Sony A 330 Manual

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To remove the lens
Note on changing the lens
When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands 
on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may 
appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from 
landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from 
dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.
If dust or debris lands on the image sensor
Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in the   Setup menu 
(page 33).
1Press the lens release button all 
the way in and turn the lens 
counterclockwise until it stops.
Lens release button
2Replace the packaging lid on the 
lens and attach the body cap to 
the camera.
 Before you attach them, remove dust 
from them.
 When you purchase the DT 18 – 55 mm 
F3.5 – 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the 
Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. 
						

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Inserting a memory card
Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 
media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this 
camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera.
The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 
media are referred to as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and the SD 
memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the “SD memory 
card” in this Instruction Manual.
1Open the memory card cover.
2Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media or an SD memory card.
 Insert the memory card until it clicks as 
illustrated.
Face side (SD memory card)
Terminal part
3Select the type of memory card 
you want to use using the memory 
card switch.
Terminal part
Face side (“Memory Stick PRO 
Duo”) 
						

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To remove the memory card
 Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
 Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in 
direct sunlight.
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
– Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present.
 The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. 
Be careful when you handle it.
 When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the 
battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.
 Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly-
magnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or 
electrically noisy environment.
 We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a 
computer.
 When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with 
it.
 Do not expose the memory card to water.
 Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a 
metal object.
 When the write-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK 
position, you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting 
images.
4Close the memory card cover.
Check that the access lamp is not lit, then 
open the memory card cover, and push 
the memory card once.
Access lamp
Notes on using memory cards 
						

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 The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB or the 
SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to 
operate properly with this camera.
 The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to 
operate with this camera.
 Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the 
memory cards and the equipment used.
 Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.
 Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves.
 Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards.
 Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They 
might accidentally swallow it.
Notes on the “Memory Stick” media used with the camera
The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with this camera are 
listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed 
for all “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media functions.
* This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection 
technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires 
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera.
* Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media*
Available with your camera
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 
media*
“Memory Stick Duo” mediaUnavailable with your camera
“Memory Stick” media and 
“Memory Stick PRO” mediaUnavailable with your camera 
						

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Preparing the camera
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears.
Setting up the date
1Set the power switch to ON to turn 
the camera on.
 To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [OK] is selected on the 
LCD monitor, then press the 
center of the control button.
3Select each item with b/B and 
set the numeric value with v/V.
 When changing the sequence of 
[YYYY/MM/DD], first select [YYYY/
MM/DD] with b/B, then change it 
with v/V.
4Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press the center of the 
control button. 
						

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To cancel the date/time setting operation
Press the MENU button.
To set up the date/time again
MENU button t  2 t [Date/Time setup]
5Verify that [OK] is selected, then press the center of the control 
button. 
						

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Using the accessories supplied
This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, 
and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages.
 Rechargeable battery pack (page 14)
 Battery charger (page 14)
 Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) 
(page 14)
 USB cable (pages 132, 148)

Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap onto 
the camera.
 You can also attach the eyepiece cover 
(page 28) on the strap.Eyepiece cover 
						

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You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting 
the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder 
in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece 
cover.
Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on 
the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to 
flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 68) and [Auto off w/ VF] 
(page 127).
Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup
1Tilt the LCD monitor downward.
2Carefully slide the eyecup off by 
pushing on each side of the 
eyecup.
 Put your fingers under the eyecup, and 
slide it upward.
3Slide the eyepiece cover over the 
viewfinder. 
						

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Checking the number of recordable 
images
Notes When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is 
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current 
memory card (page 112).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on 
a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using 
Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending 
on the shooting conditions.
Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330)
Aspect ratio: 3:2*
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
DSLR-A380 (Units: Images) Once you insert a memory card into the 
camera and set the power switch to ON, 
the number of images that can be 
recorded (should you continue to shoot 
using the current settings) is displayed on 
the LCD monitor.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory 
card
Capacity
Size1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
Standard 271 548 1085 2180 4421
Fine 194 393 779 1566 3176
RAW & JPEG 35 72 144 291 592
RAW 43 89 178 358 728 
						

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DSLR-A330 (Units: Images)
SD memory card
DSLR-A380 (Units: Images)
DSLR-A330 (Units: Images)
* When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers 
shown in the table above. However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is the same as 
that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.Capacity
Size1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
Standard 320 647 1281 2575 5221
Fine 237 480 951 1910 3874
RAW & JPEG 48 98 195 392 797
RAW 60 123 245 494 1004
Capacity
Size1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
Standard 270 537 1081 2177 4421
Fine 193 385 776 1564 3176
RAW & JPEG 35 71 144 291 592
RAW 43 87 177 358 728
Capacity
Size1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
Standard 319 634 1277 2571 5221
Fine 236 470 947 1908 3874
RAW & JPEG 47 96 194 392 797
RAW 60 121 245 494 1004