Sony A 230 Manual

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You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the 
largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording 
folder.
MENU button t  2 t [New folder]
When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, 
you can select the recording folder to be used to record images.
MENU button t  2 t [Select folder]t Select the desired 
folder
Note You cannot select the folder when you select the setting [Date form].
Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card, 
including protected images.
MENU button t  1 t [Format]t [OK]
Notes During the format, the access lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the 
lamp is lit.
 Format the memory card using the camera. If you format it on a computer, the 
memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used.
 Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card.
Creating a new folder
Selecting the recording folder
Formatting the memory card 
						

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Changing the noise reduction setting
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure 
shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter 
is open.
This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise 
reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another 
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize 
the timing of shooting.
MENU button t  2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off]
Notes Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or 
continuous self-timer images even when it is set to [On].
 When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot turn off 
noise reduction.
When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above, the camera reduces the 
noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high.
Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize the 
timing of shooting.
MENU button t  2 t [High ISO NR] t [Off]
Notes Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or 
continuous self-timer images even when it is set to [On].
 When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot turn off 
noise reduction.
Disabling the noise reduction during long exposure 
shootings
Disabling the noise reduction at high ISO sensitivity 
settings 
						

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Changing the functions of the control dial
When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure), you can set the camera 
so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be 
selected using only the control dial.
It is convenient if you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting 
the exposure.
MENU button t  1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired 
setting
Changing the function of the control dial 
						

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Changing other settings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer 
countdown, etc.
MENU button t  3 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired 
setting
You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from [Black], 
[White], [Brown], or [Pink].
MENU button t  1 t [Display Color] t Select the desired 
setting
You can turn off the Help Guide that is displayed when you operate the 
camera. This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation 
quickly.
MENU button t  1 t [Help Guide disp.] t [Off]
You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save 
mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the 
camera to the shooting mode.
MENU button t  1 t [Power save] t Select the desired 
time
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes 
when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to   (Remote 
Commander).
Setting the sound on/off
Selecting the background color of the screen display
Removing the Help Guide from the screen
Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode 
						

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Resets the date. See page 23 for details.
MENU button t  2 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date 
and time
MENU button t  2 t [  Language] t Select the language
Setting the date
Selecting the language 
						

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Setting the LCD monitor
MENU button t  1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired 
setting
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the 
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENU button t  1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired 
setting
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if 
[PlaybackDisplay] is set to [Auto rotate] (page 94).
Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually
Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting 
(Auto review) 
						

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In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor 
is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, 
select [Off].
MENU button t  1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Keeping the LCD monitor tuned on while looking into the 
viewfinder 
						

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Confirming the version of the camera
Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware 
update is released.
MENU button t  3 t [Version]
Note An update can be performed only when the battery level is   (three remaining 
battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-
PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Displaying the version 
						

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Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the camera.
MENU button t  3 t [Reset default] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Recording menu
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (79) ±0.0
Recording information display (35) Graphic Display
Playback display (94) Single-image screen (with recording 
information)
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
ISO (82) AUTO
Flash mode (75) Autoflash or Flash Off
Metering mode (81) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (72) AF-A
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
Custom white balance (84) 5500K
D-RangeOptimizer (86) Standard
Creative Style (86) Standard
Items Reset to
Image size (108) L:10M
Aspect ratio (108) 3:2
Quality (109) Fine
Flash compens. (80) ±0.0
AF illuminator (77) Auto
Long exp.NR (112) On
High ISO NR (112) On 
						

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Custom menu
Playback menu
Setup menu
Items Reset to
Eye-Start AF (71) On
Ctrl dial setup (113) Shutter speed
Red eye reduc. (77) Off
Auto review (116) 2 sec
Auto off w/ VF (117) On
Items Reset to
Specify Printing – Date imprint (139) Off
Slide show – Interval (97) 3 sec
Slide show – Repeat (97) Off
PlaybackDisplay (94) Auto rotate
Items Reset to
LCD brightness (116) ±0
Power save (114) 10 sec
CTRL FOR HDMI (106) On
Display Color (114) White
Help Guide disp. (114) On
File number (110) Series
Folder name (110) Standard form
USB connection (122, 138) Mass Storage
Audio signals (114) On