Sony Ilce7 Manual

List of icons on the screen
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ISO400
ISO AUTOISO sensitivity
AE lock
Shutter speed indicator
Aperture indicator
Histogram
Auto HDR image 
warning
Picture Effect error
2013-1-1
10:37PMDate of recording
3/7File number/Number of 
images in the view mode
DisplayIndication 

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Functions list
Operating the camera
 You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control 
wheel to move the selection frame. Press 
z in the center of the control 
wheel to set the selected item. In this manual, the action of pressing the 
up/down/left/right side of the control wheel is indicated by v/V/b/B.
 The following functions are assigned to v/b/B on the control wheel. You 
can also change the ISO sensitivity immediately by turning the control 
wheel.
 You can assign a...

Operating the camera
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You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for 
each shooting mode with immediate effect.
How to use the front dial/rear dial 

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Selecting a function using the Fn 
(Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in 
shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen.
1Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to 
other than [For viewfinder].
2Press the Fn button.
3Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel.
The setting screen appears.
4Select the desired setting by 
turning the front dial, then press 
z on the control wheel.
 Some setting...

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Functions that can be selected using 
the MENU button
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute 
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
To display the Tile MenuAllows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu 
when you press the MENU button.
MENU t  (Setup) 2 t [Tile Menu] t [On]
1Press MENU button to display the menu screen.
2Select the desired setting item using 
v/V/b/B on the control wheel or by 
turning the control...

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Using the In-Camera Guide
You can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the 
desired button.
The In-Camera Guide displays explanations for the currently selected menu 
function or setting.
1Select MENU button t   (Custom Settings) 6 t [Custom 
Key Settings] t desired functions assigned to the button t 
[In-Camera Guide].
Press the MENU button and use the control wheel to select a MENU item 
whose explanation you want to read, and then press the button to which [In-
Camera Guide] is...

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Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 
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 charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not 
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack 
again before you shooting.
1Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch...

Charging the battery pack
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4Close the cover.
5Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the 
micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the 
wall outlet (wall socket).
For customers in the USA and Canada
For customers in countries/regions 
other than the USA and CanadaPower cord (Mains lead) 

Charging the battery pack
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Notes If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the 
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because 
the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back 
within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the 
battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
 Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall...

Charging the battery pack
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The charging time is approximately 310 min. using the AC Adaptor 
(supplied).
Notes The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a 
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of 
use and circumstances.
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer 
using a micro USB cable.
Notes Note the following points when charging via a computer:
– If the camera is connected to a laptop computer...