Sony Camera Slt A58 Instruction Manual

							Preparing the camera
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Inserting the battery pack/memory 
card (sold separately)
1Open the battery cover by 
sliding the lever.
2Insert the battery pack 
completely, using the tip of 
the battery to press the lock 
lever.
Lock lever
3Close the cover.
4Slide and open the memory 
card cover. 
						

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To remove the battery pack
To remove the memory card
Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover and push the 
memory card once.
5Insert a memory card.
 With the notched corner facing in the 
direction shown, insert the memory 
card until it clicks into place.
Ensure that the notched corner faces
the correct direction.
6Close the cover.
Turn off the camera and check that the 
vibration of the camera has stopped and 
that both the LCD screen and access lamp 
(page 17) are turned off. Then, slide the 
lock lever in the direction of the arrow to 
remove the battery pack. Be careful not to 
drop the battery pack.
Lock lever 
						

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To check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that can exchange 
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.
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all 
memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
Notes Images recorded on a “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or 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 
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or SDXC memory cards.) Battery level“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  LowYou cannot shoot 
any more pictures.
Memory cards that you can use
Types of memory cardStill 
imagesMoviesIn this manual
Memory Stick PRO Duo  (Mark2)
Memory Stick 
PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo Memory Stick 
XC 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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Attaching a lens
1Remove the body cap from 
the camera and the 
packaging lid from the rear 
of the lens.
 Quickly change the lens somewhere 
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 
						

							Attaching a lens
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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 using a lens equipped with a tripod socket, attach the socket on the lens side to 
the tripod to maintain balance.
 When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens 
firmly.
 Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustments.
To remove the lens
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 the caps, remove 
any dust.
 A rear lens cap is not supplied with 
the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II 
Lens Kit. If storing the lens without 
attaching it to the camera, purchase 
Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. 
						

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To attach a lens hood
Notes A lens hood is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II. 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.
 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 converts light to 
electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the 
shooting environment.
The image sensor is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust 
from landing on the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens 
quickly somewhere away from dusty locations. It is recommended that you use a lens 
hood to reduce flare and ensure optimum 
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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Turning on the camera and setting the 
clock
When you turn on the camera for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn on the camera.
The screen to set date and time appears.
 To turn off the camera, set the power 
switch to OFF.
2Check that [Enter] is selected 
on the LCD screen, then 
press the center of the 
control button.
3Select your area using b/B on the control button, then 
press the center of the control button.
4Select each item using b/B 
and set the numeric value 
using v/V.
[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the 
daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]: Selects the format 
for displaying the date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, 
and noon as 12:00 PM. 
						

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To cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
To set the date/time againThe date/time setup screen appears automatically only when you turn the 
camera on for the first time. To set the date and time again, use the menu.
MENU button t  1 t [Date/Time Setup]
To set 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 to maintain the date and 
time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the 
battery is installed.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center 
of the control button.
6Check that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of 
the control button. 
						

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Before shooting
Notes The dioptric 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 1Hold the camera with one hand, and support the lens with the other.
Point 
2Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Point 
3
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling 
position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee.
Adjusting the viewfinder’s visual acuity (diopter 
adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
Holding the camera properly
In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode 
(vertical position) 
						

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Shooting and viewing images
Shooting still images
In [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you 
to shoot with the appropriate settings.
Select   when shooting in a location where flash use is restricted.
1Set the mode dial to 
(Intelligent Auto) or 
(Flash Off).
2Hold the camera, monitoring your shot using 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 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 used.
AF area
4When using a zoom lens, 
turn the zoom ring, then 
decide on your shot.
or
(Camera shake
warning) indicator
Zoom ring