptacle

· Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.
E Battery insertion slot (51) F Battery cover (51)

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Identifying parts

Shoe adaptor
Remove the Shoe Cap attached to the camera and attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera so that you can attach accessories compatible with a conventional Accessory Shoe (Auto-lock Accessory shoe).

A Auto-lock Accessory shoe B Lock knob

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Tighten the Lock knob.

How to attach the Lock knob
1

Remove the Connector protective cap from the shoe.
· Do not force the knob to turn after it locks. · When you attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera, insert the Shoe adaptor all the way in. · After you remove the Shoe adaptor from the camera, attach the Connector protective cap to the Shoe adaptor for storing the cap.

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Loosen the Lock knob and insert the Shoe adaptor into the shoe.

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List of icons on the screen
List of icons on the LCD screen
The status of the LCD screen is set to "for the viewfinder mode (using the viewfinder for monitoring)" in the default settings. Pressing the DISP button changes the screen status to "for the LCD screen mode." You can also display the digital level gauge or histogram (page 87).
Before use

For the viewfinder mode
In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/P/A/S/M/ Sweep Panorama mode

For the LCD screen mode

For playback (Basic information display)

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List of icons on the screen

A Display Indication Exposure mode (68) P P* ASM

Display

Indication Frame rate of movies (155) Image size of movies (155) Remaining battery (53)

100% Flash charge in progress (115) Register number (190) Scene Recognition icons (70) APS-C Size Capture (179) Setting Effect OFF (89) No audio recording of movies (159) Wind Noise Reduction (159) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (60) GPS triangulating status (187) (SLT-A99V only) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (139) 24M 10M Image size of still images 4.6M 20M (137) 8.7M 3.9M 10M 4.6M 2.0M 8.7M 3.9M 1.7M 100-0003 Image quality of still images (139) DPOF SteadyShot error (220) Overheating warning (12) Database file full (222)/ Database file error (222) AE lock (108)/FEL lock (122) View Mode (160) Folder - file number (206) Protect (167) DPOF set (168)

Memory card (51, 234)/ Upload (185)

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List of icons on the screen

Display

Indication Remaining battery warning (53)

Display

Indication Picture Effect (129)

B Display Indication Drive mode (110) Auto Portrait Framing (143) C Flash mode (115)/Redeye reduction (40) Focus mode (91) Display Indication EV scale (83, 106, 113) Exposure compensation (106)/Metered Manual (83) Flash compensation (120) REC 0:12 Object tracking (95) z Face Detection (141)/ Smile Shutter (145) Metering mode (109) AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (133) 1/250 F3.5 ISO400 ISO AUTO Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus (63, 93) Shutter speed (80) Aperture (78) ISO sensitivity (124) AE lock (108)/FEL lock (122) GPS information (SLTA99V only) 35° 37' 32"N 139° 44' 31"W Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A99V only)

Before use

AF area (95)

7500K A5 G5 D-Range Optimizer (126)/Auto HDR (127) Creative Style (130)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness +3 +3 +3

Auto HDR image warning (127) Picture Effect error (130) Histogram (89) 2012-1-1 10:37PM Date of recording

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List of icons on the screen

Display 3/7 D Display

Indication File number/Number of images in the view mode

Indication Spot metering area (109) AF area (95) Assist area (92) Digital level gauge (88) Histogram (89) Smart teleconverter (147) Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator (88) Aperture indicator (88) AF Range Control (98)

z Tracking Tracking focus (95) focus Audio level (157)

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List of icons on the screen

List of icons on the display panel
You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO sensitivity, white balance, drive mode and image quality by checking the display panel on the top of the camera.
Shutter speed (80)/ Aperture (78) ISO sensitivity (124) Exposure (106)/Flash compensation (120) White balance (133)

Before use

Drive mode (110)

Image quality (139)

Remaining battery (53)

Remaining number of recordable images*

* Even when the remaining number of recordable images is more than 9,999, "9999" is displayed on the display panel.

To turn on the backlight of the display panel
Press the display panel illumination button on the top. Pressing again turns off the backlight.
Display panel illumination button

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Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial
You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/dial. For the location of the buttons/dial, see "Identifying parts" (page 16).
button (110) WB button (133) button (106) ISO button (124) Mode dial (68) FINDER/LCD button (179) Selects the drive mode. Adjusts the white balance. Compensates the exposure. Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. Switches the exposure mode. Rotate the dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button. Switches the display between the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

Display panel illumination Turns on the backlight of the display panel. button (29) MENU button (37) MOVIE button (42, 65) AEL button (108)/SLOW SYNC button (117)/ button (161) AF/MF button (105)/ button (160) Fn button (31, 34, 35)/ button (162) DISP button (87, 165) button (147)/Zoom button (147)/Focus Magnifier button (103) button (66) Displays the menu screen for setting up the menu item. Records movies. Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Shoots with the flash with a slower shutter speed./Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously. Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily./ Scales an image up when viewing images. Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using the Fn button. In viewfinder mode, switches to the Quick Navi screen./Rotates images. Switches the recording information display of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. Zooms in to the center of an image./Zooms in holding the current resolution of the image./Allows you to check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Plays back images.

AF RANGE button (98)/In- Limits the available operating range of autofocus./ Camera Guide button (48)/ Displays a In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. button (67) Preview button (80) Custom button (42, 122, 177) Checks blurring of the background. Assigns a frequently-used function to the button. The FEL lock function is assigned in the default settings.

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Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial

Silent multi-controller (32)

Adjusts the setting silently.

How to use the Quick Navi screen
Using the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on the recording information display when the screen mode is set to [For viewfinder] (Quick Navi).

1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to [For
viewfinder] (page 87).

Functions list

2 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.
In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

In Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

3 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector.

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Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial

4 Set the item with the front or rear control dial.
· Select an option with the front control dial and adjust it with the rear control dial. · Pressing the center of the multi-selector turns on the designated screen used to set up the selected item. · Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen and the screen goes back to the original one.

Functions available on the Quick Navi screen
Auto Mode/Scene Selection/Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/Select Recording Media/Quality/SteadyShot (for still images)/Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Object Tracking/Smile/Face Detect./Metering Mode/White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Auto Port. Framing/Exposure Comp./Flash Comp./ISO
Notes · Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. · When using Creative Style (page 130), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen.

How to use the silent multi-controller
You can set an item without changing the screen using the silent multicontroller. Since the dial is designed to reduce the sound of the dialing operation, you can reduce the sound of the dialing operation during movie recording. You can assign separate functions to the dial for still image shooting and movie recording (page 33).

1 Press the button so that the setup
screen appears.
· [Focus Mode] is assigned to the button for still image shooting, and [Audio Rec Level] is assigned to the same button for movie recording in the default settings.

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Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial

2 Rotate the dial to select the
desired setting.

Functions list

Current setting

3 Press the button to execute.
To assign other functions to the Silent Multi-Controller
Pressing and holding the button opens the screen used for assigning functions to the Silent Multi-Controller. Rotate the dial to select a function. You can also select a function from: MENU button t 3t[ Silent Controller] or MENU button t 1t [ Silent Controller].

Current function

Functions available
Still image: Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./ Metering Mode/ISO Movie: Audio Rec Level/Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./Metering Mode/ISO/Shutter speed/Aperture

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Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen.

1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than [For
viewfinder] (page 87).

2 Press the Fn button.

3 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector,
then press the center z to execute.
The setup screen appears.

4 Following the operation guide,
select and execute the desired function.

Operation guide

To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen
Turn the front control dial without pressing the center z in step 3. You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen. Additionally, some functions can be fine-tuned using the rear control dial.

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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows:
Auto Mode (69) Selects the automatic shooting mode. (Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto)

Scene Selection (71) Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions. (Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait) Movie (153) Selects the exposure mode for movie recording to suit your subject or your effect. (P/A/S/M) Sets the speed for continuous shooting. (T10/T8) Sets the drive mode such as continuous shooting. (Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Self-timer/Bracket: Cont./ Single Bracket/WB bracket/DRO Bracket/Remote Cdr.) Sets the flash mode of a flash (sold separately). (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Rear Sync./Wireless) Selects the focus mode. (Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF/Depth Map Assist Continuous AF/DMF/Manual Focus) Selects the area of focus. (Wide/Zone/Spot/Local) Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it. (Off/On/On(Tracking focus w/ shutter)) Automatically captures people's face(s) with the optimal focus and exposure./Shoots when a smile is detected. (Face Detection Off/Face Detection On (Regist. Faces)/Face Detection On/Smile Shutter) Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition. (Auto/Off) Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed. (Multi Frame Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO/ISO 50 to 25600)

Functions list

Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE (76) Drive Mode (110)

Flash Mode (115) Focus Mode (91)

AF area (95) Object Tracking (95) Smile/Face Detect. (141, 145)

Auto Port. Framing (143) ISO (124)

Metering Mode (109) Selects the method for measuring brightness. (Multi segment/Center weighted/Spot)

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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

Flash Comp. (120) White Balance (133)

Adjusts the amount of flash light. (+3.0EV to ­3.0EV) Adjusts the color tone of images. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom 1­3)

DRO/Auto HDR (126) Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. (Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR) Creative Style (130) Selects your desired image processing. (Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/ Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black & White/Sepia/Style Box1­6) Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature)

Picture Effect (129)

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The functions selected with the MENU button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu

Functions list

Still shooting menu
Image Size (137) Aspect Ratio (139) Quality (139) Panorama: Size (137) Selects the size of still images. (L/M/S) Selects the aspect ratio for still images. (3:2/16:9) Sets the image quality for still images. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Extra fine/Fine/Standard) Selects the size of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide)

Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. (75) (Right/Left/Up/Down)

Clear Image Zoom (149) Digital Zoom (149)

Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. (On/Off) Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer. (On/Off)

Long Exposure NR (150)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

High ISO NR (150) Flash control (121) AF Illuminator (100)

Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. (Normal/Low/Off) Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. (ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL) Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing. (Auto/Off)

SteadyShot (60) AF drive speed

Sets SteadyShot for still image shooting. (On/Off) Selects the focusing speed in autofocus mode. When [Slow] is selected in macro shooting, focusing is easier achieved. (Fast/Slow) Changes the range of reproducible colors. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Assigns the desired function to the silent multi-controller for still image shooting. (Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./ Metering Mode/ISO)

Color Space (151) Silent Controller (33)

Exposure step

Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. (0.5 EV/0.3 EV) Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus is not confirmed in autofocus mode. (AF/Release) Sets whether or not to activate the autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. This is convenient when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to adjust the exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway down. This is convenient when you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately. (On/Off) Registers combinations of frequently used modes and settings and allows easy recall of those combinations with the mode dial. (1/2/3)

Priority setup

AF w/ shutter

AEL w/ shutter

Memory (190)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Movie shooting menu
File Format (155) Selects the movie file format. (AVCHD/MP4)

Record Setting (155) Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame. (60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M) SteadyShot (60) Sets SteadyShot for movie recording. (On/Off)

Functions list

AF Tracking Duration Sets the tracking sensitivity of the autofocus feature for (153) movie recording. (High/Mid/Low) Auto Slow Shutter (154) Sets whether or not to automatically adjust the shutter speed to a slower setting during movie recording, when the subject is in a dark situation. (On/Off)

Silent Controller Assigns the desired function to the silent multi-controller for (32, 33) movie recording. (Audio Rec Level/Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/ Exposure Comp./Metering Mode/ISO/Shutter Speed/ Aperture)

Audio Recording (159) Wind Noise Reduct. (159) Audio Rec Level (157) Audio Level Display (157)

Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie. (On/Off) Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (On/Off) Adjusts the audio recording level. (0 to 31) Sets whether or not to display the audio level. (On/Off)

Audio Output Timing Provides measures to reduce echo for movie recording. (158) (Live/Lip Sync)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Custom menu
Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in Superior Auto mode. (Auto/Off) Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode. (Auto/Off)

FINDER/LCD Setting (179) Red Eye Reduction Release w/o Lens (175) S. Auto Cont. Shooting (70) S. Auto Image Extract. (70)

Grid Line (175)

Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off) Displays the captured image after shooting it automatically. You can set the duration of time the image is to be displayed. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

Auto Review (175)

DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of (87) the LCD screen that can be selected by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/ Histogram/For viewfinder) DISP Button(Finder) (87) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/ Histogram)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

AF RANGE Button (98) AF Range Control Assist

Selects the function to be used with the AF RANGE button. (AF Range Control/In-Camera Guide) Sets whether or not to show the status that the subject is located within the focus range on the screen when the AF Range Control function is activated (available only when an AF-D compatible lens is attached). (On/Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for the peaking function. (Red/Yellow/White) Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation value. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)

Peaking Level (102) Peaking Color (103) Live View Display (89)

Functions list

Func. of AEL button (176)

Assigns the desired function to the AEL button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/Memory) Assigns the desired function to the ISO button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/Memory)

ISO Button (176)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

AF/MF button (176)

Assigns the desired function to the AF/MF button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/Memory) Assigns the desired function to the custom button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/Memory)

Custom button (177)

Preview Button (176) Assigns the desired function to the preview button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/Memory) Smart Telecon. Button (103, 147) Focus Hold Button Selects the function to be used with the (Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier/Zoom) button.

Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens. When you select [Preview Button], the function selected with [Preview Button] is assigned. (Focus Hold/Preview Button)

MOVIE Button Ctrl dial setup

Selects the appropriate mode for the MOVIE button. (Always/Movie Mode Only) Sets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting shutter speed and aperture. ( SS F/no./ F/no. SS)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Dial exp.comp (107) Compensates the exposure with the front or rear control dial. (Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial) Exp.comp.set Sets whether or not to compensate the exposure within the flash light range. (Ambient&flash/Ambient only) Selects the order in exposure bracket and white balance bracket shooting. (0 t ­ t +/­ t 0 t +)

Bracket order

Functions list

Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by (181) the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. (181) Lens Comp.: Distortion (181) Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off)

Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter (177) function. (On/Off) Face Priority Tracking (97) Face Registration (142) Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking. (On/Off) Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)

Playback menu
Still/Movie Select (160) Delete (170) Slide Show (163) Allows you to determine how to group the playback images (View mode). (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Shows a slide show. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Image Index (161)

Sets the number of images displayed on one page of the image index screen. (4 Images/9 Images) Protects or cancels protection for an image. (Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/ Cancel All AVCHD view files) Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)

Protect (167)

Specify Printing (168)

Select Playback Media (160) Copy (169) Volume Settings Playback Display (164)

Selects the memory card slot to be used for playback. (Slot 1/Slot 2) Duplicates images in a memory card. Sets the volume for movie playback. (0 to 7) Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)

Memory Card Tool menu
Select Recording Media (52) Recording Mode (182) Format (183) File Number (183) Selects the memory card slot to be used for recording. (Slot 1/Slot 2) Selects the recording method to record on memory cards. (Standard/Simult. Rec (Still)/Simult. Rec (Movie)/Sim. Rec (Still/Movie)/Sort(JPEG/RAW)/Sort(Still/Movie)) Formats the memory card. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. (Series/Reset) Sets the folder format for still images. (Standard Form/Date Form) Changes the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 movies. Creates a new folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.

Folder Name (183) Select REC Folder (184) New Folder (184)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Recover Image DB (185) Display Card Space

Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card.

Clock setup menu
Date/Time Setup (58) Sets date and time, and daylight savings. Area Setting (58) Sets the location of where the camera is used.

Functions list

Setup menu
Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous) Sets [Delete] or [Cancel] as the default setting for the delete confirmation screen. ("Delete" first/"Cancel" first) Displays an explanation of each shooting mode and also allows you to select another shooting mode. (On/Off)

Delete confirm.

Mode Dial Guide

LCD Brightness (177) Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Auto/Manual/Sunny Weather) Viewfinder Bright. (178) Viewfinder Color Temp. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the color temperature of the screen in the viewfinder. Setting it toward + makes the color cooler, and toward ­ makes the color warmer. (+2 to 0 to ­2)

GPS Settings (187) (SLT-A99V only) Power Save (178)

Sets the GPS functions. Sets the response level to be used to activate the power save mode. (Max/Standard)

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Power Saving Start Time (179) HDMI Resolution (172) CTRL FOR HDMI (174) HDMI Info. Display (173)

Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Displays images on the screen of an HDMI TV connected without displaying recording information. (On/Off)

Upload Settings* (185) USB Connection (204) USB LUN Setting (204) Audio signals

Sets whether to use the upload function of the camera with an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off) Sets the USB connection method, appropriate to the computer or USB device. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote) Allows the computer to recognize both the memory cards during a USB connection. (Multi/Single) Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working. (On/Off) Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC system TV. (PAL/NTSC) Sets whether or not to record with an APS-C size-equivalent area. (On/Auto) Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the focus. (AF Adjustment Setting/amount/Clear)

PAL/NTSC Selector (Only for 1080 50icompatible models) (180) APS-C Size Capture (179) AF Micro Adj. (101)

* Appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the memory card SLOT1 in the camera.

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The functions selected with the MENU button

Version (198) Language Demo Mode Initialize (191)

Displays the camera software version. Selects the language. Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off. (On/Off) Restores the settings to their defaults. (Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset)

Cleaning Mode (224) Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.

Functions list

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Using the In-Camera Guide
The AF RANGE button is equipped with both an In-Camera Guide feature and a delete feature. When you press the AF RANGE button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a help guide explaining the currently selected function or setting appears automatically.

AF RANGE button

MENU button t Guide]

3 t [AF RANGE Button] t [In-Camera

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Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H "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. The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it. To avoid missing the opportunity to shoot, charge it before use.

1 Insert the battery pack onto the
battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Preparing the camera

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Charging the battery pack

2 Connect the battery charger to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed
Charging time

For the U.S.A and Canada Plug

About 175 minutes

· When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). · The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed.
CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada

CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Notes · The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. · We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F 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).

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
This camera is equipped with 2 memory card slots; SLOT1 can be used with "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or SD cards, but SLOT2 can be used only with SD cards.

1 While sliding the battery cover
open lever, open the cover.
Preparing the camera

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 cover.

4 While sliding the memory card
cover, open the cover.

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

5 Insert a memory card.
· With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Memory card slot 1

Memory card slot 2 Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

6 Close the cover.

To select the memory card to be used for recording
[Slot 1] is selected in the default settings. Use slot 1 when you do not want to change the setting and intend to use only a single memory card. MENU button t 1 t [Select Recording Media] t Select the desired slot · You can also set [Select Recording Media] from the Quick Navi screen (page 31).

To record an image on both memory cards at the same time
You can record the same images on both memory cards at the same time or sort images onto the different memory cards by the type of image (page 182). MENU button t 1 t [Recording Mode] t Select the desired setting

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once.

To check the remaining battery level
The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.
"Battery exhausted."

Battery level High Low

Preparing the camera

You cannot shoot any more pictures.

You can use 2 battery packs installed in the Vertical Grip (sold separately) by attaching it to the camera. Including the battery pack installed in the camera, this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched automatically. You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen. The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the camera The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in the Vertical Grip For details on the Vertical Grip, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Vertical Grip.

To remove the battery pack from the camera
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow after confirming that the vibration of the camera has stopped and both the LCD screen and access lamp are turned off, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

Lock lever

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Compatible memory cards
The following memory cards are compatible with this