Sony SLT-A37, a37, SLT-A37K, SLT-A37M, SLT-A37Y Instruction Manual

SONY *_°-_-'_(_)

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

oc97

Preparing the camera

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting images to suit

your subject

Using the shooting

functions

Using the playback

functions

Functions list

Viewing images on a computer

Others

Index

Owner'sRecord

The model and serial numbers aD.' located oil the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLT-A37

Serial No.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER- TO REDUCETHERISK

OFFIREOR

ELECTRICSHOCK,

CAREFULLY

FOLLOWTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Batterypack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even

chemical bums. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60C (140F) such as in direct sunlight or

in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in tim.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device

that can charge the battery pack.

•Keepthebatterypackoutofthereachof

smallchildren.

•Keepthebatterypackdry.

•Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

Batterycharger

Exen if the (HARGE lamp is not lit. the battery charger is not disconnected from the A( power source (mains) at long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the

power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically l\_r use with this

camera only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.

RECYCLINGLITHIUfvl-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion banerics are recyclable. You can help presel-x e OUl-environmenl by

returning your used rechargeable batleries Io the collection and

recycling location nearest you.

For more in%rmation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1_800-822_8837, or visit http://

www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqon batteries.

BatteryPackandlens

This device complies with Part 15 of the PCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation. This (lass B digital apparatus complies

with (anadian ICES-003.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has

been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1_800-222_SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FC( related matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conlkwmity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: SL%A37 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics

Inc.

Addrcss:16530 Via Espfillo.

San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858_942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is sutziect to the

l\Hlowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received.

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CAUTION

You all't2cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and %und

to comply with the limits for a (lass B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses. and can

radiate radio lYequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with tile

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

ham/fld interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. tile user

is encouraged to try to correct tile interlk.rence by one or morn of tile

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

Increase file separation belween the equipment and receiver.

Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

tile receiver is connected. Consult tile dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician %r help.

Tile supplied interface cable must be used

with tile equipment in order to comply with tile limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of PCC Rules.

Noticeforthe customersin the countriesapplyingEUDirectives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation. 1_7-1 Konan Minato-ku

Tokyo, 108_0075 Japan. The Authorized

Representative %r EM( and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger Strasse 61. 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please

mlcr to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and %und compliant with tile limits set out in tile EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific lYequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart tile application or disconnect

and connect tile communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

DisposalofOld Electrical& ElectronicEquipment(Applicablein

the EuropeanUnionandother Europeancountrieswithseparate

collectionsystems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall

not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to tile applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

:gative consequences for tile enviromnent

and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed infommtion about recycling of this product, please contact your local (ivic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposalofwaste batteries (applicableinthe EuropeanUnion

andotherEuropeancountrieswith separatecollectionsystems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery

provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical

symboh The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) ale added if the battery

contains more than (I.00055'_ mercury or

0.004r/_ lead. By ensuring these batteries arc disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment

and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of

tile battery. The lecycling of tile materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, perl\mnance or data integrity reasons

require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be

replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over tile product at end-ot- life to the applicable collection point for tile

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view tile section on how to remove tile battery l¥om tile product safely. Hand the battery over to tile applicable collection point lk_r the

recycling of waste batteries. For mole detailed information about

recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or tile shop where you purchased the product.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363

is fitted to this equipment lk_r your safety and convenience.

Should tile fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of tile same rating as tile supplied one and approved by ASTA or

BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an @ or

lnark) inust be used.

If tile plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable lilse cover, be sure to attach

the lilse cover after you change tile lilse.

Never use tile plug without tile fuse cover.

If you should lose tile lilse cover, please contact your nealest Sony service station.

Table of Contents

Nott_,s ()11usiug your camera .............................................. 8

Preparing thecamera

Checking the supplied items ............................................ 10

ldeutifying parts ............................................................... 11

Charging the battery pack ................................................ 17

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

..................................................................................... 19

Attaching a lens .................................................................

Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 25

Before shooting ............................................................... 27

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment) ......................................................... 27

Holding the camera properly ...................................... 27

Shootingandviewing images

Shooting still images ....................................................... 29

Recording movies ............................................................ 31

Playing back images ........................................................ 32

Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 33

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen ........................... 34

Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 35

i_ + Superior Auto .................................................. 36

SCN Scene Selection .................................................. 36

Sweep Panorama/_ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 37

T_ Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE ............................. 38

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash ................................................................. 39

Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 41

/ [:_ Selecting the drive mode .................................... 43

Switching the recording inli)rmation display (DISP) ...... 44

Setting image size ............................................................ 45

hnage Size .................................................................. 45

Panorama: Size ........................................................... 45

Using the playback functions

Enhtrging images ............................................................. 47

Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 48

Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 49

Functionslist

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

..................................................................................... 50

Selecting a function with the Fit (Function) button ......... 51

Functions that can be selected with the Fit (Function) button

..................................................................................... 52

The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 54

Using the guide function of' the camera ........................... 61

In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 61

Shooting Tip ............................................................... 61

Viewing images on a computer

Using vdth your c()mputer ............................................... 62

Using the software ........................................................... 64

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 67

Others

List of icons on the screen ............................................... 69

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 72

Flash modes available ..................................................... 73

Learning more about the camera (c_Handbook) .............. 74

Checking the number of recordable images/recording time

..................................................................................... 75

Specifications .................................................................. 79

Index ............................................................................... 87

Notes onusingyour camera

Shootingprocedure

• This camera has 2 modes lk)r monitoring

subjects: the LCD screen mode using the LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode

using the viewfinder.

• The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording.

Notesonthe functionsavailablewith

the camera

• To check whether it is a 1080 60f compatible device or 1080 50f

compatible device, check for the %llowing marks on the bottom of the camera.

1080 60i-compalible de_ ice:60i 1080 50J-compatible device:50i

• You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired

IL.eling while watching 3D-images recoMed with the camera on 3D-

compatible monitors. When you watch 3D-images. we recommend that you take

a bleak at regular time intervals. Since the need for or frequency of bleak times

varies among individuals, please set your own standards. If you IL.el sick. stop watching 3D-images. and consult a doctor as needed. Also. lefcr 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 of age). Before allowing them to watch 3D-images, please consult with an

expert, such as a pediatric or ophthahnic doctor. Be sure to make sure your

children follow the precautions above.

Nocompensationforcontentsof the recording

The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is

not possible due to a malfunction of your

calnera or a memory card. etc.

Backuprecommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss. always copy (back up) data to other

medium.

Noteson theLCDscreen,electronic viewfinder,lens,andimagesensor

• The L(D sLrt.'cn :rod electronic viewfinder arc manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.999_ of the pixels arc operational for effective use. However. there may be

some tiny black points and/or bright points (white. red. blue or green in color)

that constantly appear on the LCD screen and electronic viewfinder. These points arc normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD screen.

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it

may cause a fire.

• hnages may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malflmction.

When turning on the camera in a cold location, the screen may become temporarily dark. When the camera

warms up, the screen will flmction normally.

Noteson long-time recording

• _'hen ?_ou continue to shoot l\lr *llong time. the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the [l_ mark is indicated on the

screen and the camera is turned off automatically. If the power is turned off

leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the

camera to declease to a saiL. level.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the

temperatureofthecameradropsbefore

continuingtoshoot.

•Thesurfaceofthecameramaygetwarm.

Thisisnotamalfunction.

NotesonimportingAVCHDmoviesto

a computer

When importing AV(-'HD mo;ies to a computer, l\_r Windows computers, use the

"PlayMemories Home" software on the CD-ROM (supplied).

Noteswhenplaying moviesonother devices

• This cam_.ra us_'s MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCTHD l\)rmat

recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played

with the following devices.

Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the

AVCHD fommt

This camera also uses MPEG-4 AV(/

H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies

recorded in MP4 fommt with this camera

cannot be played on devices other than

those that support MPEG-4 AV(/H.264.

• Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) can be played back only

on AVCHD fommt-compatible devices.

DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as

they are incompatible with the AVCHD

fommt. Also. DVD-based players or

recorders may fail to eject HD image

quality discs.

Warningoncopyright

Tek.;ision programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

Thepictures usedinthis manual

The photographs used as examples of pictur<'s in this manual are reproduced images, and ale not actual images shot using this camera.

NgteS 0rl RS,iRg y0Ul' {;amera

Onthe dataspecificationsdescribed inthismanual

The data on perl\_rmuncc and specificutions

is defined under the following conditions. except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25°(_

(77°F), and using a battery pack that is charged for about 1 hour alter the

(THARGE lamp goes out.

Modelname

This manual covers sex eral models supplied with diffclent lenses.

The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/legions.

SLT-A37

SLT-A37K DT18-55mm SLT-A37M DT 1N-135mm SLT-A37Y DT 1N-55mm and

DT55=200mm

Checkingthe supplied items

First check the ruodel name of your caruera (page 95. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • Body cap (l) (Attached on the

• Camera ([1 caruera)

• BC-VW1 Battery charger (l)

• Power cord (mains lead) ( l 5" (not

supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

" Multiple power cords may be supplied

with your camera. Use the appropriate clue that matches your country/region.

• Rechargeable battery pack NP- FWS0 (1)

• USB cable (l)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camel'a)

• CD-ROM (l)

Application Software for c_ calnera

c_ Handbook

• Instruction Manual (l) (This manual)

SLT-A37K

• DTl 8-55mm zoom lens (l)/Front lens cap (l t/Packaging lid (l)

SLT-A37M

• DTl 8-135ram zoom lens (l)/ Front lens cap (l t/Rear lens cap

(l)/Lens hood (l)

SLT-A37Y

• DT [ 8-55mm zoom lens (l t/Front

lens cap (lt/Packagiug lid (It

• DT55-200mm zoom lens (L)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap

(iS/Lens hood (15

Identifying parts

See the pages ill parentheses for details of operation.

[] []

[]

[] Shutter button (29) [] Power switch (25)

[] Control dial [] Self-timer lamp (43)

[] Lens contacts* [] Mirror*

[] Preview button (50) [] Mount

[] Built-in flash* (39) [] Microphone**

[] Mode dial (35)

[] ,_ (Flash pop-up) button (39,

50)

[] Mounting index (22) [] Lens release button (23)

[] Focus mode switch (50) * Do not directly touch these

parts.

** Do not cover this part

during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise

or lower the volume.

Identifying parts

% @ %

[] Eyecup

[] Viewfiuder*

• When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder

mode is activated, and when you take your face away from

the viewfinder, the screen mode

returns to the LCD screen mode.

[] Eyepiece sensors [] Diopter-adjustment dial (27)

[] LCD screen (69) [] Access lamp (20)

[] For shooting: Fu (Function)

button (51,52) For viewing: rD., (hnage rotation) button (50)

[] Control button

A/V/'_/_'/DISP (Display) (44)/

[] [] []

[]

WB (White balance) (50)/ <t_)/_:_ (Drive) (43, 50)/ISO

(50)

[] Control button (Euter)/AF

button/Object Tracking button

(52)

[] ? (In-Camera Guide) button

(61)

For viewing: _'_ (Delete) button

(33)

[] i_J (Playback) button (32)

* Do not directly touch this

part.

NentBfyingparts

% %

[] Auto-lock Accessory shoe [] MENU button (54)

[] Microphone* [] FINDER/LCD button (50)

[] Speaker

[] -_- hnage sensor position

mark

[] ZOOM button (50)

[] For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

button (50, 57) For viewing: _ (Zoom ill) button (50)

[] For shooting: [] (Exposure)

button (4 !)/AV (Aperture value) button (50)

For viewing: (_ (Zoom out)

button (47)/1_;_ (hnage index) button (48)

[] MOVIE button (31,50) * Do not cover this part

during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise

or lower the volume.

'!l lt

¢D

identifyingparts

[] REMOTE terminal

• When connecting the RM- L1 AM Remote Commander

(sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote

Commander into the REMOTE

terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the

REMOTE terminal. Make sure

that the cord of the Remote

Commander faces forward.

[] Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap

onto the camera.

[] HDMI mini terminal (49)

[] _ (USB)terminal

[] Microphone ,jack

• When an external microphone is connected, the internal

microphone is turned off automatically. When the

external microphone is a plug- in-power type, the power of the

microphone is supplied by the camera.

[] Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may

damage the camera.

[] Memory card insertion slot (19) [] Battery/memory card cover

(19)

NentBfyingparts

[] Connection plate cover

iiiiililililililili!i!ii!i!

• For using the AC-PW20 AC

Adaptor (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord

of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover.

'!l lt

identifyingparts

DT18-55mm F3,5-5,6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A37K/A37Y)

DT55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A37Y)

DT18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A37M)

[] Focusing ring

[] Zoom ring [] Focal-length scale

[] Focal-length index [] Lens contacts

[] Focusing mode switch [] Mounting index

[] Lens hood index [] Zoom lock switch

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135ram F3.5-5.6

SAM are designed for Sony A- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these

lenses on 351tlm-format cameras.

• For the lenses other than DT 18- 55ram F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55- 200ram F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-

135ram F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Chargingthe battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack call be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It call also be used when it has not been fully charged. The battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing all opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before you shoot. If the battery level is low, charge it again.

1 Insertthe batterypackonto

thebatterycharger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Chargingthe battery pack

2 Connectthe batterycharger

to the wall outlet(wall

socket).

Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed

Charging time ]About 250 minutes

• When charging a t'ully depleled battery pack at a temperature of"25°C (77°F).

• The CHARGE lamp turns ol't" when charging is completed.

Forthe U.S.A and Canada

Plug

CHARGElamp

Forconntries/regionsotherthanthe U.S.A. and Canada

CHARGElamp

Toawalloutlet (wallsocket)

Notes

• The charging time difli_rs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or

charging conditions.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery

pack outside of this temperature range.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

Inserting the battery pack/memory

card(soldseparately)

1 While slidingthe coveropenlever, openthe cover. @

2 Firmlyinsertthebatterypack

all theway while pressing the lockleverwith thetip of thebattery.

€_ ,-,=

Locklever

3 Inserta memorycard.

• Wilh the notched corner facing as illustrated, inserl the memory card

until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched cornerfaces

correctly.

4 Closethe cover.

Insertingthe battery p_ek!memerycard {seJdseparately}

Toremovethebatterypack

Turn off the caruera. Slide the lock lever ill the direction of the arrow 10 seconds

after turning off the camera, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

Locklever

Toremovethememory card

Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once.

Tochecktheremainingbatterylevel

The supplied battery pack is a lithiuru-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.

I_ I_ _ [_ "Battery

exhausted."

Battery level You cannot shoot

High Low any more piclures.

The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Memory Stick PRO Duo _/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo V

SD memory card _/ SDHC memory card "_ SDXC memory card _/

V (Mark2) Memory Stick

_/ PRO Duo

_/ (Class 4 or faster) _/ (Class 4 or faster) SD card "_/(Class 4 or faster)

MultiMediaCard cannot be used.

_nsert[ngthe batteryp_ck!mere0rycan {son sep_ratNy)

Note

• Images recorded on an S[)XC memory card cannot be imporled to or played on

(-'omptllers or AV devices lhat are not compatible \vilh exFAT. Make sLIre lhal lhe

device is compatible \x:ilh exFAT belore connecting il to tile camera. If you connect :r your camera lo an incompatible device, you may be prompled lo formal lhe card. Never ['orln(/[ tile card ill resp(tnse I(t lhis protllpl, as d(ting s(t will erase all dala (t11

lhe card. (exFAT is lhe file syslem used on SDXC memory cards.)

Attaching a lens

Removethe bodycapfrom

the camera andthe

packaginglid fromthe rear ofthe lens.

• When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty

locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

• When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens.

Front lens cap

_,_ _:_!ii!_!i!_ii_!ili_ _ iiiii!i!ii!ii_¸_....

Packaging lid

2 Mountthe lens by aligning

the orangeindex marks

(mountingindexes)onthe lens andcamera.

Orangeindex marks

3 Turnthe lens clockwiseuntil

it clicksintothe locked position.

• Bc sure to put the lens on straight.

Notes

• When attaching _ lens, do not press the lens rele_se button.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.

• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.

• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly.

iiiliiiiii iilii

Attlchil I I ills ii=ii_iii;;iiii;

• Do nol hold the part of the lens thai is exlended for lhe zoonl or t)ctls adjuslment.

Toremovethe lens

Presstie lensrelease button all theway in andturnthe

lenscounterclockwise until it stops.

2 Attachthecaps to thefront

and rear of the lensandthe bodycapto the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove dust from them.

• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens

Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase

the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.

Lens release button

Toattacha lenshood

It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure

maximum image quality. Fit the hood into the mount on the end of

the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks.

Notes

• A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the ALC-SH 108 (sold separately).

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash.

Attaching amens

• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.

Noteonchangingthelens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the caruera and

adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the fihn), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting

euviromneut. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from

lauding on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.

Turningthe cameraonandsettingthe clock

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears.

SetthepowerswitchtoONto turnthe cameraon.

The screen used for setting date and time appears.

• To turn the camera ()IT, set it to OFF.

2 Verifythat [Enter]isselected

onthe LCDscreen,then pressthe centerof the

controlbutton.

3 Select yourarea with _1/_ onthe controlbutton,then

pressthe centerof the controlbutton.

4 Select eachitem with ,/1_

andset the numericvalue with &/V.

[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the

daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to

display date.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Date/Time Setup I

Daylight Svg.:

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Date Format: _ I

_b Select € Adi.;_ O Enter J

'!l lt

Turningthe camera onandsettingthe cJock

5 Repeatstep4 toset otheritems, then pressthe center

ofthecontrolbutton.

6 Verifythat[Enter] is selected,then pressthe centerof

the controlbutton.

Tocancelthedate/timesettingoperation

l_'ess the MENU button.

Toset upthedate/timeagain

When you turn the camera on for the first tirue, the date/tirue setup screen

appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the

1Tleuu,

MENUbutton--, @ 1--, [Date/TimeSetup]

To set up the area again

You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad.

MENUbutton--, @ 1--* [AreaSetting]

Maintainingthedateandtimesetting

This camera has an iuterual rechargeable battery for maiutaiuiug the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or

the battery is installed or not.

Before shooting

Adjustthe diopter-adjustment dial to youreyesightuntilthe displayappearsclearly inthe

viewfinder.

• If you cannot see the entire screen ill the viewfinder, you can change the

scale of the viewfinder screen (page 56).

N01e

• The dioplic adjuslment auachment (sold separately) cannol be used wilh this camera.

Stabilizeyourupperbodyandtakea positionthatkeepsthe camerafrommoving.

In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode

(vertical position)

Point (!) One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point @ Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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