Sony A 65 Manual

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Creating a movie disc
Computer (Advanced operations)
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, 
see page 180.
 Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the 
PlayStation®3 system software.
 The PlayStation®3 may not be ava ilable in some countries/regions.
Discs you can use with “PMB”
Disc type Features
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable 

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Print (Advanced operations)Print
Specifying DPOF
Using the camera, you can specify the still images before you print images 
at a shop or with your printe r. Follow the procedure below.
DPOF specifications are left with imag es after printing. It is recommended 
that you unspecify  them after printing.
Notes• You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files.
 You cannot specify the number of images to be printed.
You can date images when  printing them. The position of the date (inside 
or outside the...

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Cleaning (Advanced operations)
Cleaning (Advanced operations)Cleaning
Cleaning the camera and a lens
 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 images or the 
performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially 
available blower*. For details on cl eaning the image sensor, see the next 
page. 
* Do not use a spray blower. Usin g one may cause a malfunction.
 Clean the camera surface with a...

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Cleaning the image sensor
If dust or debris enters the camera and adheres to th e image sensor (the part 
that acts as the film), it may appear  as dark spots on the photo image, 
depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image 
sensor, clean the image sens or following the steps below.
Notes Cleaning cannot be performed when the battery level is 50% or less.
 The camera starts beeping if the batter y pack becomes low during cleaning. Stop 
cleaning immediately and turn the...

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Cleaning the image sensor
Cleaning (Advanced operations)
If another cleaning is needed after using the cleaning mode, clean the image 
sensor using a blower following the steps below.
4Select [Enter] with  v, and press the center of the control 
button.
The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the 
sensor.
5Turn off the camera.
Cleaning the image sensor using a blower
1Perform the cleaning operation de scribed in steps 1 to 4 of 
“Cleaning the image sensor autom atically...

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Cleaning the image sensor
Notes After the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly when 
you attach the lens. Otherwise, the lens may  be scratched or this may be the cause of 
additional trouble. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly, the autofocus does 
not work during shooting.
 You cannot shoot while the mirror is lifted up.
4Use the blower to clean the image 
sensor surface and the 
surrounding area.
 Do not touch the image sensor with the  tip of the blower...

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Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)
Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)Trouble shooting/Others
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 
Check the items on pages 187 to 195. Consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
The battery pack ca nnot be installed.
 As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the 
lock lever (page 22).
 You can use an NP-FM500H battery pack only. Make sure...

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Troubleshooting
operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 
(page 164).
The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.
 You can use an NP-FM500H battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FM500H.
 If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the  CHARGE lamp may flash.
 The CHARGE lamp flashes in 2 ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals)  and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). If it is flashing fast, remove the 
battery pack and...

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Troubleshooting
Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)
The shutter does not release.
 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
 Check the free capacity of the memory card.
 You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (pages 42, 124).
 In autofocus mode, the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of  focus.
 The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly...

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Troubleshooting
The flash does not work.
 The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (pages 42, 124).
The flash takes too long to recharge.
 The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual 
to avoid overheating of the camera.
A picture taken with the flash is too dark.
 If the subject is beyond the flash range...