Sony A 100 Manual

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Using your computer
4View images on the computer.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the 
desired image file in the folder 
containing the copied files to open that 
image file.
Perform the procedures listed below 
beforehand when:
 Disconnecting the USB cable
 Removing a recording medium
 Turning off the camera
Drag and drop the drive icon or the 
icon of the recording medium to the 
“Trash” icon. 
The camera is disconnected from the 
computer.
You can edit images recorded in RAW 
mode with various...

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Printing images
How to print images
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 123)
You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a 
PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/Microdrive compliant printer
You can print images with a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/
Microdrive compliant printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer
You can copy images to a computer using the...

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Printing images
Printing images directly using a PictBridge 
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you 
can print images shot using your camera by 
connecting the camera directly to a 
PictBridge compliant printer.
 “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. 
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products 
Association)
In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing 
sheet.
In index mode
You can print several images at a reduced 
size on a printing sheet. 
 An index print function...

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1Connect the camera to the 
printer.
2Turn on your camera and the 
printer.
The following screen appears.
• If the screen does not appear, press the shutter button on the camera halfway down.
1Select the image to print with  b/B  
on the controller.
 When you want to print only one image, go  to step 4.
2Select the number of sheets with 
v /V  on the controller.
 The number increases up to 20 with  v and 
decreases with  V.
 You can select the number of sheets for all  the images at the same time...

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Printing images
4Press the center of the controller.
The print confirmation screen appears.
5Press the center of the controller 
again.
The image is printed.
6After the message “Printing 
finished.” appears, press the 
center of the controller.
To cancel the print
During printing, pressing the center of the 
controller cancels the print. Remove the 
USB cable or turn off the camera. When 
you want to print again, follow the 
procedure above.
To set up using the print menu
After you connect the camera...

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2 (Page 2)
[Paper size]
[Layout]
[Print quality]
[Data print]3 (Page 3)
[DPOF Print] 
Printer setup
9×13cm/3.5×5
Hagaki card
13×18cm/5×7
A4/8.5×11
2×3 card
10×15cm
4×6
8×10
Letter
Printer setup
Borderless
1 image/sheet
2 image/sheet
4 image/sheet
Printer setup
Fine
Printer setup
Off
Date
File name
Date & name
StartPrints the DPOF-marked 
images that were specified in 
the  Playback menu, 
regardless of the image 
currently displayed. The print 
confirmation screen appears. 
Pressing the center of the...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on 
pages 127 to 136. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever (t step 1 
in “Read This First”).
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or...

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Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than 
five seconds to minimize the battery consumption. You can change the time setting 
(page 102).
The LCD monitor is set to off. Press the  (Display) button to turn the LCD monitor on 
(page 26).
Something, such as a hand, has activated the eyepiece sensors when it passed near the sensors. 
If the sensors below the viewfinder are...

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Troubleshooting
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF (page 71).You try to shoot a subject that may require special focusing (page 15). Use the focus-lock or 
manual focus function (page 71).
The flash does not work.
The built-in flash is closed. Pull it up.The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set 
the flash mode to...

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The image is too bright.
You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the 
exposure (pages 37, 65).
The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 
(page 98).
Excessive light appears in the image.
The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the 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....