Sony A 65 Manual

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Charging the battery pack
Preparing the camera
Notes The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or 
charging conditions.
 We recommend charging the battery pack  in an ambient temperature of between 
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be  able to efficiently charge the battery 
pack outside of this temperature range.
 Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
2Connect the battery charger 
to the wall outlet (wall 
socket).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed
 When charging a fully depleted  battery pack at a temperature of 25°C 
(77°F).
 The CHARGE lamp turns off when 
charging is completed.
For the U.S.A and Canada
CHARGE lamp
For countries/regions other than the 
U.S.A. and Canada
Charging timeAbout 175 minutes
Plug
To a wall outlet 
(wall socket) CHARGE lamp 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory 
card (sold separately)
1While sliding the battery 
cover open lever, open the 
cover.
2Firmly insert the battery pack 
all the way while pressing 
the lock lever with the tip of 
the battery.
Lock lever
3Close the cover.
4While sliding the memory 
card cover, open the cover. 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Preparing the camera
To remove the battery pack
To remove the memory card
Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the 
memory card once.
To check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithium- ion battery pack that has functions 
for exchanging informatio n related to operating conditions with your 
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed 
according to the operating  conditions of your camera.
5Insert a memory card.
 With the notched corner facing as 
illustrated, insert the memory card 
until it clicks into place.
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.
6Close the cover.
Turn off the camera and slide the lock 
lever in the directio n of the arrow. Be 
careful not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all 
memory cards are not guaranteed  to work with this camera.
 MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Note Images recorded on an SDXC memory ca rd cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with  exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect 
your camera to an incompatible device,  you may be prompted to format the card. 
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on 
the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
Battery level
“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  Low You cannot shoot 
any more pictures.
Available memory cards
Types of memory cardStill 
imagesMoviesIn this manual
Memory Stick PRO Duo  (Mark2) Memory Stick 
PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD memory card
 (Class 4 or faster)
SD card
SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) 
						

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Preparing the camera
Attaching a lens
Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
 Do not use force when attaching a lens.
 E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
 When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
 When carrying the camera with a lens at tached, hold both the camera and the lens 
firmly.
1Remove the body cap from 
the camera and the 
packaging lid from the rear 
of the lens.
 When changing the lens, quickly  change the lens away from dusty 
locations so as to keep dust or debris 
from getting inside the camera.
 When shooting, remove the front lens  cap from the front of the lens.
Front lens cap
Packaging lid
2Mount the lens by aligning 
the orange index marks 
(mounting indexes) on the 
lens and camera.
Orange index marks
3Turn the lens clockwise until 
it clicks into  the locked 
position.
 Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Body cap 
						

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Attaching a lens
 Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.
To remove the lens
To attach a lens hood
Notes A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the 
ALC-SH108 (sold separately).
 The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the  flash.
1Press the lens release button 
all the way in and turn the 
lens counterclockwise until it 
stops.
Lens release button
2Attach the caps to the front 
and rear of the lens and the 
body cap to the camera.
 Before you attach them, remove dust  from them.
 A rear lens cap is not supplied with  the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens 
Kit. When you store the lens without 
attaching it to the camera, purchase 
the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.
It is recommended that you use a lens 
hood to reduce flare and ensure 
maximum image quality.
Fit the hood into the  mount on the end of 
the lens barrel and rotate the hood 
clockwise until it clicks. 
						

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Attaching a lens
Preparing the camera
 When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
Note on changing the lensWhen changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it 
may appear as dark spots on th e image, depending on the shooting 
environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti- dust function to prevent dust from 
landing on the image sens or. However, quickly change the lens away from 
dusty locations when at taching/removing a lens. 
						

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Turning the camera on and setting the 
clock
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and 
time appears.
 To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [Enter] is selected 
on the LCD monitor, then 
press the center of the 
control button.
3Select your area with  b/B  on the control button, then 
press the center of the control button.
4Select each item with b /B  
and set the numeric value 
with  v/V .
[Daylight Svg.:]:  Turns on or off the 
daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]:  Selects the format to 
display date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, 
and noon as 12:00 PM. 
						

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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
Preparing the cameraTo cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
To set up the date/time againWhen you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears automatically. The next time , set up the date and time from the 
menu.
MENU button  t  1  t [Date/Time Setup]
To set up the area againYou can set the area where you are usin g the camera. This allows you to set 
the local area when you  use the camera abroad.
MENU button t  1  t [Area Setting]
Maintaining the date and time settingThis camera has an intern al rechargeable battery for maintaining the date 
and time and other settings regardless of  whether the power is on or off, or 
the battery is installed or not (page 198).
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center 
of the control button.
6Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of 
the control button. 
						

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Before shooting
Note The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.
Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the 
camera from moving.
Point 1
One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
Point 
2
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Point 
3Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.
When shooting in a knee ling position, steady your  upper body by placing 
your elbow on your knee.
Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter 
adjustment)
Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
Holding the camera properly
In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode  (vertical position)