Sony Camera Alpha Slt A57 Instruction Manual

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Using the playback functions
Viewing images on a TV screen
To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold 
separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required.
1Turn off both your camera and the 
TV, and connect the camera to the 
TV.
2Turn on the TV and switch the input.
 See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
3Turn on the camera, and press the 
 button.
Images shot with the camera appear on 
the TV screen.
Select the desired image with b/B...

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Functions list
Functions that can be operated with 
the buttons/switch
You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch.
For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 12).
 buttonPops the flash up.
 buttonCompensates the exposure.
ISO buttonAdjusts the ISO sensitivity.
FINDER/LCD buttonSwitches the display between the LCD screen and the 
viewfinder.
MENU buttonDisplays the menu screen for setting up the menu item.
MOVIE buttonRecords movies.
AEL button/AV...

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Functions list
Selecting a function with the Fn 
(Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in 
shooting.
To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen
Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set 
up the camera directly from the recording information screen.
1Press the Fn button.
2Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, 
then press the center z to execute.
The setup screen...

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Functions that can be selected with 
the Fn (Function) button
The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows:
Scene SelectionSelects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection 
preset settings to suit shooting conditions.
(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night 
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)
MovieSelects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect 
and records movies.
(P/A/S/M)
Cont. Priority AE 
ModeSets the speed for continuous...

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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
Functions list
Flash Comp.Adjusts the intensity of flash output.
(+2.0EV to –2.0EV)
White BalanceAdjusts the color tone of images.
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: 
Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: 
Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom)
DRO/Auto HDRCompensates for the brightness and contrast automatically.
(Off/D-RangeOptimizer/Auto HDR)
Creative StyleSelects your desired image processing....

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The functions selected with the MENU 
button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute 
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the 
control button, then press the center of the control button.
Still shooting menu
Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu
Image SizeSelects the size of still images.
(L:16M/M:8.4M/S:4.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2)
L:14M/M:7.1M/S:3.4M...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions listMovie shooting menu
Digital ZoomZooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image 
Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording.
(On/Off)
Long Exposure NRSets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter 
speed will be 1 second or longer.
(On/Off)
High ISO NRSets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(High/Normal/Low)
Flash controlSets the method for determining the intensity of flash output....

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Custom menu
Eye-Start AFSets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through 
the viewfinder.
(On/Off)
FINDER/LCD SettingSets the method for switching between the viewfinder and 
LCD screen.
(Auto/Manual)
Viewfinder Magnifi.Changes the screen size in the viewfinder. If you cannot see 
the entire screen in the viewfinder, set it to [Standard].
(Maximum/Standard)
Red Eye ReductionReduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use.
(On/Off)
Release w/o...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
Peaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color 
in manual focus mode.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)
Peaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function.
(Red/Yellow/White)
Live View DisplaySets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the 
screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation 
value.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Func. of AEL buttonAssigns the desired function to the AEL button....

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Playback menu
Lens Comp.: Chro. 
Aber.Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen 
caused by the lens attached.
(Auto/Off)
Lens Comp.: 
DistortionCompensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens 
attached.
(Auto/Off)
Front Curtain ShutterSets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter 
function.
(On/Off)
Face RegistrationRegisters or changes the person to be given priority in the 
focus.
(New Registration/Order...