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α Handbook - Page 3
... on a computer
Using with your computer 66 Using the software 68 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 72
Others
List of icons on the screen 74 Functions available for each shooting mode 77 Flash modes available 78
Advanced operations
79
This section provides further information on the camera.
Preparation
Setting up the camera 80 Removing...
α Handbook - Page 7
... for recording on a memory card ..... 166 Format 166 File Number 166 Folder Name 166 Select REC Folder 167 New Folder 167 Recover Image DB 168 Upload Settings 168
Resetting to the default 170 Confirming the version of the camera 174
Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer 175 Setting the USB connection 175 Connecting to the computer 175 Importing images to the computer (Windows...
α Handbook - Page 10
... need for or frequency of break times varies among individuals, please set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. A child's vision is always vulnerable (especially for children under 6 years...
α Handbook - Page 11
... played back on compatible devices only.
On GPS-compatible devices (SLTA65V only)
• To determine whether your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65
• Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it.
• If you do not record the location information, set [GPS On/Off] to...
α Handbook - Page 13
...)
* Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
• Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)
• CD-ROM (1) - Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual)
• Instruction Manual (1)
SLT-A65K/A65VK...
α Handbook - Page 29
... selected, then press the center of
the control button.
To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date/time again When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu...
α Handbook - Page 63
... the image sensor.
* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.
Version (174) Language
Mode Dial Guide
Demo Mode Initialize (170)
Displays the camera software version.
Selects the language.
Turns on or off the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting mode). (On/Off)
Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off...
α Handbook - Page 66
... 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
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required...
α Handbook - Page 67
...)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed)
"Image Data Converter Ver.4"
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) "Image Data Converter Ver.4": Mac OS X (v10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard))
CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024...
α Handbook - Page 68
... desktop. "Image Data Converter" "PMB" "PMB Launcher" "PMB Help"
Notes • If "PMB" has already been installed on the computer, and the version of the
previously installed "PMB" is higher than that of the "PMB" on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. The usable functions are activated when the camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable...
α Handbook - Page 69
... "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 [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard
disk icon.
4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the...
α Handbook - Page 72
... a disc with devices other than a computer such as a DVD writer.
Player
Blu-ray disc playback devices (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)
AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)
Disc type
Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play DVDs, etc.)
Feature
Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record high-definition image...
α Handbook - Page 73
... memory card slot of
the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data. • If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the
newest version. For details, see the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ • To copy movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting...
α Handbook - Page 155
.../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...
α Handbook - Page 169
..., 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...
α Handbook - Page 174
Confirming the version of the camera
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
(3 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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α Handbook - Page 179
... and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc.
Playing back 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...
α Handbook - Page 180
... according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the Internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. See "PMB Help" for details.
Note • When movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting are copied to
a Blu-ray disc using "PMB," those movies can be played back only on devices that are compatible with...
α Handbook - Page 193
... other devices (page 175).
You cannot copy images. • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page 175). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (page 176). • When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera...
α Handbook - Page 210
... 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, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/