Sony A 330 Manual

DSLR-A330/A380 4-137-175-11 (1)
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Digital Single Lens Reflex CameraInstruction Manual
DSLR-A330/A380
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-A330/A380
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...

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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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Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned 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 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...

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Notice for the customers in the 
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized 
Representative for EMC and product safety 
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For 
any service or guarantee matters please 
refer to the addresses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found 
compliant with the limits set out in the...

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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
Shooting procedure This camera has two modes for shooting: 
the Live View mode using the LCD 
monitor, and the viewfinder mode using 
the viewfinder (OVF).
 There may be differences between an 
image recorded in Live View mode and 
an image recorded in viewfinder mode, 
such as exposure, white balance, or D-
range optimizer, depending on the 
method used of metering or the exposure 
mode.
 In Live View mode, the recorded image 
may be different from the image you 
monitored...

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On the data specifications described 
in this Instruction Manual
The data on performance and specifications 
is defined under the following conditions, 
except as described in this Instruction 
Manual: at an ordinary ambient 
temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a 
fully charged battery pack. 

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Table of Contents
Notes on using your camera  .............................................. 7
Preparing the 
cameraChecking the accessories supplied .................................. 13
Preparing the battery pack  ............................................... 14
Attaching a lens  ............................................................... 20
Inserting a memory card  .................................................. 22
Preparing the camera...

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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
..................................................................................... 57
 Shooting with program auto  .................................. 59
 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background 
(Aperture priority)  ............................................. 60
 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions 
(Shutter speed priority)  ..................................... 62
 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually...