Sony A 200 Manual
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Changing your setup
Setting image size and image quality
MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size
[Aspect ratio]: [3:2]
[Aspect ratio]: [16:9]
Note When you select a RAW file with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file
corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
MENU button t 1 t [Aspect ratio] t Select the desired
ratio
MENU button t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting
Image size
L:10M3872 × 2592 pixels
M:5.6M2896 × 1936 pixels
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Changing your setup
Setting image size and image quality
MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size
[Aspect ratio]: [3:2]
[Aspect ratio]: [16:9]
Note When you select a RAW file with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file
corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
MENU button t 1 t [Aspect ratio] t Select the desired
ratio
MENU button t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting
Image size
L:10M3872 × 2592 pixels
M:5.6M2896 × 1936 pixels
S:2.5M1920 × 1280...")
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Setting the method for recording on a
memory card
MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired
setting
The recorded images are stored in the automatically-created folder in the
DCIM folder on the memory card.
MENU button t 2 t [Folder name] t Select the desired
setting
Selecting the method for assigning file numbers to images
SeriesThe camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to
files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.”
ResetThe camera resets numbers in the following...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-107.png "Page 108
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Setting the method for recording on a
memory card
MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired
setting
The recorded images are stored in the automatically-created folder in the
DCIM folder on the memory card.
MENU button t 2 t [Folder name] t Select the desired
setting
Selecting the method for assigning file numbers to images
SeriesThe camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to
files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.”
ResetThe camera resets numbers in the following...")
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Changing your setup
You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the
largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording
folder.
MENU button t 2 t [New folder]
When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders,
you can select the recording folder to be used to record images.
MENU button t 2 t [Select folder]t Select the desired
folder
Note You cannot select the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-108.png "Page 109
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Changing your setup
You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images.
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the
largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording
folder.
MENU button t 2 t [New folder]
When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders,
you can select the recording folder to be used to record images.
MENU button t 2 t [Select folder]t Select the desired
folder
Note You cannot select the...")
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Changing the noise reduction setting
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure
shooting), the noise reduction is turned on for the same duration as the
shutter was open.
This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise
reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize
the timing of shooting.
MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off]
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Changing the noise reduction setting
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure
shooting), the noise reduction is turned on for the same duration as the
shutter was open.
This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise
reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize
the timing of shooting.
MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off]
Note Noise...")
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Changing your setup
Changing the conditions under which the
shutter can close
To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot
without acquiring a sharp focus.
To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF].
MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release]
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Changing your setup
Changing the conditions under which the
shutter can close
To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot
without acquiring a sharp focus.
To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF].
MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release]
Prioritizing the shutter opportunity")
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Changing the functions of the button and
dial
The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two
functions:
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while
the button is held down ([AEL hold]).
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the
button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]).
MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired
setting
Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-111.png "Page 112
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Changing the functions of the button and
dial
The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two
functions:
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while
the button is held down ([AEL hold]).
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the
button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]).
MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired
setting
Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the...")
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Changing your setup
Changing other settings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer
countdown, etc.
MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired
setting
You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power
save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the
shooting mode.
MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired
time
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-112.png "Page 113
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Changing your setup
Changing other settings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer
countdown, etc.
MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired
setting
You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power
save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the
shooting mode.
MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired
time
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30...")
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Setting the LCD monitor
MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired
setting
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the
brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired
setting
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you
shot the image in a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-113.png "Page 114
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Setting the LCD monitor
MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired
setting
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the
brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired
setting
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you
shot the image in a...")
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Changing your setup
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor
is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder,
select [Off].
MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display
automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting)
(page 37).
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w64_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-114.png "Page 115
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Changing your setup
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor
is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder,
select [Off].
MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display
automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting)
(page 37).
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into...")
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Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial
is set to P, A, S, or M.
MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
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Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial
is set to P, A, S, or M.
MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color...")
111 Changing your setup Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot without acquiring a sharp focus. To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF]. MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release] Prioritizing the shutter opportunity
112 Changing the functions of the button and dial The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions: – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold]). – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. Be careful not to reset the setting. The “Hold” and “Toggle” settings affect the manual shift (page 64) in the manual mode. When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you can set the camera to that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. It is convenient that you select commonly-used one when adjusting the exposure. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting Changing the function of the AEL button Changing the function of the control dial
113 Changing your setup Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date and time MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the sound on/off Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode Setting the date Selecting the language
114 Setting the LCD monitor MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer. You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you shot the image in a vertical position (page 93). During shooting, the recording information display appears on the LCD monitor. You can change the displayed time of the display. MENU button t 1 t [Info.disp.time] t Select the desired setting Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) Setting the displayed time of the LCD monitor during shooting
115 Changing your setup In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down. If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off]. MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off] Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting) (page 37). Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder
116 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv. White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance) ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color filter 0 Custom white balance (85) 5500K ISO (82) AUTO Image size (106) L:10M Aspect ratio (106) 3:2 Quality (106) Fine D-RangeOptimizer (87) Standard Creative Style (87) Standard Flash mode (74) Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) Flash control (79) ADI flash Flash compens. (79) ±0.0 Priority setup (111) AF AF illuminator (73) Auto Long exp.NR (110) On High ISO NR (110) On
117 Changing your setup You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Resetting the main functions of the camera to the default setting Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Recording information display (37) Enlarged display Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv. White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance) ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color filter 0 Custom white balance (85) 5500K ISO (82) AUTO Playback display (93) Single-image screen (with recording data) Image size (106) L:10M Aspect ratio (106) 3:2 Quality (106) Fine D-RangeOptimizer (87) Standard Creative Style (87) Standard Flash mode (74) Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) Flash control (79) ADI flash Flash compens. (79) ±0.0 Priority setup (111) AF AF illuminator (73) Auto Long exp.NR (110) On High ISO NR (110) On
118 Custom menu Playback menu Setup menu Items Reset to Eye-Start AF (69) On AEL button (112) AEL hold Ctrl dial setup (112) Shutter speed Red eye reduc. (73) Off Auto review (114) 2 sec Auto off w/ VF (115) On Items Reset to Date imprint (134) Off PlaybackDisplay (93) Auto rotate Slide show (97) 3 sec Items Reset to LCD brightness (114) ±0 Info.disp.time (114) 5 sec Power save (113) 1 min File number (108) Series Folder name (108) Standard form USB connection (120, 135) Mass Storage Audio signals (113) On
119 Viewing images on a computer Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. xWindows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. USB jack: Provided as standard xMacintosh OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.3 or later) USB jack: Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable. Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Recommended computer environment
120 Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer 1Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3Turn on the camera and the computer. 4Check that [USB connection] in 2 is set to [Mass Storage]. 5Connect the camera and your computer. The AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB terminal