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Sony SLTA58K Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

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Preparing the camera

21GB

Inserting the battery pack/memory

card (sold separately)

1Open the battery cover by

sliding the lever.

2Insert the battery pack

completely, using the tip of

the battery to press the lock

lever.

Lock lever

3Close the cover.

4Slide and open the memory

card cover.

Contents

Main 4-459-708-12(1) SLT-A58 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION -SAVE THESE DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE English For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in Europe Page Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Table of Contents Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Function list Viewing images on a computer Page Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Notes on the functions available with the camera No compensation for recorded content Back up recommendation Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer Notes on playing movies on other devices Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual Checking the supplied items SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Identifying parts Front Back Top Sides/Bottom Page Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/ A58Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A58Y) DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A58M) Charging the battery pack 1 the battery charger. 2 to a wall outlet (wall socket). Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To remove the battery pack To remove the memory card 5 6 To check the remaining battery level Memory cards that you can use Attaching a lens 1 2 3 1 2 To attach a lens hood Note on changing the lens Turning on the camera and setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 Before shooting Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording movies 1 2 start recording. Shooting and viewing images Playing back images 1 2 the desired mode 3 Deleting images (Delete) 1 2 Page Selecting a shooting mode The following shooting modes are available: Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Superior Auto 1 2 shoot the subject. Scene Selection 1 center of the control button. 2 the control button. To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. Page Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE 1 2 Using the shooting functions Using the flash 1 2 3 charging, shoot the subject. Page Adjusting the image brightness 1 2 control dial. 3 Page Selecting the drive mode on the control button t Select the desired mode Switching the recording information display (DISP) Setting image size 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 [Panorama: Size] t Select the desired size Enlarging images 1 2 3 Switching to the image list display Viewing images on a TV screen 1 2 3 Function list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/switch Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) button 1 2 3 Functions that can be selected using the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows: Page Functions selected using the MENU button Movie shooting menu Custom menu Page Playback menu Memory Card Tool menu Clock setup menu Setup menu Page Using the guide function of the camera In-Camera Guide Shooting Tips 1 button when the recording information display is displayed. Page Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software What you can do with PlayMemories Home What you can do with Image Data Converter Installing the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 2 Viewing PlayMemories Home Help Guide 1 Viewing Image Data Converter Guide 2 Installing Remote Camera Control 1 2 Viewing images on a computer Selecting the method for creating a movie disc Creating a disc using a computer Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Others List of screen icons Graphic Display (LCD screen) Display All Info. (LCD screen) For playback (Basic information display) Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Learning more about the camera (Handbook) Checking the number of recordable images/recording time The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card Recordable time and number of recordable images possible on a single charged battery pack Available recording time for a movie Notes on continuous movie recording Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [LCD screen] [Exposure control] [Shutter] [Built-In-Flash] [Continuous shooting] [Image zooming playback] [Recording format] [Recording media] [Input/output terminals] [Power, general] [Others] Battery charger/Battery BC-VM10A Battery charger Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Lens Page Page Page Index Index A B C D G H I L M Q R S T U