Sony Ilce7 Manual
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105010/w64_ilce7-manual-1526661061_d-25.png "Page 26
GB26
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...")
Charging the battery pack GB31 GB A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen. Notes The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. Checking the remaining battery charge To remove the battery pack High Low Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever after confirming that the access lamp (page 12) is off, and remove the battery pack. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.Lock lever
GB32 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) To remove the memory cardMake sure that the access lamp (page 12) is not lit, then push the memory card in once. 1Slide the lever to open the cover. 2Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 3Close the cover.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) GB33 GB You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of memory cards. In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:A: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media B: SD card 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 and SDXC memory cards. Memory cards that can be used Memory cardFor still imagesFor movies AMemory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo BSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
GB34 Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. 1Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. 2Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust from entering into the camera. 3While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Be sure to put the lens on straight. Rear lens capBody cap Front lens cap White index marks
Attaching a lens GB35 GB Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Do not use force when attaching a lens. The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). To use the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame camera. 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 the zoom or focus adjustment. To remove the lens 1Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. Before you attach them, remove any dust from them. Lens release button
Attaching a lens GB36 Notes 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 the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, always make sure to quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.
GB37 GB Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the screen to set the date and time appears. To cancel the date and time setting operationPress the MENU button. 1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set the date and time appears. To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF. 2Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press z on the control wheel. 3Select a desired geographic location, then press z. 4Press v/V on the control wheel, or select a setting item by turning the control wheel, then press z. 5Press v/V/b/B, or select a desired setting by turning the control wheel, then press z. 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press z on the control wheel.
Setting the date and time GB38 The date and time setup screen appears automatically when the power is turned on for the first time or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has been discharged. To reset the date and time, use the menu. Maintaining the date and time settingThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or not. Setting the date/time and area again MENU button t (Setup) 4 t [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting] MENU button
GB39 GB Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images In auto mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings. 1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). 3Look into the viewfinder and hold the camera. 4Determine the size of a subject. When using a lens with a zoom lever: Move the zoom lever. When using a lens with a zoom ring: Turn the zoom ring. The optical zoom is not available when a fixed focal length lens is mounted. If the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when a Power zoom lens is mounted, the camera automatically switches over to the camera side zoom. 5Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights. Zoom ring
Shooting still images GB40 6Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. If [Auto Obj. Framing] is set to [Auto], when shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Lock- on AF], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images will be saved.