Sony A 330 Manual

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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 seconds.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
 The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
The number of images that can be recorded using a battery 
pack
DSLR-A380 DSLR-A330
Live View modeApprox. 230 images Approx. 230 images
Viewfinder modeApprox. 500 images Approx. 510 images 
						

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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, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. 
Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus 
system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower. If dust 
lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image. Turn the 
camera to the cleaning mode, then clean it using a blower (page 33). Do 
not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera. Using this may 
cause a malfunction.
 Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as 
thinner, or benzine.
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, 
then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they 
may damage the finish or the casing.
 Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, 
insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
 Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.
 Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
Cleaning the LCD monitor
Cleaning the lens
Cleaning the camera surface 
						

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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 icons) or more. Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the 
shutter. The cleaning should be completed quickly. The use of an AC-PW10AM AC 
Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.
 Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera 
body.
Cleaning the image sensor
1Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 18).
2Press the MENU button, then 
select   3 with b/B on the 
control button.
MENU button
3Select [Cleaning mode] with v/V, 
then press the center of the 
control button.
The message “After cleaning, turn 
camera off. Continue?” appears.
4Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press the center 
of the control button.
After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is lifted. 
						

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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 the mount.
7Attach the lens and turn the camera off. 
						

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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 (92)/  (84)
N (Delete) button (112)
O (Playback) button (104)
* Do not directly touch these 
parts.
Rear side 
						

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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 screw length 
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 
You will be unable to firmly 
secure the camera to tripods 
having screws longer than 5.5 
mm (7/32 inch), and may 
damage the camera.
Sides/Bottom 
						

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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 (96)DisplayIndication
  
 
 Drive mode (99)
Histogram (89)
  Focus mode (79)
 AF area (80)
 Metering (91)
P A S M   
   
  Mode dial (48 – 67)
      
 Flash mode (84)
Red-eye reduction (86)
 +2.0Flash compensation (90)
ISO 400ISO sensitivity (92) 
						

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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 the screen. Please refer to the guide when 
operating the camera. The step-by-step description of the above example is 
as follows: Example: When the Fn button is pressed.
From the menu list, use the control button 
to move the cursor to the setting of your 
choice and execute the selection.
: Press v/V/b/B on the control 
button to move the cursor.
z: Press the center button to execute the 
selection.
1Press the Fn button.