Sony A57 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
The shutter does not release.
You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is
set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
Check the free capacity of the memory card.
You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (pages 42, 128).
In autofocus mode, the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of
focus.
The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 24).
When the camera is attached to another device, such as an astronomical
telescope, set [Release w/o Lens] to [Enable] (page 162).
The subject may require special focusing (page110). Use the focus-lock or
manual focus function (pages 111, 116).
Recording takes a long time.
The noise reduction function is turned on (page 161). This is not a
malfunction.
You are shooting in RAW mode (page 159). Since the RAW data file is
large, the RAW mode shooting may take time.
The Auto HDR is processing an image (page 131).
The same image is shot several times.
The drive mode is set to [Cont. Shooting] or [Bracket: Cont.]. Set it to
[Single Shooting] (pages 46, 144).
The exposure mode is set to Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode (pages
41, 93).
The exposure mode is set to Superior Auto and [S. Auto Image Extract.] is
set to [Off] (page 88).
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF
(autofocus) (page 109).
When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens, set it to AF.
Ambient light is insufficient.
Eye-Start AF does not work.
Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 80).
Press the shutter button halfway down.