Sony a500 - Understanding Screen Indicators

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Switching the recording information display (DISP)

Each time you press the DISP button, the

screen changes as follows in Live View

mode. For the indicators in viewfinder

mode, see page 74.

DISP button

Histogram on Recording

information off

Recording

information on

Histogram (page 94)

Graphic Display

Main Page

Notes on Using Your Camera7
Table of Contents8
Preparing the Camera12
Checking the Accessories Supplied12
Preparing the Battery Pack13
Attaching a Lens20
Inserting a Memory Card22
Preparing the Camera25
Using the Accessories Supplied27
Checking the Number of Recordable Images29
Cleaning32
Before Your Operation35
Identifying Parts and Screen Indicators35
Front Side35
Rear Side36
Top38
Sides/Bottom39
Switching the Recording Information Display (DISP)40
LCD Monitor41
Selecting a Function/Setting43
Selecting a Function with the Fn (Function) Button44
The Functions Selected by the Fn (Function) Button45
The Functions Selected by the MENU Button45
Shooting Images47
Shooting an Image Without Camera Shake47
Correct Posture47
Using the Steadyshot Function48
Using a Tripod49
Shooting with the Automatic Setting50
Using the Face Detection Function52
Shooting with a Suitable Setting for the Subject (Scene Selection)54
Taking Portrait Photos55
Taking Landscape Photos56
Taking Small-Subject Photos57
Taking Moving-Subject Photos58
Taking Sunset Photos59
Taking Night View Photos60
Shooting an Image the Way You Want It (Exposure Mode)61
Shooting with Program Auto62
Shooting by Controlling the Blur of the Background (Aperture Priority)63
Shooting a Moving Subject with Various Expressions (Shutter Speed Priority)65
Shooting with the Exposure Adjusted Manually (Manual Exposure)67
Shooting Trails with Long Exposure (BULB)69
Shooting with the Viewfinder (OVF)71
Switching to the Viewfinder71
Adjusting the Focus of the Finder (Diopter Adjustment)72
Switching the Recording Information Display (DISP)73
LCD Monitor (Graphic Display)74
LCD Monitor (Standard Display)76
Viewfinder78
Using the Shooting Function79
Selecting the Focus Method79
Using Autofocus79
Shooting with Your Desired Composition (Focus-Lock)81
Selecting the Focus Method to Suit the Movement of the Subject (Autofocus Mode)82
Selecting the Focus Area (AF Area)83
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)84
Checking the Focus by Enlarging the Image (Manual Focus Check)85
Zooming in in One Step87
Using the Flash88
Performing Wireless Flash Shooting91
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image (Exposure, Flash Compensation, Metering)92
Shooting with Fixed Brightness (AE Lock)92
Using Brightness Compensation for the Entire Image (Exposure Compensation)93
Adjusting the Amount of Flash Light (Flash Compensation)95
Selecting the Flash Control Mode to Set the Amount of Flash Light (Flash Control)96
Selecting the Method for Measuring the Brightness of a Subject (Metering Mode)97
Compensating for the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (D-Range)98
Correcting the Brightness of the Image (D-Range Optimizer)98
Compensating Automatically with Rich Gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)99
Image Processing101
Selecting Your Desired Image Processing (Creative Style)101
Changing the Range of Color Reproduction (Color Space)102
Setting ISO103
Adjusting the Color Tones (White Balance)104
Adjusting the White Balance to Suit a Specific Light Source (Auto/Preset White Balance)104
Setting the Color Temperature and a Filter Effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)105
Registering the Color Tones (Custom White Balance)106
Selecting the Drive Mode108
Shooting Single Shot108
Shooting Continuously108
Using the Self-Timer109
Shooting Images with the Exposure Shifted (Exposure Bracket)110
Shooting with White Balance Shifted (WB Bracket)111
Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander112
Capturing Smiling Faces (Smile Shutter)113
Using the Viewing Function115
Playing Back Images115
Checking the Information of Recorded Images120
Protecting Images (Protect)122
Deleting Images (Delete)123
Viewing Images on a TV Screen125
Changing Your Setup128
Setting Image Size and Image Quality128
Setting the Method for Recording on a Memory Card130
Changing the Noise Reduction Setting132
Changing the Function of the AEL Button133
Changing Other Settings134
Setting the LCD Monitor135
Confirming the Version of the Camera137
Resetting to the Default138
Viewing Images140
Using Your Computer140
Using the Software147
Printing Images152
Specifying DPOF152
Printing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Pictbridge Compliant Printer154
Others156
Specifications156
Troubleshooting160
Warning Messages169
Precautions172
Index174

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