Sony Camera Alpha Slt A57 Instruction Manual

4-420-759-11(1)
SLT-A57
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-A57
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...

3
 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 Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this product shall 
not be treated as household waste. Instead it 
shall be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences...

6
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 
is fitted to this equipment for your safety 
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to 
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 
supplied one and approved by ASTA or 
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an   or 
 mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has 
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach 
the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. 
If you should lose the fuse...

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Table of Contents
Notes on using your camera  .............................................. 9
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 11
Identifying parts  .............................................................. 12
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 18
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
..................................................................................... 20...

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Using the playback functions
Enlarging images  ............................................................. 49
Switching to the display of the image list  ....................... 50
Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 51
Functions list
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch
..................................................................................... 52
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button  ......... 53
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
If the temperature reaches above a certain 
level, the   mark is indicated on the 
screen and the camera is turned off 
automatically. If the power is turned off, 
leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer 
to allow the temperature inside the 
camera to decrease to a safe level.
 Under high ambient temperatures, the 
temperature of the camera rises quickly.
 When the temperature of the camera 
rises, the image quality may deteriorate. 
It is recommended that you wait until...