Sony ILCE-5100 Manual

performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor  from the wall outlet  (wall socket).
Be sure  to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro  USB cables (supplied) and
AC Adaptors  (supplied).
[11] How  to Use
Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro
USB cable. 1.  Turn off the product, and connect  to the USB terminal of the computer.
Note
Note the...

1.  Slide the open lever to open the battery cover.
2.  Insert  the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A)  with the tip of the battery until
the battery locks into place.
3 .  Close the cover.
[13] How  to UsePreparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Battery life and the number of images that can be 

recorded/played back using a battery pack
Shooting  (still images):
Battery life: approx. 200 min., Number of images:  approx. 400
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 75 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 110 min.
Viewing  (still images):
Battery life: approx. 340 min., Number of images:  approx. 6800
Note
The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully
charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the...

[14] How  to UsePreparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Supplying power using a wall outlet (wall socket)
Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting/playback  using an AC adaptor AC-
PW20 (sold separately).1.  To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect  the camera and the
AC adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)  and plug the AC adaptor to a wall outlet  (wall
socket).
Note
Power is not supplied during shooting/playback  if the camera is connected to a wall outlet
(wall...

How  to insert  a memory card1.  Slide the memory card  cover  to open it.
2.  Insert  the memory card.
Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert  the memory card
until it clicks  into place.
3 .  Close the memory card  cover.
[17] How  to UsePreparing the cameraInserting a memory card  (sold separately)
Removing the memory card
How  to remove the memory card 

1.  Open  the memory card  cover.
2.  Make  sure  that the access lamp (A)  is not lit.
3.  Push in on the memory card  once to remove it.
4.  Close the memory card  cover.
[18] How  to UsePreparing the cameraAttaching a lens
Attaching a lens
Set  the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens.
1.  Remove the body cap (A)  from the camera and the rear lens cap (B)  from the rear of
the lens. 

When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location  to keep dust or debris
from getting  inside the camera.
When shooting, remove the front  lens cap from the front  of the lens.
2 .  Mount the lens by aligning  the two white index marks (mounting  indexes) on the lens
and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering
the camera.
3 .  While  pushing  the lens lightly toward  the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of
the arrow  until it...

Note
Do not press  the lens release button when attaching a lens.
Do not use force when attaching a lens.
A Mount Adaptor  (sold separately)  is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately).
When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount
Adaptor.
When you use a lens with a tripod  socket, attach a tripod  to the tripod  socket of the lens
to help balance  the weight of the lens.
When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both  the camera and the lens...

Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them.
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Preparing the cameraAttaching a lens
Attaching the lens hood
We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from
affecting the image. 1.  Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head,  and turn the lens hood
clockwise until it clicks.
Note
Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect  or may
be partially  reflected in the image.
When the lens hood...

[21] How  to UsePreparing the cameraAttaching a lens
Notes on changing the lens
When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface
of the image sensor  (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as
dark  spots on the image,  depending on the shooting environment.
The cameras image sensor  is coated  with an anti-dust coating to prevent dust from
adhering to it. However, always make  sure  to attach/remove the lens quickly, away from...