Sony A 200 Manual

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Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FM500H
Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 8.4 V 
Nominal voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge current
2.0 A
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Capacity  11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 
mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 
inches) (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz)
Design and specifications are subject 
to change without notice.
On focal length
The picture angle of this camera is 
narrower than that of a 35 mm-format 
film camera. You can find the 
approximate equivalent of the focal 
length of a 35 mm-format film 
camera, and shoot with the same 
picture angle, by increasing the focal 
length of your lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm lens, 
you can get the approximate 
equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 
mm-format film camera.
On image data compatibility
 This camera conforms with DCF 
(Design rule for Camera File 
system) universal standard 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries 
Association).
 Playback of images recorded with 
your camera on other equipment 
and playback of images recorded or 
edited with other equipment on 
your camera are not guaranteed.
Trademarks
  is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
 “Memory Stick,”  , “Memory 
Stick PRO,”  , 
“Memory Stick Duo,” 
, “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo,”  , 
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and 
 are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 
Vista are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other 
countries.
 Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, 
PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac 
are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Apple Inc.
 Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and 
Pentium are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Intel 
Corporation.
 CompactFlash is a trademark of 
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 Microdrive is a registered 
trademark of Hitachi Global 
Storage Technologies in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 Adobe is a registered trademark or 
a trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses 
technology provided by   Apical 
Limited.
 In addition, system and product 
names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers. 
However, the ™ or ® marks are not 
used in all cases in this manual. 
						

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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 
Check the items on pages 143 to 151. Consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
 As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the 
lock lever (page 16).
 Check the model number of the battery pack.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery 
remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
 This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or 
cold location (page 154).
 The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully 
discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display.
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 16).
 The battery pack is dead (page 18). Replace it with new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
 Install the battery pack correctly (page 16).
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 16).
 The battery pack is dead (page 18). Replace it with new one.
1Check the following items.
2Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after 
about one minute, and turn on the power.
3Reset the settings (page 116).
4Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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The power turns off suddenly.
 If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns 
to power saving mode and nearly shuts down. To cancel the power save, 
operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 
(page 48).
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
 In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is 
registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption. 
You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off (page 113).
 The LCD monitor is set to off. Press the DISP button to turn the LCD 
monitor on (page 39).
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
 Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial 
(page 26).
The image has not been recorded.
 A memory card is not inserted.
The shutter does not release.
 Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 29). If it is full, do one of 
the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 102).
– Change the memory card.
 You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (page 72).
 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus (page 67).
 The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19).
 When an astronomical telescope, etc., is attached to the camera, set the 
recording mode to M and do your shooting.
 You try to shoot a subject that may require special focusing (page 68). Use 
the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71).
Recording takes a long time.
 The noise reduction function is turned on (page 110). This is not a 
malfunction.
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 You are shooting in RAW mode (page 106). Since the RAW data file is 
large, the RAW mode shooting may take time.
The image is out of focus.
 The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
 You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF 
(autofocus) (page 67).
Eye-Start AF does not work.
 Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 69).
 Press the shutter button halfway down.
The flash does not work.
 The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires 
without fail, set the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (page 74).
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
 Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is 
not a malfunction.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
 The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has 
been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual 
to avoid overheating of the camera.
A picture taken with the flash is too dark.
 If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can 
reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the 
subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it 
(page 73).
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
 Set the correct date and time (pages 25, 113).
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flash when you press the shutter 
button halfway down.
 Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of 
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The image is whitish (Flare).
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
 The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has 
entered the lens. Attach a lens hood.
The corners of the picture are too dark.
 If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on 
the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or 
the hood may partially appear in the image. The optical properties of some 
lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient 
light).
The eyes of the subject come out red.
 Activate the red eye reduction function (page 73).
 Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using 
the flash (page 73).
Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.
 This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 8).
The image is blurred.
 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in 
camera shake. The use of the Super SteadyShot function or a tripod is 
recommended. The flash can be used in this situation (page 46).
The EV scale b B is flashing in the viewfinder.
 The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.
Your camera cannot play back images.
 The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 125).
 When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image 
file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on 
your camera is not guaranteed.
 The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 124).
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The image does not appear on the TV screen.
 Check [Video output] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set 
to the color system of your TV (page 105).
 Check whether the connection is correct (page 104).
Your camera cannot delete an image.
 Cancel the protection (page 101).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
 Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that 
you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 101).
You cannot mark a DPOF mark.
 You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW data files.
You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the 
camera.
 Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 119, 127).
Your computer does not recognize your camera.
 Check that the camera is turned on.
 When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (page 16), or 
use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied).
 Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 120).
 Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
 Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 120).
 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 119).
Deleting/Editing images
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You cannot copy images.
 Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your 
computer (page 120).
 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (page 121).
 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 (page 109).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
 If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the “Picture Motion 
Browser Guide.”
 Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
After making a USB connection, “Picture Motion Browser” does not start 
automatically.
 Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 120).
You do not know how to operate the software (supplied).
 See the help or the guide of each software.
Cannot insert a memory card.
 Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct 
direction (page 21).
Cannot record on a memory card.
 The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 102).
 An unusable memory card is inserted (page 21).
 You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the 
switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
The Microdrive is heated.
 You are using the Microdrive for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
 All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot 
restore it.
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“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a 
“Memory Stick” slot.
 If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported on your computer’s 
“Memory Stick” slot, connect the camera to the computer (page 120). The 
computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with 
the following items.
The color of the image is strange.
 When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB 
printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the 
images are printed at a lower intensity level (page 88).
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
 Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the 
image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the 
aspect ratio set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
 When printing images using your own printer, cancel the trimming or 
borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the 
printer provides these functions or not.
 When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether 
they can print the images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
 Using “Picture Motion Browser,” you can print images with date 
(page 130).
 This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. 
However, because the images shot with the camera include information on 
the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the 
printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility 
with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the 
software.
 When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you 
ask them to do so.
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For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or 
consult with the manufacturer of the printer.
A connection cannot be established.
 The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant 
with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to 
whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not.
 Set [USB connection] to [PTP] (page 135).
 Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is 
indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 
printer.
Cannot print images.
 Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB 
cable.
 RAW data files cannot be printed.
 Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with 
a computer may not be printed.
“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
 Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date 
inserted. Set [Date imprint] to [Off] and print the image again (page 138).
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
 Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper 
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
 The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the 
setting of either the camera (page 136) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
 Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take 
some time depending on the printer.
PictBridge compliant printer