Sony Camera Slt A58 Instruction Manual

4-459-708-12(1)
SLT-A58
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount
Preparing the camera
Shooting and viewing 
images
Shooting images to suit 
your subject
Using the shooting 
functions
Using the playback 
functions
Function list
Viewing images on a 
computer
Others
Index 

GB2
Owner’s Record
The 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 your Sony 
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SLT-A58
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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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries 
are recyclable.
You can help preserve 
our environment by 
returning your used 
rechargeable batteries 
to the collection and 
recycling location 
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling 
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit 
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or 
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack and lens (if lens 
supplied)
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC...

GB4
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...

GB6
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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Table of Contents
Notes on using your camera  ............................................ 10
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 12
Identifying parts  .............................................................. 13
Front ........................................................................... 13
Back ............................................................................ 14
Top...

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Using the shooting functions
Using the flash  ................................................................. 41
Adjusting the image brightness  ....................................... 43
 Selecting the drive mode  .................................... 45
Switching the recording information display (DISP)  ...... 46
Setting image size  ............................................................ 47
Image Size  .................................................................. 47
Panorama: Size...

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Others
List of screen icons  .......................................................... 71
Functions available for each shooting mode  ................... 74
Flash modes available  ..................................................... 75
Learning more about the camera (αHandbook) ............. 76
Checking the number of recordable images/
recording time  ............................................................ 77
Specifications .................................................................. 81...

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Notes on using your camera
Shooting procedureThis camera has 2 modes for monitoring 
subjects: an LCD screen mode using the 
LCD screen, and a viewfinder mode using 
the viewfinder.
Notes on the functions available with 
the camera
To check whether it is a 1080 60i-
compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible 
device, check for the following marks on 
the bottom of the camera.
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
No compensation for recorded 
content
The recorded content...