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.
(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.
(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 Magnifier/Memory)
ISO ButtonAssigns the desired function to the ISO 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 Magnifier/Memory) 
						

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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 Magnifier/Memory)
Custom buttonAssigns the desired function to the custom 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 Magnifier/Memory)
Preview ButtonAssigns the desired function to the preview 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 Magnifier/Memory)
Smart Telecon. 
ButtonSelects the function to be used with the   button.
(Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier/Zoom)
Focus Hold ButtonSets the function of the focus hold button of the lens. When 
you select [Preview Button], the function selected with 
[Preview Button] is assigned.
(Focus Hold/Preview Button)
MOVIE ButtonSelects the appropriate mode for the MOVIE button.
(Always/Movie Mode Only)
Ctrl dial setupSets the functions of the front and rear control dials when the 
exposure mode is set to M. Dials can be used for adjusting 
shutter speed and aperture.
( SS F/no./ F/no. SS) 
						

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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.
(Auto/Off)
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 Priority 
TrackingSets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when 
the camera detects that face during object tracking.
(On/Off)
Face RegistrationRegisters or changes the person to be given priority in the 
focus.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
Still/Movie SelectAllows you to determine how to group the playback images 
(View mode).
(Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View)
DeleteDeletes images.
(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files)
Slide ShowShows a slide show.
(Repeat/Interval/Image Type) 
						

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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 images in a memory card.
Volume SettingsSets the volume for movie playback.
(0 to 7)
Playback DisplaySets how to play back an image recorded in portrait.
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)
Select Recording 
MediaSelects the memory card slot to be used for recording.
(Slot 1/Slot 2)
Recording ModeSelects the recording method to record on memory cards.
(Standard/Simult. Rec (Still)/Simult. Rec (Movie)/Sim. Rec 
(Still/Movie)/Sort(JPEG/RAW)/Sort(Still/Movie))
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. 
						

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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 last-selected item.
(Top/Previous)
Delete confirm.Sets [Delete] or [Cancel] as the default setting for the delete 
confirmation screen.
(“Delete” first/“Cancel” first)
Mode Dial GuideDisplays an explanation of each shooting mode and also 
allows you to select another shooting mode.
(On/Off)
LCD BrightnessSets the brightness of the LCD screen.
(Auto/Manual/Sunny Weather)
Viewfinder Bright.Sets the brightness of the viewfinder.
(Auto/Manual)
Viewfinder Color 
Temp.Sets the color temperature of the screen in the viewfinder. 
Setting it toward + makes the color cooler, and toward – 
makes the color warmer.
(+2 to 0 to –2)
GPS Settings (SLT-
A99V only)Sets the GPS functions.
Power SaveSets the response level to be used to activate the power save 
mode.
(Max/Standard) 
						

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* 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 displaying recording information.
(On/Off)
Upload Settings*Sets whether to use the upload function of the camera with an 
Eye-Fi card.
(On/Off)
USB ConnectionSets the USB connection method, appropriate to the 
computer or USB device.
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote)
USB LUN SettingAllows the computer to recognize both the memory cards 
during a USB connection.
(Multi/Single)
Audio signalsSets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is 
achieved or the self-timer is working.
(On/Off)
PAL/NTSC Selector 
(Only for 1080 50i-
compatible models)Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC 
system TV.
(PAL/NTSC)
APS-C Size CaptureSets whether or not to record with an APS-C size-equivalent 
area.
(On/Auto)
AF Micro Adj.Allows you to make fine adjustments to the position of the 
focus.
(AF Adjustment Setting/amount/Clear) 
						

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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 charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks. 
						

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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: Charge completed
 When charging a fully depleted battery 
pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
 The CHARGE lamp turns off when 
charging is completed.
For the U.S.A and Canada
CHARGE lamp
For countries/regions other than the 
U.S.A. and Canada
Charging timeAbout 175 minutes
Plug
To a wall outlet 
(wall socket)CHARGE lamp