Sony A 230 Manual

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Speed range 1/4000 second to 30 
seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV 
step)
Flash sync speed
1/160 second
[Built-In-Flash]
Flash G.No.
GN 10 (in meters at ISO 
100)
Recycling time
Approx. 4 seconds
Flash coverage
Covering 18 mm lens 
(focal length that the lens 
indicates)
Flash compensation
±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)
[Recording media]
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media, SD memory card, 
SDHC memory card
[LCD monitor]
LCD panel 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT 
drive
Total number of dots
230 400 (960 × 240) dots
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Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FH50
Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V 
Nominal voltage
DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge current
1.75 A
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Capacity
Typical 6.1 Wh (900 mAh)
Minimum 5.9 Wh (870 mAh)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 
mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 
inches) (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 50 g (1.8 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...

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Trademarks
  is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
 “Memory Stick,”  , “Memory 
Stick PRO,”  , 
“Memory Stick Duo,” 
, “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo,”  , 
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and 
 are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 
Vista are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the 
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 
Check the items on pages 144 to 152. 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 15).
 Check the model number of the battery pack (pages 11, 16).
The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining 
battery indicator is displayed but the...

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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 114).
The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.
 Remove and re-insert the battery pack correctly.
 Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 and 
30°C (50 and 86°F).
Nothing is displayed on the LCD...

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 The subject may require special focusing (page 70). Use the focus-lock or 
manual focus function (pages 71, 74).
Recording takes a long time.
 The noise reduction function is turned on (page 112). This is not a 
malfunction.
 You are shooting in RAW mode (page 109). 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...

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 In the following cases, the image may be dark. Remove these accessories, 
then shoot.
– An ND filter or a PL filter.
– A diffuser.
– A wide panel for the HVL-F36AM flash.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
 Set the correct date and time (pages 23, 115).
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 EV scale b B is flashing in the viewfinder.
 The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.
Your camera cannot play back images.
 The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 127).
 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 (page 125).
The image does not appear on...

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 Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 122).
 Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
 Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 122).
 Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the 
mouse from the USB jacks of your computer.
 Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a 
USB hub or other device (page 121).
You cannot copy images.
 Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your 
computer (page 122).
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media are not recognized by a computer with a 
“Memory Stick” media slot.
 If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media are not supported on your computer’s 
“Memory Stick” media slot, connect the camera to the computer 
(page 122). The computer will recognize the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media.
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...