Sony DSLR-A380 - alpha; Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera driver and firmware
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Instruction Manual - Page 4
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... for recording on a memory card ..... 120 Changing the noise reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to the default 129
Viewing images Copying images to your computer 131 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 135
Using the software 139
Printing...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...; Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)
• Rechargeable battery pack NPFH50 (1)
• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)
• CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1)
• Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual)
(1)
• USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
•...
Instruction Manual - Page 105
...,
even if you turn off the power.
To return to the normal playback screen Press the button.
Note • When you copy rotated images to a computer, "PMB" contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied) can display the rotated images correctly. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the software.
Enlarging images
An image can be...
Instruction Manual - Page 119
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memory card, but the image quality will be lower.
Note • For details on the number of images that can be taken when the image quality is
changed, see page 29.
About RAW images You need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded...
Instruction Manual - Page 128
Confirming the version of the camera
Displaying the version
Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released.
MENU button t 3 t [Version]
Note
• An update can be performed only when the battery level is
(three remaining
battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-
PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately).
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Instruction Manual - Page 131
... how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable.
Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images.
x Windows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the...
Instruction Manual - Page 133
... not appear, click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t [Removable Disk].
2 Double-click [DCIM].
• You can also import images directly using "PMB."
3 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
• On the storage destination of the image...
Instruction Manual - Page 134
...on the "Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste].
The image files are copied to the "Documents" folder. • When an image with the same file
name exists in the copy destination folder, the ...camera (page 137).
For Macintosh
1 Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the
folder where the images you want to copy are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk...
Instruction Manual - Page 135
... the desired image file.
The image is displayed.
For Macintosh Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file.
Deleting the USB connection
Perform each procedure for Windows or Macintosh listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera.
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Viewing images on a computer
Instruction Manual - Page 136
x For Windows Double-click on the tasktray, then click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. The device is disconnected. x For Macintosh
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the "Trash" icon.
The camera is disconnected from the computer.
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Instruction Manual - Page 137
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card.
Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista
AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.)
BYou can create a folder in date form (page 120).
• You cannot record/play back any images...
Instruction Manual - Page 138
... number.
• An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for images is JPG. Do not change the extension.
2 Copy the image file to the
memory card folder in the following order.
1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy].
2 Double-click [Removable Disk] in [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]).
3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in...
Instruction Manual - Page 139
... (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or faster, 256 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-500 MB or more Display...
Instruction Manual - Page 140
...-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4/v10.5) CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
Installing the software
x Windows • Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation...
Instruction Manual - Page 141
... CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite
"Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide"
x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double...
Instruction Manual - Page 144
To start up/exit "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. To exit the "PMB," click button on the upper-right corner of the screen. Note
... screen when starting "PMB" for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
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Instruction Manual - Page 159
...; Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 132). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. • Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 132). • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 131...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380Y Kit) - Page 2
...-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu"
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
HD Output: HDMI Memory Card Slot: Dual memory card slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card Tripod Mount: Yes, 1/4"-20
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature: 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Power
Battery Type: NP...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380L Kit) - Page 2
...Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Dimensions
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
HD Output: HDMI Memory Card Slot: Dual memory card slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card Tripod Mount: Yes, 1/4"-20
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature: 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Power
Battery Type: NP-FH50 Number...