Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Camera Startup Guide

Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

About SONY
Sony was founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, originally as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo. The company started with a focus on producing innovative consumer electronics, such as radios and tape recorders, and later expanded into various other areas, including televisions, audio equipment, cameras, video game consoles, and mobile devices.

Here are some key aspects and divisions of Sony:

1. Electronics: Sony is widely recognized for its wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, home audio systems, digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming consoles. The company has been at the forefront of technological advancements and has introduced many groundbreaking products over the years.
2. Entertainment: Sony is also heavily involved in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates Sony Picture Entertainment, which produces and distributes movies and television shows globally. Additionally, Sony Music Entertainment is one of the largest music labels in the world, representing a wide array of artists across various genres.
3. PlayStation: Sony’s PlayStation brand is a dominant force in the gaming industry. The PlayStation consoles, including the latest PlayStation 5, have gained immense popularity among gamers worldwide. Sony also develops and publishes a range of video games through its subsidiary, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
4. Imaging: Sony is a major player in the digital imaging market, producing high-quality cameras, lenses, and other imaging equipment. Its Alpha series of mirrorless cameras has garnered critical acclaim and is favored by both amateur and professional photographers.

Sony continues to innovate and expand its presence in different sectors, including virtual reality, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The company is known for its commitment to technological advancements, design excellence, and delivering high-quality products and experiences to its customers.

We use environmentally conscious packaging materials

Environmentally conscious packaging materials were used for the camera and supplied accessories. Note the following due to the characteristics of the packaging materials.

• Powder, etc. from the packaging materials may adhere to the camera or supplied accessories. In this case, remove it with a commercially available blower or cleaning paper before use.
• The packaging materials will deteriorate with continuous use. Be careful when carrying the product by the packaging.

Preparations

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)
  AC Adaptor (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (1) USB Type-C® cable (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)
• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
• Eyepiece cup (1) (attached to the camera)
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
• Reference Guide (1)

Charging the battery pack

1. Insert the battery pack into the camera.
2. Turn the power off.
3. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted into the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Inserting a memory card into the camera

You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera.

• Slot 1 supports CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards.
• Slot 2 supports SD memory cards only.

Open the memory card cover. Then, insert the memory card into Slot 1.

• In the default settings, images are recorded on the memory card in Slot 1.
• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU (Shooting) [Media] [ Rec. Media Settings] [ Recording Media] or [ Recording Media].
• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card with the label facing the monitor, and an SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor. Insert the card until it clicks into place.

Hint

• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

Attaching a lens

1. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.
2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.

Setting the language and the clock

1. Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.
2. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.
3. Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the area/date/time confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control wheel.
4. Select the desired geographic location, set [Daylight Savings], and then press the center.
5. Set the date format (year/month/day), and press the center.
6. Set the date and time (hour/minute/second), and press the center.

Shooting

Shooting still images

1. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
2. Turn the mode dial and select the desired shooting mode.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down.

Shooting movies

1. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Movie) to select the movie recording mode.
2. Turn the mode dial and select the desired shooting mode.
3. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
4. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button again to stop recording.

Preparing to use the smartphone application

By connecting the camera to a smartphone using the smartphone application Imaging Edge Mobile, you can transfer images to the smartphone and view images stored on the camera on the smartphone. Install Imaging Edge Mobile from the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/

Update to the latest version of Imaging Edge Mobile.

Notes on use

Notes on handling the product

• This camera is designed to be dust- and moisture-resistant but is not waterproof or dust-proof.
• Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens’s condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.
• If sunlight or other strong light enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap when storing the camera. When shooting with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Even if it is slightly away from the angle of view, smoke or fire may still occur.
• Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction.
• This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) that may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.
• Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially careful when listening to headphones.
• Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These are imperfections due to the
  manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded images in any way.
• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, motion sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
• If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.

Notes on continuous shooting

During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feelings of unwellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary.

Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies

• The camera body and battery may become warm with use – this is normal.
• If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the
  camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a low-temperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following situations and use a tripod, etc.
  • When using the camera in a high-temperature environment
  • When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
  • When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]

Note on network functions

When you use network functions, unintended third parties on the network may access the camera, depending on the usage environment. For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.

Power Cord

Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.

For customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia

Use the power cord (A). For safety reasons, the power cord (B) is not intended for the above countries/regions and shall therefore not be used there.

For the customers in other EU countries/regions

Use the power cord (B).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR). The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low-power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low-power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model: WW734234
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

Trademarks

• XAVC S and are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
• XAVC HS and are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license.
• QR Code is a trademark of Denso Wave Inc.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks may not be used in all cases in this manual.

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