Sony Camera Alpha Slt A57 Instruction Manual

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Preparing the camera
To remove the battery pack
To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the 
memory card once.
To check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions 
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your 
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed 
according to the operating conditions of your camera.
5Insert a memory card.
 With the notched corner facing as 
illustrated, insert the memory card 
until it clicks into place.
Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly.
6Close the cover.
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever 
in the direction of the arrow 10 seconds 
after turning off the camera, then remove 
the battery pack. Be careful not to drop 
the battery pack.
Lock lever 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all 
memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
 MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Note Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect 
your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. 
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on 
the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) Battery level“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  LowYou cannot shoot 
any more pictures.
Available memory cards
Types of memory cardStill 
imagesMoviesIn this manual
Memory Stick PRO Duo  (Mark2)
Memory Stick 
PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD memory card
 (Class 4 or faster)
SD card
SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) 
						

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Preparing the camera
Attaching a lens
Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
 Do not use force when attaching a lens.
 E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
 When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the 
tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
 When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens 
firmly.
1Remove the body cap from 
the camera and the 
packaging lid from the rear 
of the lens.
 When changing the lens, quickly 
change the lens away from dusty 
locations so as to keep dust or debris 
from getting inside the camera.
 When shooting, remove the front lens 
cap from the front of the lens.
Front lens cap
Packaging lid
2Mount the lens by aligning 
the orange index marks 
(mounting indexes) on the 
lens and camera.
Orange index marks
3Turn the lens clockwise until 
it clicks into the locked 
position.
 Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Body cap 
						

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Attaching a lens
 Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.
To remove the lens
To attach a lens hood
Notes A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the 
ALC-SH108 (sold separately).
 The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the 
flash.
1Press the lens release button 
all the way in and turn the 
lens counterclockwise until it 
stops.
Lens release button
2Attach the caps to the front 
and rear of the lens and the 
body cap to the camera.
 Before you attach them, remove dust 
from them.
 A rear lens cap is not supplied with 
the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens 
Kit. When you store the lens without 
attaching it to the camera, purchase 
the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.
It is recommended that you use a lens 
hood to reduce flare and ensure 
maximum image quality.
Fit the hood into the mount on the end of 
the lens barrel and rotate the hood 
clockwise until it clicks. 
						

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Attaching a lens
Preparing the camera
 When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
Note on changing the lensWhen changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it 
may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting 
environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from 
landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from 
dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. 
						

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Turning the camera on and setting the 
clock
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and 
time appears.
 To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [Enter] is selected 
on the LCD screen, then 
press the center of the 
control button.
3Select your area with b/B on the control button, then 
press the center of the control button.
4Select each item with b/B 
and set the numeric value 
with v/V.
[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the 
daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]: Selects the format to 
display date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, 
and noon as 12:00 PM. 
						

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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
Preparing the cameraTo cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
To set up the date/time againWhen you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the 
menu.
MENU button t  1 t [Date/Time Setup]
To set up the area againYou can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set 
the local area when you use the camera abroad.
MENU button t  1 t [Area Setting]
Maintaining the date and time settingThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date 
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or 
the battery is installed or not.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center 
of the control button.
6Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of 
the control button. 
						

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Before shooting
Note The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the 
camera from moving.
Point 1One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
Point 
2Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter 
adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
 If you cannot see the entire screen in 
the viewfinder, you can change the 
scale of the viewfinder screen 
(page 58).
Holding the camera properly
In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode 
(vertical position) 
						

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Before shooting
Preparing the camera
Point 3Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing 
your elbow on your knee. 
						

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Shooting and viewing images
Shooting still images
The “Intelligent Auto” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under 
any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the 
situation to adjust the settings.
Select   when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.
1Set the mode dial to   or 
 (Flash Off).
2Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the LCD 
screen or viewfinder.
3Overlay the AF area on the 
desired subject.
 If the  (Camera shake 
warning) indicator flashes, carefully 
shoot the subject, holding the camera 
steady, or by using a tripod.
 When the camera recognizes the 
scene, the Scene Recognition icon 
appears on the screen and suitable 
settings for that scene will be put into 
effect.
AF area
4When using a zoom lens, 
turn the zoom ring, then 
decide on your shot.
or
(Camera shake
warning) indicator
Zoom ring