Sony A 230 Manual

DSLR-A230 4-147-790-11 (1)
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Digital Single Lens Reflex CameraInstruction Manual
DSLR-A230
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-A230
Serial No. __________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO 
REDUCE THE RISK 
OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY 
FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
If...

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 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of 
small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery pack promptly 
described the instructions.
Battery chargerEven if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the 
battery charger is not disconnected from the 
AC power source (mains) as 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...

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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 Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
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 the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences...

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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 
is fitted to this equipment for your safety 
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to 
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 
supplied one and approved by ASTA or 
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an   or 
 mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has 
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach 
the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. 
If you should lose the fuse...

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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
Notes on using your camera  .............................................. 7
Preparing the 
cameraChecking the accessories supplied .................................. 11
Preparing the battery pack  ............................................... 12
Attaching a lens  ............................................................... 18
Inserting a memory card  .................................................. 20
Preparing the camera...

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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
..................................................................................... 58
 Shooting with program auto  .................................. 60
 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background 
(Aperture priority)  ............................................. 61
 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions 
(Shutter speed priority)  ..................................... 63
 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually 
(Manual...

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Image processing  ............................................................. 86
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range 
Optimizer) ......................................................... 86
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)
............................................................................ 86
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)
............................................................................ 88
 Selecting the drive mode...