Sony Camera Alpha Slt A37 Instruction Manual

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Preparing the camera
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
AShutter button (29)
BPower switch (25)
CControl dial
DSelf-timer lamp (43)
ELens contacts*
FMirror*
GPreview button (50)
HMount
IBuilt-in flash* (39)
JMicrophone**
KMode dial (35)
L (Flash pop-up) button (39, 
50)
MMounting index (22)
NLens release button (23)
OFocus mode switch (50)
* Do not directly touch these 
parts.
**Do not cover this part 
during movie recording. 
Doing so may cause noise 
or lower the volume.
Front side 
						

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Identifying parts
AEyecup
BViewfinder*
 When you look into the 
viewfinder, the viewfinder 
mode is activated, and when 
you take your face away from 
the viewfinder, the screen mode 
returns to the LCD screen 
mode.
CEyepiece sensors
DDiopter-adjustment dial (27)
ELCD screen (69)
FAccess lamp (20)
GFor shooting: Fn (Function) 
button (51, 52)
For viewing:   (Image 
rotation) button (50)
HControl button
v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (44)/WB (White balance) (50)/
 (Drive) (43, 50)/ISO 
(50)
IControl button (Enter)/AF 
button/Object Tracking button 
(52)
J (In-Camera Guide) button 
(61)
For viewing:   (Delete) button 
(33)
K (Playback) button (32)
* Do not directly touch this 
part.
Rear side 
						

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Identifying parts
Preparing the camera
AAuto-lock Accessory shoe
BMENU button (54)
CMicrophone*
DFINDER/LCD button (50)
ESpeaker
F Image sensor position 
mark
GZOOM button (50)
HFor shooting: AEL (AE lock) 
button (50, 57)
For viewing:   (Zoom in) 
button (50)
IFor shooting:   (Exposure) 
button (41)/AV (Aperture 
value) button (50)
For viewing:   (Zoom out) button (47)/  (Image index) 
button (48)
JMOVIE button (31, 50)
*Do not cover this part 
during movie recording. 
Doing so may cause noise 
or lower the volume.
Top side 
						

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Identifying parts
AREMOTE terminal
 When connecting the RM-
L1AM Remote Commander 
(sold separately) to the camera, 
insert the plug of the Remote 
Commander into the REMOTE 
terminal, aligning the guide of 
the plug with the guide of the 
REMOTE terminal. Make sure 
that the cord of the Remote 
Commander faces forward.
BHooks for shoulder strap
 Attach both ends of the strap 
onto the camera.
CHDMI mini terminal (49)
D (USB) terminal
EMicrophone jack
 When an external microphone 
is connected, the internal 
microphone is turned off 
automatically. When the 
external microphone is a plug-
in-power type, the power of the 
microphone is supplied by the 
camera.
FTripod receptacle
 Use a tripod with a screw length 
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 
You will be unable to firmly 
secure the camera to tripods 
with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(7/32 inch) or longer, and 
attempting to do so may 
damage the camera.
GMemory card insertion slot (19)
HBattery/memory card cover 
(19)
Sides/Bottom 
						

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Identifying parts
Preparing the camera
IConnection plate cover
 For using the AC-PW20 AC 
Adaptor (sold separately) 
Be careful not to catch the cord 
of the AC Adaptor in the cover 
when you close the cover. 
						

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Identifying parts
DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37K/A37Y)
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37Y)
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A37M)AFocusing ring
BZoom ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts
FFocusing mode switch
GMounting index
HLens hood index
IZoom lock switch
 The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 
SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 
SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 
SAM are designed for Sony A-
mount cameras (models equipped 
with an APS-C sized image 
sensor). You cannot use these 
lenses on 35mm-format cameras.
 For the lenses other than DT 18-
55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-
200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-
135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to 
the operating instructions 
supplied with the lens.
Lens 
						

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Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not 
been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.
The battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. 
To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level 
before you shoot. If the battery level is low, charge it again.
1Insert the battery pack onto 
the battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks. 
						

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Charging the battery pack
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 250 minutes
Plug
To a wall outlet 
(wall socket)CHARGE lamp 
						

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Preparing the camera
Inserting the battery pack/memory 
card (sold separately)
1While sliding the 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
3Insert 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.
4Close the cover. 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
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 information related to operating conditions with your 
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed 
according to the operating conditions of your camera.
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.
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever 
in the direction of the arrow 10 seconds 
after turning off the camera, then remove 
the battery pack. Be careful not to drop 
the battery pack.
Lock lever
Battery level“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  LowYou 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)