Sony SLT-A55VL - alpha; Translucent Mirror Technology™ Dslr Zoom Lens driver and firmware
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Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 4
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230...
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... a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.
Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
• The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99...
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... images on a TV screen 134
Changing your setup
GPS setting (SLT-A55V only 138 Setting image size and image quality 141 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise reduction setting 149 Changing the function of the buttons 150 Changing other settings 151 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 153 Confirming the version of the camera 155 Resetting...
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... of pieces.
• BC-VW1 Battery charger (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)
• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)
• CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1)
• Instruction Manual (This manual) (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Body cap (1) (Attached...
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...) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. Check that the...
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... time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or not. For details, see page 192.
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.
• Training the camera on a light...
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...153)
GPS Settings (138) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A55V only)
Power Save (151)
Sets the interval after which power save mode engages.
CTRL FOR HDMI (136)
Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync.
Language (152) Selects the language.
Help Guide Display Sets the display of the help guide for explaining
(151)
functions displayed during operation.
Upload Settings (147)*
USB...
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... of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not be... the exposure of the entire image. To make the subject brighter, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter ...want to lock the exposure.
The exposure is set when the focus is achieved.
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.../Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened. • The assist data service may be closed for various reasons.
To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Start up [GPS Support Tool] from (PMB Launcher), select the memory card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist...
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..., copy the install file of EyeFi manager recorded on the card to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is uploading images. • If (error) is displayed...
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Confirming the version of the camera
Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released.
MENU button t 2 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-
PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Changing your setup
155
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... the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required...
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... (Macintosh)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
"Image Data Converter SR Ver.3" "Image Data Lightbox SR"
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"Image Data Lightbox SR": Mac OS X (v10.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard))
CPU: Power PC G4/G5...
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... the software
Installing the software (Windows)
Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into
the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My
Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Install.exe" and follow the
instructions...
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... "PMB Launcher."
Installing the software (Macintosh)
Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard
disk icon.
4 Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the...
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.... Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
To use "PMB," refer to "PMB Help." Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/
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... images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc. Playing AVCHD format disc on a computer You can play back AVCHD format discs using "Player for AVCHD" that is installed together with "PMB." To start the software, click on [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB...
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... image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB."
1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write ...Install "PMB" beforehand. • MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard definition image quality (STD) movies. • An Internet...
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...). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. • Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 165). • 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 165).
You cannot copy images. • Make...
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....sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
Read "license2.pdf" in the "License" folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of "GPL", and "LGPL" software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer...