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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 137).
 Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is 
indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 
printer.
Cannot print images.
 Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB 
cable.
 RAW images cannot be printed.
 Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with 
a computer may not be printed.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
 Images that do not have the recording data/time information cannot be 
printed with the date inserted. Set [Date imprint] to [Off] and print the 
image again (page 139).
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
 Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper 
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
 The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the 
setting of either the camera (page 139) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
 Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take 
some time depending on the printer.
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The lens gets fogged.
 Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for 
about an hour before using it (page 156).
The message “Set date and time?” appears when you turn on the camera.
 The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no 
battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (pages 23, 156). 
If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged, consult your 
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two at 
a time.
 This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression 
change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image (page 109).
The setting is reset without the resetting operation.
 The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. When 
removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off and the 
access lamp is not illuminated (pages 15, 34).
The camera does not work properly.
 Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If an AC 
Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera 
is hot, allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. If the 
camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer 
or local authorized Sony service facility.
The five bars of the SteadyShot scale flashes.
 The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the 
SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If the 
SteadyShot scale continues to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
“--E-” is indicated on the screen.
 Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If this procedure does not turn 
off the indication, format the memory card.
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Warning messages
If the following messages appear, 
follow the instructions below.
Incompatible battery. Use correct 
model.
 An incompatible battery pack is 
being used (page 16).
Set date and time?
 Set the date and time. If you 
have not used the camera for a 
long time, charge the internal 
rechargeable battery (pages 23, 
156).
Power insufficient
 You tried to perform [Cleaning 
mode] when the battery level is 
insufficient. Charge the battery 
pack or use the AC Adaptor 
(sold separately).
Unable to use “Memory Stick.” 
Format?
Unable to use SD memory card. 
Format?
The memory card was formatted 
on a computer and the file format 
was modified.
Select [OK], then format the 
memory card. You can use the 
memory card again, however, all 
previous data in the memory card 
is erased. It may take a some time 
to complete the format.
If the message still appears, 
change the memory card.
Card error
 An incompatible memory card is 
inserted or the format has failed.
Reinsert “Memory Stick.”
Reinsert SD memory card.
 The inserted memory card 
cannot be used in your camera.
 The memory card is damaged.
 The terminal section of the 
memory card is dirty.
This “Memory Stick” is not 
supported.
 Use “Memory Stick” media 
available on this camera 
(page 21).
No “Memory Stick” inserted. 
Shutter is locked.
No SD memory card inserted. 
Shutter is locked.
 No memory card of the type 
selected using the memory card 
switch is inserted. Insert a 
memory card, or change the type 
of the memory card using the 
memory card switch.
Processing...
 When Long exposure noise 
reduction will be done for the 
same amount of time that the 
shutter was open. You cannot do 
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Unable to display.
 Images recorded with other 
cameras or images modified with 
a computer may not be able to be 
displayed.
No lens attached. Shutter is 
locked.
 The lens is not attached properly, 
or the lens is not attached.
 When attaching the camera to an 
astronomical telescope or 
something similar, set the 
recording mode to M.
No images
 There is no image in the memory 
card.
Image protected
 You tried to delete protected 
images.
Unable to print.
 You tried to mark RAW images 
with a DPOF mark.
Initializing USB connection...
 A USB connection has been 
established. Do not disconnect 
the USB cable.
Check the connected device.
 A PictBridge connection cannot 
be established. Disconnect the 
USB cable and connect it again.
Camera overheating. Allow it to 
cool.
 The camera has become hot 
because you have been shooting 
continuously.
Turn the power off. Cool the 
camera and wait until the camera 
is ready to shoot again.
Camera error
System error
 Turn the power off, remove the 
battery pack, then re-insert it. If 
the message appears frequently, 
consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
Unable to magnify.
Unable to rotate image.
 Images recorded with other cameras 
may not be enlarged or rotated.
No images changed
 You attempted to protect images 
or specified DPOF without 
changing the specification of 
those images.
Cannot create more folders.
 The folder with a name beginning 
with “999” exists on the memory 
card. You cannot create any 
folders if this is the case.
Printing canceled
 The print job was canceled. 
Disconnect the USB cable or 
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Unable to mark.
 You attempted to mark RAW 
images on the PictBridge screen.
Printer error
 Check the printer.
 Check if the image you want to 
print is corrupted.
Printer busy
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Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in 
the following places
 In an extremely hot, dry or humid 
place
In places such as in a car parked in 
the sun, the camera body may 
become deformed and this may 
cause a malfunction.
 Under direct sunlight or near a 
heater
The camera body may become 
discolored or deformed, and this 
may cause a malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking 
vibration
 Near strong magnetic place
 In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get 
into the camera. This may cause the 
camera to malfunction, and in some 
cases this malfunction cannot be 
repaired.
On storing
Be sure to attach the lens cap or 
body cap when not using the 
camera. When attaching the body 
cap, remove all the dust from the 
cap before placing it on the camera. 
When you purchase the DT 18 – 55 
mm F3.5 – 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, 
purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-
R55 also.
On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use 
under the temperatures between 0 and 
40°C (32 and 104°F). Shooting in 
extremely cold or hot places that 
exceed this range is not 
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from 
a cold to a warm location, moisture 
may condense inside or outside the 
camera. This moisture condensation 
may cause a malfunction of the 
camera.
How to prevent moisture 
condensation
When bringing the camera from a 
cold place to a warm place, seal the 
camera in a plastic bag and allow it to 
adapt to conditions at the new 
location over about an hour.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an 
hour for the moisture to evaporate. 
Note that if you attempt to shoot with 
moisture remaining inside the lens, 
you will be unable to record clear 
images.
On the internal rechargeable 
battery
This camera has an internal 
rechargeable battery for maintaining 
the date and time and other settings 
regardless of whether the power is on 
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This rechargeable battery is 
continually charged as long as you 
are using the camera. However, if you 
use the camera for only short periods, 
it discharges gradually, and if you do 
not use the camera at all for about 3 
months it becomes completely 
discharged. In this case, be sure to 
charge this rechargeable battery 
before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable 
battery is not charged, you can still 
use the camera as long as you do not 
record the date and time. If the 
camera resets the settings to the 
defaults each time you charge the 
battery, the internal rechargeable 
battery may be dead. Consult your 
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
Charging method of the internal 
rechargeable battery
Insert a charged battery pack in the 
camera, or connect the camera to a 
wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC 
Adaptor (sold separately), and leave 
the camera for 24 hours or more with 
the power off.
Notes on recording/playback
 Before you record one-time events, 
make a trial recording to make sure 
that the camera is working 
correctly.
 This camera is neither dust-proof, 
nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Do not look at the sun or a strong 
light through a removed lens or the 
viewfinder. This may cause 
irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause a malfunction of 
your camera.
 Do not use the camera near a 
location that generates strong radio 
waves or emits radiation. The 
camera may not be able to record or 
play back properly.
 Using the camera in sandy or dusty 
locations may cause malfunctions.
 If moisture condensation occurs, 
remove it before using the camera 
(page 156).
 Do not shake or strike the camera. 
In addition to malfunctions and an 
inability to record images, this may 
render the memory card unusable, 
or cause image data breakdown, 
damage or loss.
 Clean the flash surface before use. 
The heat of flash emission may 
cause dirt on the flash surface to 
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 a problem 
occurs, consult a doctor 
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Index
Index
Numerics
40-segment honeycomb pattern 
metering................................140
A
Adobe RGB ................................88
AF area .......................................73
AF illuminator ............................77
Ambient light ..............................92
Amount of exposure ...................58
Anti-dust function .......................30
Aperture ................................58, 61
Aperture priority .........................61
Aspect ratio ...............................108
Audio signals ............................114
Auto off w/ VF .........................117
Auto review ..............................116
Autoflash ....................................75
Autofocus ...................................69
Autofocus mode..........................72
B
Battery pack ..........................12, 15
Bracket ........................................91
BULB shooting ...........................67
C
Center weighted ..........................81
Charging battery pack.................12
Cleaning mode ............................30Color Space................................ 88
Compression ratio .................... 109
Continuous AF ........................... 72
Continuous bracket .................... 91
Continuous shooting .................. 89
Contrast ...................................... 86
Control button ...................... 41, 42
Creative Style............................. 86
Ctrl dial setup ........................... 113
CTRL FOR HDMI ................... 106
Custom white balance ................ 84
D
Date imprint ............................. 136
Date/Time setup ................. 23, 115
DC IN terminal .......................... 34
Delete ....................................... 102
Depth of field ............................. 58
Diopter-adjustment .................... 24
Display Color ........................... 114
DPOF setup .............................. 135
D-Range Optimizer .................... 86
Drive mode ................................ 89
E
Enlarged image .......................... 95
EV scale ............................... 66, 92
Exposure .................................... 58
Exposure compensation ............. 79
Exposure mode .......................... 58 
						

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Eyecup ....................................... 26
Eyepiece cover ........................... 26
Eyepiece sensors ...................... 117
Eye-Start AF .............................. 71
F
File number .............................. 110
Fill-flash ..................................... 75
Flash bracket .............................. 91
Flash compensation.................... 80
Flash mode ................................. 75
Flash Off .............................. 48, 75
Fn button .................................... 41
Focal length.............................. 142
Focus .......................................... 69
Focus indicator ........................... 70
Focus mode ................................ 72
Focus-lock .................................. 71
Folder name ............................. 110
Format ...................................... 111
H
Help Guide disp. ...................... 114
High ISO NR ........................... 112
High-speed sync ......................... 40
Histogram................................. 100
I
Image Data Converter SR ........ 132
Image Data Lightbox SR ......... 132
Image Index ............................... 96
Image quality ........................... 109
Image size ................................ 108ISO sensitivity ............................ 82
J
JPEG......................................... 109
L
Landscape................................... 53
Language .................................. 115
LCD brightness ........................ 116
LCD monitor ........................ 35, 98
Lens ............................................ 18
Long exp.NR ............................ 112
M
Macro ......................................... 54
Manual exposure ........................ 65
Manual focus .............................. 74
Memory card switch................... 20
“Memory Stick Duo” ................. 20
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” ........ 20
Menu .......................................... 43
Metering mode ........................... 81
Moisture condensation ............. 156
Multi segment ............................ 81
N
New folder................................ 111
Night Port./View ........................ 57
Noise reduction ........................ 112
Number of recordable images
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P
PictBridge .................................137
PlaybackDisplay .........................94
PMB ..........................................133
Portrait ........................................52
Power Save ...............................114
Preset white balance ...................83
Pressing halfway down ...............49
Print ..................................135, 137
Program auto ..............................60
Protect .......................................101
Q
Quality ......................................109
R
RAW .................................109, 132
Rear sync. ...................................75
Red eye reduc. ............................77
Reducing camera shake ..............45
Remote Commander ...................93
Reset .........................................119
Rotate ..........................................95
S
Saturation ....................................86
Scene Selection ...........................51
SD memory card .........................20
Select folder ..............................111
Self-timer ....................................90
Set the clock .......................23, 115
Sharpness ....................................86Shooting ..................................... 48
Shoulder strap ............................ 25
Shutter speed ........................ 58, 63
Shutter speed priority................. 63
Single-shot AF ........................... 72
Slide show .................................. 97
Slow sync. .................................. 75
Specifications........................... 140
Sports Action ............................. 55
Spot ............................................ 81
SteadyShot function ................... 46
Sunset......................................... 56
U
USB connection ............... 122, 138
V
Version ..................................... 118
Viewfinder ................................. 40
Viewing image ........................... 94
Viewing images on a TV screen
............................................. 104
W
White balance ............................ 83
Wireless flash............................. 78