Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
AF RANGE ButtonSelects the function to be used with the AF RANGE button.
(AF Range Control/In-Camera Guide)
AF Range Control 
AssistSets whether or not to show the status that the subject is 
located within the focus range on the screen when the AF 
Range Control function is activated (available only when an 
AF-D compatible lens is attached).
(On/Off)
Peaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color....

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The functions selected with the MENU button
AF/MF buttonAssigns the desired function to the AF/MF button.
(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF 
area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering 
Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative 
Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL 
toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/FEL Lock hold/FEL 
Lock toggle/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/
Object Tracking/AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. 
Result Preview/Focus...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
Playback menu
Dial exp.compCompensates the exposure with the front or rear control dial.
(Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial)
Exp.comp.setSets whether or not to compensate the exposure within the 
flash light range.
(Ambient&flash/Ambient only)
Bracket orderSelects the order in exposure bracket and white balance 
bracket shooting.
(0 t – t +/– t 0 t +)
Lens Comp.: ShadingCompensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by 
the lens attached....

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Memory Card Tool menu
Image IndexSets the number of images displayed on one page of the 
image index screen.
(4 Images/9 Images)
ProtectProtects or cancels protection for an image.
(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/
Cancel All AVCHD view files)
Specify PrintingSpecifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF.
(DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)
Select Playback 
MediaSelects the memory card slot to be used for playback.
(Slot 1/Slot 2)
CopyDuplicates...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
Clock setup menu
Setup menu
Recover Image DBRecovers the image database file and enables recording and 
playback.
Display Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies and the 
recordable number of still images on the memory card.
Date/Time SetupSets date and time, and daylight savings.
Area SettingSets the location of where the camera is used.
Menu startSets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top 
item or the...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
* Appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the memory card SLOT1 in the camera.Power Saving Start 
TimeSets the interval after which power save mode engages.
(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)
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 supports “BRAVIA” 
Sync.
(On/Off)
HDMI Info. DisplayDisplays images on the screen of an HDMI TV connected 
without...

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The functions selected with the MENU button
Functions list
VersionDisplays the camera software version.
 LanguageSelects the language.
Cleaning ModeStarts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.
Demo ModeSets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.
(On/Off)
InitializeRestores the settings to their defaults.
(Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset) 

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Using the In-Camera Guide
MENU button t  3 t [AF RANGE Button] t [In-Camera 
Guide]
The AF RANGE button is equipped with 
both an In-Camera Guide feature and a 
delete feature.
When you press the AF RANGE button 
on the Fn screen or menu screen, a help 
guide explaining the currently selected 
function or setting appears automatically.
AF RANGE button 

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Preparing the camera
Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-
FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not 
been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it. To avoid 
missing the opportunity to shoot, charge it before use.
1Insert the battery pack onto the 
battery...

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Charging the battery pack
Notes The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or 
charging conditions.
 We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery 
pack outside of this temperature range.
 Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
2Connect the battery charger to the 
wall outlet (wall socket).
Light on: Charging
Light off:...