Sony A 200 Manual

DSLR-A200 3-277-950-12 (1)
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Digital Single Lens Reflex CameraInstruction Manual
DSLR-A200
Preparing the camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting function
Using the viewing function
Changing your setup
Viewing images on a computer
Printing images 

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Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located 
on 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. DSLR-A200
Serial No. __________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
WARNING
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the products...

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these 
safety instructions completely before 
operating the appliance, and keep this 
manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions 
and instructions on the appliance, or the 
one described in the operating instructions 
and adhere to them.
Power SourcesThis set should be operated only from the 
type of power source indicated on the 
marking label. If you are not sure of the 
type of electrical power supplied to your...

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– Never place the set in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, 
unless proper ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a 
radiator or heat register, or where it is 
exposed to direct sunlight.
LightningFor added protection for this set during a 
lightning storm, or when it is left 
unattended and unused for long periods of 
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and 
disconnect the antenna or cable system. 
This will prevent damage to the set due to 
lightning...

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Read this first
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive 
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are 
recyclable.
You can help preserve 
our environment by 
returning your used 
rechargeable batteries to 
the collection and 
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling 
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or...

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Note:This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class 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 frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that...

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Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not be 
treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are 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 
the battery....

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Notes on using your camera
No compensation for contents of the 
recording
The contents of the recording cannot be 
compensated for if recording or playback is 
not possible due to a malfunction of your 
camera or a memory card, etc.
Back up recommendationTo avoid the potential risk of data loss, 
always copy (back up) data to other 
medium.
Notes on the LCD monitor and lens The LCD monitor is manufactured using 
extremely high-precision technology so 
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational 
for...

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  ........................................ 3
Read this first ..................................................................... 5
Notes on using your camera  .............................................. 8
Preparing the 
cameraChecking the accessories supplied .................................. 13
Preparing the battery pack  ............................................... 14
Attaching a lens  ............................................................... 19...

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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
..................................................................................... 56
 Shooting with program auto  .................................. 57
 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background 
(Aperture priority)  ............................................. 59
 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions 
(Shutter speed priority)  ..................................... 61
 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually...