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Before your operatio
n
Identifying parts a
nd screen indicators
See the pages in parenthese
s for details of operation.
A
Shutter button (48)
B
Power switch (23)
C
Control dial (62, 113)
D
Self-timer lamp (90)
E
Lens contacts*
F
Remote sensor
G
Mirror*
H
Mount
I
Built-in flash* (75)
J
Image sensor position
mark (71)
K
Mode dial (48 – 68)
L
Lens release button (19)
M
Focus mode switch (69,
74)
*
Do not directly touch these
parts.
Front side
31
33
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Electric Shock
2
For Customers in Europe
4
Notes on Using Your Camera
7
Table of Contents
8
Preparing the Camera
11
Checking the Accessories Supplied
11
Preparing the Battery Pack
12
Inserting the Charged Battery Pack
15
Attaching a Lens
18
Inserting a Memory Card
20
Notes on Using Memory Cards
21
Preparing the Camera
23
Using the Accessories Supplied
25
Checking the Number of Recordable Images
27
Cleaning
29
Cleaning the Image Sensor
30
Before Your Operation
32
Identifying Parts and Screen Indicators
32
Front Side
32
Rear Side
33
Sides/Bottom
34
Switching the Recording Information Display (DISP)
35
LCD Monitor (Graphic Display)
36
LCD Monitor (Standard Display)
38
Viewfinder
40
Selecting a Function/Setting
41
The Functions Selected by the Control Button
42
The Functions Selected by the Fn (Function) Button
43
The Functions Selected by the MENU Button
43
Shooting Images
45
Shooting an Image Without Camera Shake
45
Correct Posture
45
Using the Steadyshot Function
46
Using a Tripod
47
Shooting with the Automatic Setting
48
Shooting with a Suitable Setting for the Subject (Scene Selection)
51
Taking Portrait Photos
52
Taking Landscape Photos
53
Taking Small-Subject Photos
54
Taking Moving-Subject Photos
55
Taking Sunset Photos
56
Taking Night View Photos
57
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
Control Dial
64
Shooting with the Exposure Adjusted Manually (Manual Exposure)
65
Shooting Trails with Long Exposure (BULB)
67
Using the Shooting Function
69
Selecting the Focus Method
69
Using Autofocus
69
Shooting with Your Desired Composition (Focus-Lock)
71
Selecting the Focus Method to Suit the Movement of the Subject (Autofocus Mode)
72
Selecting the Focus Area (AF Area)
73
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
74
Using the Flash
75
Performing Wireless Flash Shooting
78
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image (Exposure, Flash Compensation, Metering)
79
Using Brightness Compensation for the Entire Image (Exposure Compensation)
79
Adjusting the Amount of Flash Light (Flash Compensation)
80
Selecting the Method for Measuring the Brightness of a Subject (Metering Mode)
81
Setting ISO
82
Adjusting the Color Tones (White Balance)
83
Adjusting the White Balance to Suit a Specific Light Source (Auto/Preset White Balance)
83
Registering the Color Tones (Custom White Balance)
84
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
89
Shooting Single Shot
89
Shooting Continuously
89
Using the Self-Timer
90
Shooting Images with the Exposure Shifted (Exposure Bracket)
91
Shooting with the Remote Commander
93
Using the Viewing Function
94
Playing Back Images
94
Rotating an Image
95
Enlarging Images
95
Switching to the Display of the Image List
96
Checking the Information of Recorded Images
98
Histogram Display
99
Protecting Images (Protect)
101
Deleting Images (Delete)
102
Viewing Images on a TV Screen
104
Changing Your Setup
108
Setting Image Size and Image Quality
108
Aspect Ratio
108
Setting the Method for Recording on a Memory Card
110
Creating a New Folder
111
Selecting the Recording Folder
111
Formatting the Memory Card
111
Changing the Noise Reduction Setting
112
Changing the Functions of the Control Dial
113
Changing Other Settings
114
Setting the LCD Monitor
116
Confirming the Version of the Camera
118
Resetting to the Default
119
Viewing Images on a Computer
121
Copying Images to Your Computer
121
Recommended Computer Environment
121
Viewing Images on Your Computer
125
For Windows
125
For Macintosh
125
Deleting the Usb Connection
125
Image File Storage Destinations and File Names
127
Using the Software
129
Installing the Software
130
On a Computer Viewing Images on Your Computer
135
Printing Images
135
Specifying DPOF
135
Printing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Pictbridge Compliant Printer
137
Others
140
Specifications
140
Rechargeable Battery Pack
142
Troubleshooting
144
Warning Messages
153
Precautions
156
Index
158
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Brand
Sony
Model
Alpha 230
Category
Digital Camera
Language
English
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