Sony Camera Alpha Slt A57 Instruction Manual

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
Memory Card Tool menu
Clock setup menu
Setup menu
FormatFormats the memory card.
File NumberSets the method used to assign file numbers to still images 
and MP4 movies.
(Series/Reset)
Folder NameSets the folder format for still images.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Select REC FolderChanges the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 
movies.
New FolderCreates a new folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.
Recover Image DBRecovers...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.HDMI ResolutionSets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI 
TV.
(Auto/1080p/1080i)
CTRL FOR HDMIOperates the camera from a TV that support “BRAVIA” 
Sync.
(On/Off)
Upload Settings*Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi 
card.
(On/Off)
USB ConnectionSets the USB connection method.
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)
Audio signalsSets whether or not to use the...

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Functions list
Using the guide function of the camera
The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting 
mode selected.
To access all shooting tips
You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu.
Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before.
In-Camera Guide
When you press the   (In-Camera Guide) 
button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a 
guide in accordance with the currently 
selected function or setting appears 
automatically.
Select...

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Using the guide function of the camera
MENU button t  3 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired 
shooting tip 

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Viewing images on a computer
Viewing images on a computer
Using with your computer
Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow 
more versatile use of images shot with your camera.
 “Image Data Converter”
You can open RAW format image files.
 “PlayMemories Home”
You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your 
computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features 
to enhance the images you have shot.
For detailed notes on installation,...

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Using with your computer
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the 
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating 
systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
 If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some 
devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB 
devices...

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Viewing images on a computer
Using the software
Log on as Administrator.
Note If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased 
before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, “PMB” is overwritten by 
“PlayMemories Home,” and you may be unable to use some functions of “PMB.”
Installing the software (Windows)
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into 
the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
 If it does not appear, double-click...

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Using the software
Log on as Administrator.
With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:
 To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as 
tone curve, and sharpness.
 To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc.
 To save the images displayed and edited on a computer.
You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general 
file format.
 To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera.
 To rate the images...

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Using the software
Viewing images on a computer
 To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to 
view them.
 To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail 
attachments, and change the shooting date.
 To print or save still images with the date.
 To create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD movies imported to 
a computer. (An Internet connection environment is required when a Blu-
ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)
Notes “PlayMemories...

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Selecting the method for creating a 
disc of movies
You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with 
this camera.
Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method 
that suits your disc player.
Here, 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with 
a computer using “PlayMemories Home” or creating a disc with devices 
other than a computer such as a DVD writer.
* When creating a disc using “PlayMemories Home,” changing the image...