Sony A 330 Manual

Preparing the camera
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The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when 
you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on 
the conditions of use.
 The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the 
following situation:
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].
– [Autofocus mode] is set to   (Automatic AF).
– Shooting once every 30...

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Cleaning
Wipe the screen surface with a commercially available LCD cleaning kit to 
remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
 When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially 
available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with 
a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. 
Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens 
cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
 Do not touch the inside of the camera,...

Preparing the camera
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If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part 
that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the 
shooting environment. If there is dust on the image sensor, use a 
commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the 
steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower 
and the anti-dust function.
Notes Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is   (three remaining 
battery...

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Note The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Stop 
cleaning immediately and turn the camera off.
5Detach the lens (page 21).
6Use the blower to clean the image 
sensor surface and the 
surrounding area.
 Do not touch the image sensor with the 
tip of the blower. Complete the 
cleaning quickly.
 Hold the camera’s face downward to 
prevent the dust from resettling in the 
camera.
 When cleaning the image sensor, do not 
put the tip of a blower into the cavity 
beyond...

Before your operation
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Before your operation
Identifying parts and screen indicators
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
AShutter button (48)
BPower switch (25)
CControl dial (61, 123)
DSelf-timer lamp (100)
ELens contacts*
FRemote sensor
GMirror*
HMount
IBuilt-in flash* (84)
J Image sensor position 
mark (78)
KMode dial (48 – 67)
LLens release button (21)
MFocus mode switch (76, 81)
* Do not directly touch these 
parts.
Front side 

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AAccessory shoe (87)
BViewfinder* (68)
CMENU button (42)
DEyepiece sensors (68, 127)
ELCD monitor (38, 44, 104, 108)
FLight sensor (126)
GDiopter-adjustment dial (69)
HLIVE VIEW/OVF switch (68)
I (Smart teleconverter) 
button (82)
JFor shooting:   (Exposure) 
button (88)
For viewing:   (Zoom in) 
button (105)
KFn (Function) button (42)
LControl button (Enter) (40)/
Spot AF button (80)
MControl button
When the menu is turned on: v/
V/b/B (40)
When the menu is turned off: 
DISP (39, 70, 104)/  (99)/
ISO...

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AHDMI terminal (114)
BMemory card switch
CMemory card cover
D“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media insertion slot (22)
ESD memory card insertion slot 
(22)
F (USB) terminal (132, 148)
GAccess lamp (23)
HHooks for shoulder strap (27)
IDC IN terminal
 When connecting the AC-
PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold 
separately) to the camera, turn 
the camera off, then plug the 
connector of the AC Adaptor to 
the DC IN terminal on the 
camera.
JBattery cover (17)
KTripod receptacle
 Use a tripod with a...

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The indicators on the monitor are displayed as follows in Live View mode. 
For the indicators in viewfinder mode, see page 71.
AB
LCD monitor
DisplayIndication
Remaining battery (18)
×1.4Smart teleconverter (82)
 
 
 Image quality (119)
   
  Image size (118)/Aspect 
ratio (118)
 Memory card (22)
100Remaining number of 
recordable images (29)
   
   
 7500K 
G9White balance (Auto, 
Preset, Custom, Color 
temperature, Color filter) 
(93)
 D-Range Optimizer (96)
  
  
 Creative Style...

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C
To switch the recording information display
DisplayIndication
z  Focus (77)
1/125Shutter speed (62)
F3.5Aperture (60)
EV scale (65, 102)
Camera shake warning 
(46)
SteadyShot scale (46)
Each time you press DISP on the control 
button, the screen changes as follows.
Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on
Histogram (page 89) 

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Selecting a function/setting
You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list. To 
display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or 
MENU button.
In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the 
control button from the menu list is described as follows:
Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired 
setting
When you start an operation, an operation guide of control button functions 
will be displayed at the bottom of...