Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Startup Guide
5-054-920-11(1)
E-mount
ILCE-7CR
Preparations
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FZ100 (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Grip Extension (1)
• Body cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
• Reference Guide (1)
Inserting the battery pack (supplied)/memory card
(sold separately) into the camera
Open the battery cover and the memory card cover, insert the battery/
memory card, and close the covers.
Insert the battery pack while pressing
the lock lever.
Ensure the notched corner
faces correctly.
This camera is compatible with SD memory cards.
When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time,
format the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance
of the memory card.
About the “Help Guide”
For detailed instructions on using the camera, refer
to the “Help Guide” (web manual).
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370/h_zz/
ILCE-7CR Help Guide
Charging the battery pack
Charge lamp
To an external power
source
Turn the power off.
• If the camera is turned on, the battery pack
will not be charged.
Using a commercially available
USB Type-C cable, connect the USB Type-C
terminal on the camera to an external
power source, such as a commercially
available USB AC adapter or mobile
battery.
• The charge lamp will light up when charging
starts. When the charge lamp turns off,
charging is completed.
This camera is compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery). When
a device compatible with USB-PD is connected to the camera, fast
charging is possible. We recommend using a USB-PD device that is
compatible with an output of 9V/3A or 9V/2A.
Attaching a lens
Mounting indexes
Mount the lens by aligning the two white
index marks (mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.
While pushing the lens lightly toward
the camera, turn the lens slowly in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks into
the locked position.
Performing initial setup for the camera
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera
and a smartphone, you can perform initial camera setup such as
date and time settings from the smartphone. Install the dedicated
application on your smartphone in advance, and then follow steps
to
under “Procedures for initial camera setup.”
Installing the dedicated smartphone application
Install the application from the following website.
Also, update to the latest version of the dedicated
application. The specifications of the dedicated
application may change without notice.
https://www.sony.net/ca/
Procedures for initial camera setup
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Control wheel/center
button
Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to
turn on the camera.
Select the desired language and then
press the center of the control wheel.
• The privacy notice screen will appear. Read
the privacy notice regarding biometrics by
opening the link using your smartphone, etc.
Press the center of the control wheel.
Follow the instructions on the camera
screen to connect the camera with your
smartphone and perform the initial
setup.
• You can also configure or change the initial
settings later from the MENU of the camera.
Pairing the camera with your smartphone later
(Smartphone Connection)
For details on the connection method, refer to the
following Help Guide URL:
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370_pairing/h_zz/
Shooting still images
Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Shutter button
Mode dial
Turn and set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to
(Still).
Select the desired shooting mode by
turning the mode dial.
Press the shutter button halfway down
to focus.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Using the Grip Extension (supplied)
Camera fixing screw
Locating
pin hole
Locating pin
Greater holding ability can be achieved by
attaching the Grip Extension to the camera.
Align the locating pin on the Grip
Extension with the locating pin hole on
the bottom of the camera.
Turn and fasten the camera fixing screw
while pushing it into the tripod screw
hole on the camera.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when
attaching the Grip Extension or when returning
the battery replacement cover on the Grip
Extension to its original position.
For detailed instructions on using the Grip
Extension, refer to the “Help Guide.”
Notes on use
Refer to “Precautions” in the “Help Guide” as well.
Notes on handling the product
• Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight.
Because of the lens’s condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a
malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed
to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.
• If sunlight or other strong light enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside
the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap when storing the camera. When
shooting with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view.
Even if it is slightly away from the angle of view, smoke or fire may still occur.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This
may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction.
• This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers,
programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices.
Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your
doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.
• Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially
careful when listening to headphones.
• Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of
infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain,
fatigue, motion sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular
intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
• If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately.
The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.
• When shooting still images continuously, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between
the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation,
you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of unwellness. If you
experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor
as necessary.
• When recording or streaming for long periods of time or recording 4K movies, if the
same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the
camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-
temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following
situations and use a tripod, etc.
- When using the camera in a high temperature environment
- When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
- When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance,
leading to accidents or malfunction.
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