Sony DSLR-A100 Operating Instructions

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Composition of the operating instructions
This manual
Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
Prepare the camera and shoot images easily.
Checking the accessories supplied ............................................................................ 2
1 Prepare the battery pack ......................................................................................... 4
2 Attaching a lens ...................................................................................................... 6
3 Turn the camera on/set the clock............................................................................ 8
4 Insert a recording medium (not supplied)............................................................. 10
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ...................................................... 12
The Number of images that can be recorded................................................. 13
Holding the camera........................................................................................ 13
Super SteadyShot function ............................................................................ 14
Focus.............................................................................................................. 15
Using the flash............................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the diopter ..................................................................................... 17
6 View/delete images............................................................................................... 18
“User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate volume)
Get more friendly with your camera
• Shoot with your favorite settings t Using the shooting functions
• Playback with your favorite settings t Using the viewing functions
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
• Enjoy various shooting/playback functions using the menu t Using the menu
• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways
t Using your computer
• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only)
t Printing images

Sony DSLR-A100 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Effective Pixels	10.2 MP
ISO Sensitivity	100 - 1600
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)
Screen Size	2.5 inches
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 fps
Max Resolution	3872 x 2592
Image Ratio w:h	3:2
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x
Screen Dots	230, 000
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec
Metering Modes	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
WB Presets	7
USB	USB 2.0
Dimensions	133 x 95 x 71 mm
Image Stabilization	Yes (sensor-shift)
Weight	638 g
Storage Types	CompactFlash (Type I or II)
Battery	NP-FM55H
Lens Mount	Sony/Minolta Alpha