Sony Camera Alpha Slt A37 Instruction Manual

4-420-752-11(1)
SLT-A37
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount
Preparing the camera
Shooting and viewing 
images
Shooting images to suit 
your subject
Using the shooting 
functions
Using the playback 
functions
Functions list
Viewing images on a 
computer
Others
Index 

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Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located 
on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space 
provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call 
upon your Sony dealer regarding this 
product.
Model No. SLT-A37
Serial No. __________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO 
REDUCE THE RISK 
OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY 
FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
If...

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 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of 
small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly 
as described in the instructions.
Battery chargerEven if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the 
battery charger is not disconnected from the 
AC power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). 
If some trouble occurs while using the 
battery charger, immediately shut off the...

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Note:This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that...

5
Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not be 
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be 
used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury 
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 
0.004% lead.
By ensuring...

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Table of Contents
Notes on using your camera  .............................................. 8
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 10
Identifying parts ............................................................... 11
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 17
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
..................................................................................... 19...

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Using the playback functions
Enlarging images  ............................................................. 47
Switching to the display of the image list  ....................... 48
Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 49
Functions list
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch
..................................................................................... 50
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 51
Functions that can be...

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Notes on using your camera
Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for monitoring 
subjects: the LCD screen mode using the 
LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode 
using the viewfinder.
 The recorded image may be different 
from the image you monitored before 
recording.
Notes on the functions available with 
the camera
 To check whether it is a 1080 60i-
compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the 
following marks on the bottom of the 
camera.
1080 60i-compatible device:60i
1080...

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Notes on using your camera
temperature of the camera drops before 
continuing to shoot.
 The surface of the camera may get warm. 
This is not a malfunction.
Notes on importing AVCHD movies to 
a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a 
computer, for Windows computers, use the 
“PlayMemories Home” software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
Notes when playing movies on other 
devices
 This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
High Profile for AVCHD format 
recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD 
format with this camera...

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Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 9). The accessories 
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Common accessories
 Camera (1)
 BC-VW1 Battery charger (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not 
supplied in the U.S.A. and 
Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be supplied 
with your camera. Use the appropriate 
one that matches your country/region.
 Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FW50 (1)...