Screen Reader

Sets the function for reading aloud information such as text on the screen.

Only some languages may be supported for this function depending on the model. This function is available only when the language set in the menu is supported by this function.

  1. MENU → (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Screen Reader] → desired setting item.

Menu item details

Screen Reader:
Sets whether to use the function to read aloud. ([On]/[Off])
Speed:
Sets the speed when reading aloud.
Volume:
Sets the volume when reading aloud.
Long Press to Switch:
Sets whether to enable the function to switch the screen reader function on and off by pressing and holding the MENU button. ([On]/[Off])
Screen Reader Language
Selects the language to use when reading aloud.
You can also remove any additional language that you have installed for the screen reader.

To update the screen reader data

When you update the camera’s system software, you may need to update the screen reader data accordingly.
If the screen reader data needs updating, a red notification badge will appear over [Screen Reader Language] on the menu screen. In that case, update your screen reader data via the following procedure.

  1. Download the audio data file “SCREADER.DAT” from the website below.
    https://www.sony.net/di-screen_reader
  2. Save the audio data file “SCREADER.DAT” in the root directory of your memory card.
  3. Insert the memory card containing the audio data file into the memory card slot of the camera and turn the camera on.
    A confirmation screen for updating the audio data will be displayed.
  4. Select [OK].
    The update will begin.
    • Do not remove the memory card during the update.

To add a language for the screen reader

In addition to the pre-installed language, you can install one additional language as a screen reader language (this may vary depending on the country or region).

Before installing the additional language for the screen reader, be sure to update the camera’s system software to the latest version.

  1. Download the audio data file “SCREADER.DAT” from the website below.
    https://www.sony.net/di-screen_reader
  2. Save the audio data file “SCREADER.DAT” in the root directory of your memory card.
  3. Insert the memory card containing the audio data file into the memory card slot of the camera and turn the camera on.
    A confirmation screen for installing the audio data will be displayed.
  4. Press the (Delete) button to display a list of languages that can be installed.
  5. Select the language you want to add and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
    A confirmation screen for changing the language setting will be displayed.
  6. If you want to change the language immediately, select [OK].
    The language for the screen reader and the on-screen display will be changed simultaneously.
    • Once the audio data has been installed, you will be able to change the language for the screen reader from MENU → (Setup) → [Accessibility] → [Screen Reader] → [Screen Reader Language].

Hint

  • [Long Press to Switch] is set to [On] in the default settings. Therefore, you can use the screen reader function by pressing and holding the MENU button on the initial setup screen of the camera. Additionally, you can switch the screen reader function on and off by pressing and holding the MENU button after the initial setup.
  • You can set the camera to make a sound when it is turned on or off by setting [Audio Signal(Start/End)] to [On].
  • Once the installation is complete, the audio data file on the memory card will be deleted. If you want to reinstall the audio data, save the audio data file to the memory card again.
  • The screen reader data will not be deleted even if you perform [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] using [Setting Reset].

Note

  • If the camera’s system software is not updated, the screen reader data cannot be updated. Update the camera’s system software first.
  • If the audio data file is saved anywhere other than the root directory of the memory card, the update cannot be performed.
  • Do not change the file name of the audio data file.
  • Updating the screen reader data will not delete the audio data file saved on the memory card. If the audio data file remains saved on the memory card, the screen for updating the screen reader data will be displayed every time the camera is turned on. Once the screen reader data update is complete, delete the audio data file saved on the memory card using a computer or other device.
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