α Handbook

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Table of contents
Introduction of functions ................................................... 9
Before use
Notes on using your camera ............................................ 12
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 15
Identifying parts ............................................................... 16
Front side .................................................................... 16
Rear side ..................................................................... 17
Top side ...................................................................... 19
Sides ........................................................................... 21
Bottom ........................................................................ 23
Shoe adaptor ............................................................... 24
List of icons on the screen ............................................... 25
List of icons on the LCD screen ................................. 25
List of icons on the display panel ............................... 29
Functions list
Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial
..................................................................................... 30
How to use the Quick Navi screen ............................. 31
How to use the silent multi-controller ........................ 32
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 34
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
..................................................................................... 35
The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 37
Using the In-Camera Guide ............................................. 48
Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack ................................................ 49
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
..................................................................................... 51
Compatible memory cards ......................................... 54
Attaching a lens ............................................................... 55
Setting the date and time ................................................. 57
Setting up the date/time again .................................... 58
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen ........................... 59
Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 60
Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 60