2-681-186-12 (1) Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First 100 DSLR-A100 Operating Instructions Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink.
Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
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 .................................................................................
Prepare the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp Battery charger 3 Light on: Charging Light off: Completed (Normal Charge) To wall outlet (wall socket) If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour until it is fully charged (Full Charge), the charge will last slightly longer. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
Note on the battery pack Use only an NP-FM55H battery pack. Note that the NP-FM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. Using the AC Adaptor/charger You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 144) To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor.
Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Rear cap Body cap • Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or water droplet, and do not touch or damage the interior. 2 Attach the lens. Orange index marks Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
To remove the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button • Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap (or another lens) to the camera after removing the lens. Keep dust from getting inside the camera when changing lenses! If dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the CCD (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Turn the camera on/set the clock 2 1 Set the clock with the controller. Select [Yes], then press the center of the controller. • If you set the clock later, select [No] with B, then press the center of the controller. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 3 Repeat step 2 to set other items. • [YYYY/MM/DD] represents the order of year, month, and day. You can change this order with v/V.
To change the date and time Select [Date/Time set] in the Setup menu and perform the procedure in step 2-2 to -4. t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 99) When turning on the power • Unless you set the clock, “Set date and time?” appears each time the camera is turned on. To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to OFF sliding in the arrow direction. Attach the lens cap. After you remove the lens, store the camera with the body cap attached.
Insert a recording medium (not supplied) Available recording medium for the camera “Memory Stick Duo” (using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot) CompactFlash/ Microdrive You can use a “Memory Stick Duo”, CompactFlash card (CF card), or Microdrive as a recording medium. • Before using a recording medium, be sure to format it using this camera. Otherwise, satisfactory performance may not be obtained.
Note on the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot Check the shape of the corner Push Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot AD-MSCF1 (supplied) To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the adaptor, push it once. To remove the recording medium 1 Open the CF card cover. 2 Push the CF card eject lever so that the recording medium is ejected. • The recording medium may be hot just after it has been used. Be careful when you handle it.
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The main functions of the camera are adjusted automatically in auto adjustment mode. Using this mode, you can shoot easily, depending entirely on the camera. However, you can change any of the settings except [Color/DEC]. t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 49) 1 Set the mode dial to AUTO. 2 Look into the viewfinder. The subject inside 3 4 comes into focus. When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot.
The Number of images that can be recorded Once you insert a recording medium into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Super SteadyShot function 1 Make sure that the (Super SteadyShot) switch is set to ON to activate the function. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down, and then press it fully down. (Camera-shake warning) indicator (Super SteadyShot) switch Super SteadyShot scale Super SteadyShot scale This scale is displayed whenever the Super SteadyShot function is activated. A higher scale indicates more pronounced camera-shake (on a scale of five).
Focus Within the wide focus frames, there are nine sensors (local focus frames) to lock the focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway down, and the sensor in the focused area illuminated briefly in red to indicate where the focus is. Wide focus frames Local focus frames Focus indicator Focus indicator Looking into the viewfinder or pressing the shutter button halfway down triggers the autofocus system. The focus indicator in the viewfinder indicates the status of the autofocus system.
Using the flash Fn button Function dial Pull the built-in flash up with your finger. The camera triggers the flash if the amount of light is insufficient. Push the flash down with your finger when not using it. • If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to dial and Fn button. t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 54) (Fill-flash) using the function Flash indicators in the viewfinder flashing: The flash is being charged.
AF illuminator When you press the shutter button halfway down with the built-in flash pulled up in dark surroundings, the flash may be triggered. This is an AF illuminator allowing the camera to focus more easily on a subject. • The range of the AF illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m (39 3/8 to 196 7/8 inches). • AF illuminator does not operate when [AF mode] is set to (Continuous AF) or the subject is moving.
View/delete images 1 Press (Playback). 2 Select an image with b/B on the controller. • You can easily view next/previous image by turning the control dial. (Enlarge) button (Display) button (Delete) button To return to the recording mode • Press (Playback) again. • Press the shutter button halfway down. To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete). 2 Select [Yes] with b, then press the center of controller.
You can view playback images on the index screen with the (Display) button or enlarge the image with the (Enlarge) button.
