Sony A 200 Manual

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Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FM500H
Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V 
Nominal voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge current
2.0 A
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Capacity  11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 
mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 
inches) (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz)
Design and specifications are subject 
to change without notice.
On focal length
The picture angle of this camera is 
narrower than that of a 35 mm-format 
film camera....

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trademark of Hitachi Global 
Storage Technologies in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 Adobe is a registered trademark or 
a trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses 
technology provided by   Apical 
Limited.
 In addition, system and product 
names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers. 
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 
Check the items on pages 143 to 151. 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 (page 16).
 Check the model number of the battery pack.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery 
remaining indicator is displayed but the power...

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The power turns off suddenly.
 If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns 
to power saving mode and nearly shuts down. To cancel the power save, 
operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 
(page 48).
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...

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 You are shooting in RAW mode (page 106). Since the RAW data file is 
large, the RAW mode shooting may take time.
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 lever to AF 
(autofocus) (page 67).
Eye-Start AF does not work.
 Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 69).
 Press the shutter button halfway down.
The flash does not work.
 The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to...

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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. 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 in the image. The optical properties of some 
lenses may cause the periphery...

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The image does not appear on the TV screen.
 Check [Video output] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set 
to the color system of your TV (page 105).
 Check whether the connection is correct (page 104).
Your camera cannot delete an image.
 Cancel the protection (page 101).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
 Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that 
you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 101).
You cannot mark a DPOF mark.
 You...

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You cannot copy images.
 Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your 
computer (page 120).
 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (page 121).
 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you 
may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory 
card formatted by your camera (page 109).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
 If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the “Picture Motion 
Browser Guide.”...

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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a 
“Memory Stick” slot.
 If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported on your computer’s 
“Memory Stick” slot, connect the camera to the computer (page 120). The 
computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with 
the following items.
The color of the image is strange.
 When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB 
printers that are not compatible...

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For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or 
consult with the manufacturer of the printer.
A connection cannot be established.
 The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant 
with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to 
whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not.
 Set [USB connection] to [PTP] (page 135).
 Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is 
indicated on the printer,...