Sony A390, DSLR-A390L

Viewing images on a computer

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xMacintosh

• Log on as Administrator.

Note

•When the restart confirm ation message appears, restart the computer following the

instructions on the screen.

3Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.

The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.

“Image Data Converter SR”

“Image Data Lightbox SR”

“PMB”

“PMB Launcher”

“PMB Help”

1Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM

(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard

disk icon.

4Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.

• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Contents

Main DSLR-A390 Page Battery charger RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Battery pack Regulatory Information For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. Note: For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Attention Notice Page Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure No compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on the LCD monitor and lens Page Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Page Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied Preparing the battery pack Charging the battery pack 1 2 wall outlet (wall socket). Page Page Page Page Attaching a lens 1 2 3 1 2 Inserting a memory card 1 2 3 4 Notes on using memory cards Page Preparing the camera Page Using the accessories supplied Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup 1 2 3 Checking the number of recordable images The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Cleaning the lens Cleaning the camera surface Cleaning the image sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators Front side Rear side Sides/Bottom Before your operation LCD monitor Page Selecting a function/setting Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired 1 2 3 The functions selected by the Control button The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button The functions selected by the MENU button Playback menu Setup menu Shooting images Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor Shooting an image without camera shake Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Correct posture MENU button t 1 t [SteadyShot] t [Off] Using the SteadyShot function Using a tripod / Shooting with the automatic setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Set the mode dial to (Portrait). Taking portrait photos Set the mode dial to (Landscape). Taking landscape photos Set the mode dial to (Macro). Taking small-subject photos Set the mode dial to (Sports Action). Taking moving-subject photos Set the mode dial to (Sunset). Taking sunset photos Set the mode dial to (Night Port./View). Taking night view photos Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) Page Page Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) 1 2 number) with the control dial. 3 subject. Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) 1 2 control dial. 3 subject. Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) 1 2 3 exposure is set. Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB) 1 2 3 4 5 shooting. Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF) Switching to the viewfinder Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) Switching the recording information display (DISP) LCD monitor (Graphic Display) Shooting images See pages in parentheses for details of operation. LCD monitor (Standard Display) In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M mode Shooting images Viewfinder Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method Using autofocus 1 camera to AF. 2 3 down to check the focus and shoot the image. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 2 3 Fn button t [Autofocus mode] t Select the desired setting Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode) Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting Selecting the focus area (AF area) Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) 1 2 3 Zooming in in one step 1 LIVE VIEW. 2 Using the flash 1 the desired setting 2 charging, shoot the subject. Page MENU button t 1 t [AF illuminator] t [Off] MENU button t 1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On] Performing wireless flash shooting 1 2 3 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation) 1 2 control dial. 3 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) MENU button t 1 t [Flash compens.] t Select the Exposure compensation and flash compensation Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode Use (Multi segment) metering for general shooting. Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode) Setting ISO 1 2 Adjusting the color tones (White balance) Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance) Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) 1 2 3 To call the custom white balance setting Fn button t [White balance] t (Custom) 4 Image processing Fn button t [D-RangeOptimizer] t Select the desired setting Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) 1 2 (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. MENU button t 2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) Selecting the drive mode Shooting single shot Shooting continuously Using the self-timer (Self-timer) t Select the Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket) Page Shooting with the Remote Commander 1 2 Using the viewing function Playing back images MENU button t 1 t [PlaybackDisplay] t Select the 1 2 Rotating an image 1 2 Enlarging images 1 2 Fn button t [Image Index] t Select the desired number of images to be displayed 3 control button. Switching to the display of the image list Playing back images automatically (Slide show) Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press DISP on the control button, the information display changes (page102). Basic information display Using the viewing function Histogram display Page Protecting images (Protect) Protecting selected images/canceling the protection of the selected images 1 2 3 4 5 Protecting all the images/canceling the protection of all the images Deleting images (Delete) Page Viewing images on a TV screen 1 TV, and connect the camera to the TV. 2 3 Page PAL-N system SECAM system The items for Link Menu Using BRAVIA Sync 1 (page112). The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Page Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] MENU button t 1 t [Aspect ratio] t Select the desired ratio Image size Quality Setting the method for recording on a memory card MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired MENU button t 2 t [Folder name] t Select the desired Selecting the method for assigning file numbers to images Selecting the folder name format Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder Formatting the memory card Changing the noise reduction setting MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off] MENU button t 2 t [High ISO NR] t [Off] Disabling the noise reduction during long exposure shootings Disabling the noise reduction at high ISO sensitivity settings Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial Changing other settings Page Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) Page Confirming the version of the camera Displaying the version MENU button t 3 t [Version] Changing your setup Resetting to the default Recording menu You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Custom menu Playback menu Setup menu Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer Recommended computer environment Page Stage 2: Copying images to a computer 1 2 3 4 1 2 Viewing images on your computer Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file. For Windows 1 2 Page Image file storage destinations and file names Copying images stored on a computer to a memory card and viewing the images 1 click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. 2 memory card folder in the following order. Using the software Installing the software 1 the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Page Using Image Data Converter SR Using Image Data Lightbox SR Using PMB Page Printing images Specifying DPOF Specifying/unspecifying DPOF on all the images Specifying /unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 2 3 Page Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 1: Setting the camera 1 2 3 Page PictBridge menu Others Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [Shutter] [Built-In-Flash] [Recording media] [LCD monitor] [Input/output terminals] BC-VH1 Battery charger Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 Page Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting images Page Page Viewing images Deleting/Editing images Computers Memory card Printing PictBridge compliant printer Others Page Warning messages Page Page Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On storing On operating temperatures On moisture condensation Notes on recording/playback Index Index Numerics A B C F H I J L O P Q R S