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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCA-99M2
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Names of parts/Icons and indicators
Names of parts
Front side
Rear side
Top side
Sides
Bottom
Basic operations
Using the multi-selector
Using the front multi-controller
Using MENU items
Using the
Fn
(Function) button
How to use the Quick Navi screen
How to use the keyboard
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the monitor
Indicators on the display panel
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)
DISP Button
(Monitor/Finder)
Preparing the camera
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using a charger
Inserting/removing the battery pack
Battery life and number of recordable images
Notes on the battery pack
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting/removing a memory card
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on memory card
Recording images on two memory cards
Selecting which memory card to record to (
Select Rec. Media
)
Attaching a lens
Attaching/removing a lens
Attaching the lens hood
Attaching accessories
Vertical grip
Setting language, date and time
In-Camera Guide
Shooting
Shooting still images
Focusing
Focus Mode
Auto focus
Auto focus mechanism
Focus Area
Focus Standard
AF/MF control
AF w/ shutter (still image)
AF On
Eye AF
AF Range Control
AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image)
Center Lock-on AF
Eye-Start AF (still image)
AF drive speed (still image)
AF Track Sens
(still image)
Priority Set in AF-S
Priority Set in AF-C
AF Illuminator (still image)
AF Area Auto Clear
Wide AF Area Disp.
Selectable AF Area
Flexible Spot Points
AF Micro Adj.
AF System
Manual focus
Manual Focus
Direct manual focus (DMF)
Focus Magnifier
Focus Magnif. Time
Initial Focus Mag.
(still image)
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Cont. Bracket
Single Bracket
Indicator during bracket shooting
WB bracket
DRO Bracket
Bracket Settings
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Quality (still image)
RAW File Type (still image)
APS-C/Super 35mm
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial function
Intelligent Auto
About Scene Recognition
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure
Bulb shooting
Sweep Panorama
Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Movie/S&Q Motion
Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes
Exposure Comp.
Dial Ev Comp
Exposure Set. Guide
Exposure step
Metering Mode
Spot Metering Point
AE lock
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exposure Std. Adjust
Exp.comp.set
Zebra
Correcting brightness and contrast
D-Range Opt.
(DRO)
Auto HDR
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Using the zoom
The zoom features available with this product
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)
Zoom Setting
About zoom scale
White balance
White Balance
Priority Set in AWB
Capturing a basic white color in
[Custom Setup]
mode
Selecting an effect mode
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Color Space (still image)
Shutter settings
Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image)
Release w/o Lens
Release w/o Card
e-Front Curtain Shut.
Reducing blur
SteadyShot
SteadyShot Settings
Lens compensation
Lens Comp.
: Shading Comp.
Lens Comp.
: Chro. Aber. Comp.
Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp.
Noise reduction
Long Exposure NR (still image)
High ISO NR (still image)
Face detection
Face Detection
Face Registration
(
New Registration
)
Face Registration
(
Order Exchanging
)
Face Registration
(
Delete
)
Using the flash
Using flash (sold separately)
Red Eye Reduction
Flash Mode
Flash Comp.
FEL lock
Flash control
Wireless flash shooting
Using a flash with a sync terminal cord
Recording movies
Shooting movies
Movie recording formats
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
S&Q Settings
Dual Video REC
Audio Recording
Audio Level Display
Audio Rec Level
Audio Out Timing
Wind Noise Reduct.
Picture Profile
Gamma Disp. Assist
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
AF Track Sens (movie)
TC/UB Settings
TC/UB Disp. Switch
MOVIE Button
Marker Display
(movie)
Marker Settings
(movie)
4K Output Sel. (movie)
Video Light Mode
Viewing
Viewing images
Playing back still images
Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom)
Rotating recorded images automatically (
Display Rotation
)
Rotating an image (
Rotate
)
Enlarge Init. Mag.
Enlarge Initial Pos.
Playing back panoramic images
Playing back movies
Volume Settings
Photo Capture
Playing back images on the image index screen (
Image Index
)
Switching between still images and movies (
View Mode
)
Selecting which memory card to play back (
Select PB Media
)
Copying images from one memory card to another (
Copy
)
Playing back images using slideshow (
Slide Show
)
Protecting data
Protecting images (
Protect
)
Designating images for printing (DPOF)
Specify Printing (
Specify Printing
)
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)
Delete confirm.
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable
Customizing the camera
Registering frequently used functions
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Assigning selected functions to the button
Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB)
Function Menu Set.
Customizing the functions of the dial
Dial Setup
Dial Lock
Checking images before/after recording
Auto Review
Aperture Preview
Shot. Result Preview
Live View Display
Monitor/viewfinder settings
Grid Line
FINDER/MONITOR
Deactivate Monitor
Monitor Brightness
Viewfinder Bright.
Finder Color Temp.
Display Quality
Bright Monitoring
Memory card settings
Format
File Number
Set File Name
Display Media Info.
Recording Mode
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Upload Settings
(Eye-Fi)
Camera settings
Audio signals
Pwr Save Start Time
Remote Ctrl
NTSC/PAL Selector
HDMI Settings
:
HDMI Resolution
HDMI Settings
:
24p/60p Output (movie)
(Only for 1080 60i compatible models)
HDMI Settings
:
HDMI Info. Display
HDMI Settings
:
TC Output (movie)
HDMI Settings
:
REC Control (movie)
HDMI Settings
:
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Copyright Info
Version
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Demo Mode
Initializing the camera
Setting Reset
Using wireless functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code)
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID)
Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR code)
Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID)
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Reading location information from a smartphone
Loc. Info. Link Set.
Changing the wireless connection settings
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings
:
WPS Push
Wi-Fi Settings
:
Access Point Set.
Edit Device Name
Wi-Fi Settings
:
Disp MAC Address
Wi-Fi Settings:
SSID/PW Reset
Reset Network Set.
Using a computer
Recommended computer environment
Software for Mac computers
Importing images for use on a computer
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Connecting the camera to a computer
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
Developing RAW images (Image Data Converter)
Image Data Converter
Installing Image Data Converter
Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control)
Remote Camera Control
Installing Remote Camera Control
Creating a movie disc
Selecting a disc to be created
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies
List of MENU items
Using MENU items
Camera Settings1
Quality (still image)
RAW File Type (still image)
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
APS-C/Super 35mm
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
Long Exposure NR (still image)
High ISO NR (still image)
Color Space (still image)
Lens Comp.
: Shading Comp.
Lens Comp.
: Chro. Aber. Comp.
Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp.
Drive Mode
Bracket Settings
Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Focus Mode
Priority Set in AF-S
Priority Set in AF-C
Focus Area
Selectable AF Area
AF System
Flexible Spot Points
AF Illuminator (still image)
Center Lock-on AF
AF drive speed (still image)
AF Track Sens
(still image)
AF w/ shutter (still image)
Eye-Start AF (still image)
AF Rng.Ctrl Assist (still image)
AF Area Auto Clear
Wide AF Area Disp.
AF Micro Adj.
Exposure Comp.
ISO
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Metering Mode
Spot Metering Point
Exposure step
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exposure Std. Adjust
Flash Mode
Flash Comp.
Exp.comp.set
Flash control
Red Eye Reduction
White Balance
Priority Set in AWB
D-Range Opt.
(DRO)
Auto HDR
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Picture Profile
Focus Magnifier
Focus Magnif. Time
Initial Focus Mag.
(still image)
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Anti-flicker Shoot. (still image)
Face Detection
Face Registration
(
New Registration
)
Face Registration
(
Order Exchanging
)
Face Registration
(
Delete
)
Camera Settings2
Movie/S&Q Motion
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
S&Q Settings
Dual Video REC
AF Track Sens (movie)
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Audio Recording
Audio Rec Level
Audio Level Display
Audio Out Timing
Wind Noise Reduct.
Marker Display
(movie)
Marker Settings
(movie)
Video Light Mode
e-Front Curtain Shut.
Release w/o Lens
Release w/o Card
SteadyShot
SteadyShot Settings
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)
Zoom Setting
DISP Button
(Monitor/Finder)
FINDER/MONITOR
Zebra
Grid Line
Exposure Set. Guide
Live View Display
Auto Review
Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB)
Function Menu Set.
Dial Setup
Dial Ev Comp
MOVIE Button
Dial Lock
Audio signals
Wireless
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
View on TV
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings
:
WPS Push
Wi-Fi Settings
:
Access Point Set.
Wi-Fi Settings
:
Disp MAC Address
Wi-Fi Settings:
SSID/PW Reset
Bluetooth Settings
Loc. Info. Link Set.
Edit Device Name
Reset Network Set.
Playback
Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)
Switching between still images and movies (
View Mode
)
Playing back images on the image index screen (
Image Index
)
Rotating recorded images automatically (
Display Rotation
)
Selecting which memory card to play back (
Select PB Media
)
Copying images from one memory card to another (
Copy
)
Playing back images using slideshow (
Slide Show
)
Rotating an image (
Rotate
)
Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom)
Enlarge Init. Mag.
Enlarge Initial Pos.
Protecting images (
Protect
)
Specify Printing (
Specify Printing
)
Photo Capture
Setup
Monitor Brightness
Viewfinder Bright.
Finder Color Temp.
Gamma Disp. Assist
Volume Settings
Upload Settings
(Eye-Fi)
Delete confirm.
Display Quality
Pwr Save Start Time
NTSC/PAL Selector
Cleaning Mode
Demo Mode
TC/UB Settings
Remote Ctrl
HDMI Settings
:
HDMI Resolution
HDMI Settings
:
24p/60p Output (movie)
(Only for 1080 60i compatible models)
HDMI Settings
:
HDMI Info. Display
HDMI Settings
:
TC Output (movie)
HDMI Settings
:
REC Control (movie)
HDMI Settings
:
CTRL FOR HDMI
4K Output Sel. (movie)
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Copyright Info
Format
File Number
Set File Name
Selecting which memory card to record to (
Select Rec. Media
)
Recording Mode
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Display Media Info.
Version
Certification Logo
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Setting Reset
Precautions/This product
Precautions
On cleaning
Cleaning the image sensor
Cleaning Mode
Number of recordable images
Recordable movie times
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad
AVCHD format
License
Trademarks
List of default setting values
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Warning messages
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