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xRemoving the lens
 If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to 
a digital signal), it may appear as  dark spots on the image, depending on the 
shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it is turned off, due to 
the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. 
However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty 
locations.
 If foreign material attaches to the image sensor, dust it off using a blower.
 Do not leave the camera with the lens removed.
 When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM  (Body cap) or ALC-R1EM (Rear lens cap) (sold separately).
 When you use a lens with a power zoom, set the power switch of the camera to  OFF and confirm that the lens is completely retracted before switching lenses. If 
the lens has not retracted, do not press the lens in by force.
 When attaching the camera to a tripod, be  sure not to touch the zooming/focusing 
ring by mistake.
1Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the 
lens counterclockwise until it stops.
Notes
Lens release button 
						

							
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Setting the clock
1Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to ON.The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the 
first time.
 It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press 
z on the control wheel.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the 
on-screen instructions, then press  z.
4Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format], 
then press  z.
 When setting [Date/Time], midnight is 12:00 AM, and noon is 
12:00 PM.
5Check that [Enter] is selected, then press  z.
Control wheel
ON/OFF (Power)
Select items: v/V/b/B//
Set: z 
						

							
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction.
 When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the camera operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be 
recorded when movie recording is finished.
 For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Number of still 
images and recordable time of movies” (page 36). When movie recording is 
finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. 
Recording may stop to protect the camer a depending on the ambient temperature.
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the  z or   indicator 
lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. When using a lens with a zoom lever: Move the zoom lever. When using a lens with a zoom ring: Turn the zoom ring.
2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
Shutter button
MOVIE 
						

							
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xSelecting next/previous image
Select an image by pressing B (next)/ b (previous) on the control wheel or by 
turning the control wheel. Press  z in the center of the control wheel to view 
movies.
xDeleting an image
1 Press the  (Delete) button.
2 Select [Delete] with  v on the control wheel, then press  z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
Viewing images
1Press the   (Playback) button.
 (Delete)
Control wheel
 (Playback)
Select images: B (next)/ b (previous) or turn the 
control wheel
Set:  z
: Zoom inAdjust: turn the control wheel 
						

							
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xControl wheel
DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display.
ISO  (ISO): Allows you to set the sensitivity based on the brightness.
 (Image Index): Allows you to view multiple images in a single-image 
screen at the same time.  (Photo Creativity): Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and 
shoot creative images easily.  (Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness 
for the entire image.  (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such 
as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracket shooting.
z  (Standard): [Lock-on AF] is assigned to this button in the default setting.
xFn (Function) button
Allows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.
1 Press the Fn (Function) button.
2 Select the desired function by pressing  v/V /b /B  on the control wheel.
3 Select the setting value by turning the control wheel.
xControl dial
You can instantly change the appropriate setting for each shooting mode just 
by turning the control dial.
Introduction of other functions
Control wheel
MENU 
						

							
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xMenu Items
 (Camera Settings) 
Image Size Selects the size of still images.
 Aspect RatioSelects the aspect ratio for still images.
 QualitySets the image quality for still images.
Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.
Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.
 File FormatSelects the movie file format.
 Record SettingSelects the size of the recorded movie frame.
Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.
Focus Mode Selects the focus method.
Focus Area Selects the area of focus.
 AF IlluminatorSets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a 
dark scene to aid focusing.
 AF drive speed Switches focusing speed when using autofocus in 
movie mode.
 AF Track Duration
Sets the duration for AF tracking in movie mode.
Exposure Comp. Compensates the brightness of the entire image.
Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter 
speed, aperture, and exposure.
ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity.
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
White Balance Adjusts the color tones of an image.
DRO/Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and 
contrast.
Creative Style Selects the desired image processing.
Picture Effect Selects the desired effect filter to achieve a more 
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ZoomSets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and 
Digital Zoom.
Focus Magnifier Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can 
check the focus in detail.
 Long Exposure 
NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a 
shutter speed of 1 second or longer.
 High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity 
shooting.
Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue 
focusing.
Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically. Sets to automatically release the 
shutter when a smile is detected.
 Soft Skin Effect
Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
 Auto Obj. 
Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, 
or subjects tracked by the Lock-on AF function, and 
automatically trims and sa
ves another copy of the 
image with a more impressive composition.
Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scene 
conditions.
Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or 
effect.
SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images and movies. 
Reduces blur from camera shake when shooting while 
holding the camera with your hands.
 Color Space
Changes the range of reproducible colors.
 Auto Slow Shut.Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter 
speed following the brightness of the environment in 
movie mode.
Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
Shooting Tip List Displays the shooting tip list.
Memory recall Shoots images with the registered settings.
Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings. 
						

							
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 (Custom Settings)
ZebraDisplays stripes to adjust brightness.
 MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
Focus Magnif. Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
enlarged form.
Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a 
structural outline.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after 
shooting.
DISP Button Sets the screen display modes that can be selected by 
pressing DISP on the control wheel.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a 
specific color when focusing manually.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.
Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide to be displayed when you change the 
exposure setting on the shooting screen.
Live View Display Sets whether or not to reflect settings such as 
exposure compensation in screen display.
Disp. cont. AF area Sets whether or not to display the focus area in 
[Continuous AF] mode.
 Pre-AFSets whether or not to perform auto focus before the 
shutter button is half pressed.
Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital 
Zoom when zooming.
 Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through 
the viewfinder if an LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount 
Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder 
and the LCD monitor.
Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there 
is no lens.
 AF w/ shutter Sets whether to perform AF when the shutter button is 
half pressed. This is useful when you want to adjust 
the focus and exposure separately.
 AEL w/ shutter
Sets whether to perform AEL when the shutter button 
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 (Wireless)
e-Front Curtain Shut.Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter 
function.
S. Auto Img. Extract. When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto] and 
the camera recognizes the scene to be shot with 
multiple images, this sets whether to extract an image 
automatically and save it.
Exp.comp.set Sets whether to reflect exposure compensation value 
to flash compensation.
Bracket order Sets order of shooting for exposure bracket and white 
balance bracket.
Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in 
the focus.
AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using 
the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold 
separately).
Lens Comp. Selects the type of the lens compensation.
Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn 
(Function) button is pressed.
Custom Key Settings Assigns a desired function to the button.
Dial/Wheel Setup Sets the function of the control dial and the control 
wheel when the exposure mode is set to M. You can 
adjust the shutter speed or aperture with this setting.
Dial/Wheel Ev Comp Adjusts the exposure compensation with the control 
dial or the control wheel.
MOVIE Button Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button.
Dial / Wheel Lock Sets whether to disable the control dial and the 
control wheel temporarily by using the Fn button 
when shooting. You can disable/enable the control 
dial and the control wheel by pressing and holding 
down the Fn button.
Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.
Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer 
connected to a network.
View on TV  You can view images on a network-enabled TV. 
						

							
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 (Application) (Playback)
One-touch(NFC) Assigns an application to One-touch (NFC). You can 
call up the application when shooting by touching an 
NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera.
Airplane Mode You can set this device to not perform wireless 
communications.
WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily 
by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, 
etc.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
SSID/PW Reset Resets the SSID and password for the smartphone 
connection.
Reset Network Set. Resets all network settings.
Application List Displays the application list. You can select the 
application you want to use.
Introduction Displays instructions on using the application.
Delete Deletes an image.
View Mode Sets the way in which images are grouped for 
playback.
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.
Display Rotation Sets the playback direction of the recorded image.
Slide Show Shows a slide show.
Rotate Rotates the image.
 Enlarge ImageEnlarges the playback images.
4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-
connected TV that supports 4K.
Protect Protects the images.
Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image.