Sony A 330 Manual

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Eye Relief Approximately 19.7 mm 
from the eyepiece, 
14.1 mm from the eyepiece 
frame at –1 diopter 
(–1 m
–1)
Dioptor Adjustment
–3.0 to +1.0 m
–1
[Exposure control]
Metering Cell
SPC
Metering method
40-segment honeycomb-
pattern, the exclusive 
image sensor for Live 
View in Live View mode
Metering Range
2 to 20 EV (4 to 20 EV 
with Spot metering), (at 
ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
2 to 17 EV in Live View 
mode (on all metering 
modes, at ISO 100 with 
F1.4 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended...

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File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif 
Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) 
compliant, DPOF 
compatible
USB communication
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 
compliant)
BC-VH1 Battery charger
Input rating 100 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 
Hz, 4 W
Output rating
 8.4 V DC, 0.28 A
Operating temperature range
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature range
–20 to +60°C (–4 to 
+140°F)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 60 × 25 × 95 mm 
(2 3/8 × 1× 3 3/4 inches) 
(W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 75 g (2.6 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FH50
Used...

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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 
United States...

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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 
Check the items on pages 154 to 163. 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 17).
 Check the model number of the battery pack (pages 13, 18).
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 124).
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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 You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (page 84).
 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus.
 The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 20).
 When an astronomical telescope, etc., is attached to the camera, set the 
recording mode to M and do your shooting.
 The subject may require special focusing (page 77). Use the focus-lock or 
manual focus function (pages 78, 81).
Recording takes a long time.
 The noise reduction function is...

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A picture taken with the flash is too dark.
 If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can 
reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the 
subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it 
(page 86).
 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....

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Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.
 This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 7).
 You may reduce the effect of these issues using the “Pixel mapping” 
function.
1Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to “LIVE VIEW.”2Attach the lens cap.3MENU button t  3 t [Pixel mapping] t [OK]
The image is blurred.
 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in 
camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (pages 47, 
84).
The EV scale b B is flashing on...

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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 111).
You cannot mark a DPOF mark.
 You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images.
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the 
camera.
 Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 131, 139).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
 Check that the camera is turned on.
 When the battery level is low,...

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After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.
 Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 132).
You do not know how to operate the software (supplied).
 See help or the guide of each software.
Cannot insert a memory card.
 Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct 
direction (page 22).
Cannot record on a memory card.
 The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 112).
 An unusable memory card is inserted (page 23)....