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Learning more about the camera

(α Handbook)

“α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on

the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many

functions of the camera.

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For Windows users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

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into the CD-ROM drive.

Click [Handbook].

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Click [Install].

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Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.

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For Macintosh users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

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into the CD-ROM drive.

Others

Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”

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stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.

After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”

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Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

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Check the items on pages 70 to 73. Also refer to

“α Handbook” (PDF).

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Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-

insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.

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Reset the settings (page 55).

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Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be installed.

• When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the

lock lever (page 15).

• You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is

NP-FW50.

The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient

remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out

too quickly.

• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or

cold location.

• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the battery pack correctly (page 15).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

The power turns off suddenly.

• When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning

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message and turns off automatically to protect the camera.

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• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to

power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as

pressing the shutter button halfway down.

The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.

• You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is

NP-FW50.

• If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the

CHARGE lamp may flash.

• The CHARGE lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals)

and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). If it is flashing fast, remove the battery

pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. If the CHARGE lamp

flashes fast again, it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery

pack. Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient

temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack.

Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient

temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. Charge the battery

pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and

86 °F).

Shooting images

Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is

turned on.

• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to

power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as

pressing the shutter button halfway down.

Others

The shutter does not release.

• You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is

set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.

• Check the free capacity of the memory card.

• You cannot record images while charging the flash.

• The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 17).

Recording takes a long time.

• The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction.

• You are shooting in RAW mode. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW

mode shooting may take time.

• The Auto HDR is processing an image.

The image is out of focus.

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• The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.

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• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].

• Ambient light is insufficient.

• The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual

focus function.

The flash does not work.

• Raise the flash (page 20).

• The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 20).

• You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:

– [Bracket: Cont.]

– [Sweep Panorama]

– [3D Sweep Panorama]

– [Night View] and [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection]

– [Anti Motion Blur]

– Movie recording

Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.

• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on

the image. This is not a malfunction.

The flash takes too long to recharge.

• The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has

been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual

to avoid overheating of the flash.

The image taken with the flash is too dark.

• If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach),

the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If

the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 41).

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• Set the correct date and time (page 22).

• The area selected with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set the

actual area by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting].

The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press

the shutter button halfway down.

• Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of

the camera. Adjust the setting again.

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The image is whitish (Flare).

Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).

• The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has

entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood.

The corners of the picture are too dark.

• If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on

the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or

the hood may partially appear on the image. The optical properties of some

lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient

light).

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Activate the Red Eye Reduction function.

• Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range

(page 41) using the flash.

Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 74).

The image is blurred.

• The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in

camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 20).

[Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] (page 37) and [Anti Motion Blur]

(page 37) are also effective in reducing blur.

Others

The exposure value is flashing on the LCD monitor.

• The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back.

• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file

was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your

camera is not guaranteed.

• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

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Precautions

On the functions available

with the camera

You may feel uncomfortable

symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea,

Black, white,

or a tired feeling while watching 3D

red, blue and

images recorded with the camera on

green points

3D compatible monitors. When you

watch 3D images, we recommend

• Do not hold the camera by taking

that you take a break at regular time

hold of the LCD monitor.

intervals. Since the need for or

• A magnet is attached to the back of

frequency of break times varies

the LCD monitor. Do not put

between individuals, please set your

objects that are affected by

own standards. If you feel sick, stop

magnetic fields, such as a floppy

watching 3D images, and consult a

disk or a credit card, between the

doctor as needed. Also, refer to the

LCD monitor and the camera

operating instructions of the

body.

connected device or the software

used with the camera. A child's

vision is always vulnerable

Magnet

(especially for children under six

years of age). Before allowing them

to watch 3D images, please consult

with an expert, such as a pediatric or

ophthalmic doctor. Make sure your

• Images may trail across on the

children follow the precautions

LCD monitor in a cold location.

above.

This is not a malfunction. When

turning on the camera in a cold

On the LCD monitor and

location, the LCD monitor may

lens

become temporarily dark.

• The LCD monitor is manufactured

• Do not press against the LCD

using extremely high-precision

monitor. The monitor may be

technology so over 99.99 % of the

discolored and that may cause a

pixels are operational for effective

malfunction.

use. However, there may be some

• Do not expose the camera to direct

tiny black points and/or bright

sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a

points (white, red, blue or green in

nearby object, it may cause a fire.

color) that constantly appear on the

When you must place the camera

LCD monitor. These points are

under direct sunlight, attach the

normal in the manufacturing

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front lens cap.

process and do not affect the

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images in any way.

On using the lenses and

cause the camera to malfunction,

accessories

and in some cases this malfunction

It is recommended that you use Sony

cannot be repaired.

lenses/accessories designed to suit

On the grip

the characteristics of this camera.

The grip is applied with a special

Using the products of other

coating. It may be discolored if it is

manufacturers may cause the camera

rubbed with dark colored cloth,

not to operate to its capability, or

leather, etc.

result in accidents and malfunctions

of the camera.

On storing

Be sure to attach the front lens cap

On the Smart Accessory

when not using the camera.

Terminal

Set the power switch of the camera

On the temperature of the

to OFF before you attach or remove

camera

an accessory, such as the flash, to the

When you continue to use the

Smart Accessory Terminal. When

camera for a long time, the camera

attaching an accessory, plug the

or the battery pack may become hot.

accessory into the Smart Accessory

This is not a malfunction.

Terminal to the end and fasten the

On operating temperatures

screw. Make sure that the accessory

Your camera is designed for use

is attached to the camera securely.

under the temperatures between 0°C

Do not use/store the

and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

camera in the following

Shooting in extremely cold or hot

places

places that exceed this range is not

• In an extremely hot, dry or humid

recommended.

Others

place

On moisture condensation

In places such as in a car parked in

If the camera is brought directly

the sun, the camera body may

from a cold to a warm location,

become deformed and this may

moisture may condense inside or

cause a malfunction.

outside the camera. This moisture

• Storing under direct sunlight or

condensation may cause a

near a heater

malfunction of the camera.

The camera body may become

How to prevent moisture

discolored or deformed, and this

condensation

may cause a malfunction.

When bringing the camera from a

• In a location subject to rocking

cold place to a warm place, seal the

vibration

camera in a plastic bag and allow it

• Near strong magnetic place

to adapt to conditions at the new

• In sandy or dusty places

location over about an hour.

Be careful not to let sand or dust

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get into the camera. This may

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If moisture condensation occurs

leave the camera for 24 hours or

Turn off the camera and wait about

more with the power off.

an hour for the moisture to

On memory cards

evaporate. Note that if you attempt

Do not attach a label, etc. on a

to shoot with moisture remaining

memory card or a card adaptor. This

inside the lens, you will be unable to

may cause a malfunction.

record clear images.

On recording/playback

On the internal

• When you use a memory card with

rechargeable battery

this camera for the first time, it is

This camera has an internal

recommended to format the card

rechargeable battery for maintaining

using the camera for stable

the date and time and other settings

performance of the memory card

regardless of whether the power is

before shooting. Note that

on or off, or the battery is installed

formatting permanently erases all

or not. This rechargeable battery is

data on the memory card, and is

continually charged as long as you

unrecoverable. Save precious data

are using the camera. However, if

on a computer, etc.

you use the camera for only short

• If you repeatedly record/delete

periods, it discharges gradually, and

images, fragmentation of data may

if you do not use the camera at all for

occur on the memory card. Movies

about three months it becomes

may not be able to be saved or

completely discharged. In this case,

recorded. In such a case, save your

be sure to charge this rechargeable

images to a computer or other

battery before using the camera.

storage location, then format the

However, even if this rechargeable

memory card.

battery is not charged, you can still

• The recorded contents cannot be

use the camera as long as you do not

compensated for even if recording

record the date and time. If the

or playback is not possible due to a

camera resets the settings to the

malfunction of the camera or

defaults each time you charge the

memory card, etc.

battery, the internal rechargeable

• To avoid the potential risk of data

battery may be dead. Consult your

loss, always copy (back up) data to

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

other medium.

service facility.

• Before you record one-time events,

Charging method of the internal

make a trial recording to make sure

rechargeable battery

that the camera is working

Insert a charged battery pack into the

correctly.

camera, or connect the camera to a

• This camera is neither dust-proof,

wall outlet (wall socket) using the

nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.

AC Adaptor (sold separately), and

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• Do not aim the camera at the sun

recommend that you shoot images

or other bright light. It may cause

using the JPEG format.

the malfunction of the camera.

Warning on copyright

• Do not look at the sun or a strong

Television programs, films,

light through a removed lens. This

videotapes, and other materials may

may cause irrecoverable damage to

be copyrighted. Unauthorized

your eyes. Or it may cause a

recording of such materials may be

malfunction of the lens.

contrary to the provisions of the

• Do not use the camera near a

copyright laws.

location that generates strong radio

waves or emits radiation. The

The pictures used in this

camera may not be able to record

manual

or play back properly.

The photographs used as examples

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty

of pictures in this manual are

locations may cause malfunctions.

reproduced images, and are not

• If moisture condensation occurs,

actual images shot using this

remove it before using the camera

camera.

(page 75).

On the data specifications

• Do not shake or strike the camera.

described in this manual

In addition to malfunctions and an

The data on performance and

inability to record images, this may

specifications is defined under the

render the memory card unusable,

following conditions, except as

or cause image data breakdown,

described in this manual: at an

damage or loss.

ordinary ambient temperature of

• Clean the flash surface before use.

25ºC (77°F), and using a battery

The heat of flash emission may

pack that is charged for an hour after

cause dirt on the flash surface to

Others

the CHARGE lamp goes out.

become discolored or to stick to

the flash surface, resulting in

insufficient light emission.

• Keep the camera, supplied

accessories, etc., out of the reach

of children. A memory card, etc.,

may be swallowed. If such

problem occurs, consult a doctor

immediately.

On RAW images

To view RAW images recorded with

the camera, “Image Data Converter

SR” on the CD-ROM (supplied) is

required. If you do not intend to

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modify the images you record, we

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