Sony A1 II Startup Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
E-mount
WW912257/WW045578
Startup Guide
ILCE-1M2
About the "Help Guide"
For detailed instructions on using the camera, refer
to the "Help Guide" (web manual). You can also
download a printable PDF from the home page of
the "Help Guide."
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2440/h_zz/
ILCE-1M2 Help Guide
Preparations
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1) • Shoe cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
• Battery charger (1)
• Eyepiece cup FDA-EP19 (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack
(attached to the camera)
NP-FZ100 (1)
• Eyepiece cup FDA-EP21 (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
• Body cap (1) (attached to the
camera) • Reference Guide (1)
• Cable Protector (1)
Preparing the battery pack
Lock lever
To an external
power source
CHARGE lamp Charging status
Lit: Charging indicator lamps
Off: Charging
finished
 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger, and then
connect the battery charger to the USB Type-C® terminal
of a USB PD (USB Power Delivery) power supply using a
commercially available USB Type-C cable (USB-C® – USB-C).
• Place the battery pack on the battery charger in the direction of . Slide
the battery pack in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.
• Use a USB PD power supply with an output of 30 W (15 V / 2 A) or more
and a USB Type-C cable (USB-C – USB-C) that supports 3 A or more.
• Charging is also possible when using a USB PD power supply with
output of less than 30 W, but charging may take a long time when
charging two batteries at once.
• If you use a USB PD power supply or USB cable with specifications other
than those described above, charging may not be performed properly.
• If two batteries are inserted into the battery charger, they will be
charged simultaneously.
• Depending on the USB PD power supply, the CHARGE lamp may
turn on and off repeatedly before charging starts. However, once the
CHARGE lamp or charging status indicator lamps stay lit, charging will
proceed normally.
 Insert the battery pack into the camera.
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• Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while pressing
the lock lever.
Inserting a memory card into the camera
Slot 2
Slot 1
Attaching a lens
Mounting indexes
Performing initial setup for the camera
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera
and a smartphone, you can perform initial camera setup such as
date and time settings from the smartphone. Install the dedicated
application on your smartphone in advance, and then follow steps 
to  under "Procedures for initial camera setup."
Installing the dedicated smartphone application
Install the application from the following website.
Also, update to the latest version of the dedicated
application. The specifications of the dedicated
application may change without notice.
https://www.sony.net/ca/
Procedures for initial camera setup
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Control wheel/center
button
Pairing the camera with your smartphone later
(Smartphone Connection)
For details on the connection method, refer to the
following Help Guide URL:
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2440_pairing/h_zz/
Open the memory card cover and insert the
memory card into Slot 1, paying attention to
the orientation of the memory card. Then, close
the cover.
Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 of this camera support
CFexpress™ Type A memory cards and SD
memory cards.
The Slot 1 is used in the default settings.
For details on the setting method, refer to the
"Help Guide."
When you use a memory card with this camera
for the first time, format the card using the
camera in order to stabilize the performance of
the memory card.
 Mount the lens by aligning the two white
index marks (mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.
 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.
 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to "ON" to
turn on the camera.
 Select the desired language and then
press the center of the control wheel.
• The setting screen for the screen reader
function and a privacy notice will appear.
Read the privacy notice regarding biometrics
by opening the link using your smartphone,
etc.
 Press the center of the control wheel.
 Follow the instructions on the camera
screen to connect the camera with your
smartphone and perform the initial
setup.
• You can also configure or change the initial
settings later from the MENU of the camera.
Shooting still images
 Turn and set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Still/Movie/S&Q dial
to (Still) while pressing the lock
release button on the front of the Still/
Mode dial
Movie/S&Q dial.
 Turn the mode dial while pressing the
mode dial lock release button in the
center of the mode dial, and then select
the desired shooting mode.
 Press the shutter button halfway down
to focus.
Shutter button
 Press the shutter button all the way
down.
Notes on use
Refer to "Precautions" in the "Help Guide" as well.
Notes on handling the product
• 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 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) which 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 this unit, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of
infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
• 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.
• When shooting still images continuously, 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 feeling of unwellness. If you
experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor
as necessary.
• When recording or streaming for long periods of time or recording 4K/8K movies, 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]
Notes on using memory cards
If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory
card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and
then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop
it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance,
leading to accidents or malfunction.
Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger. If any
malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to
disconnect from the power source.
Note on the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN
When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz by following the
procedure below. (WW912257 only)
• MENU  (Network)  [Wi-Fi]  [Wi-Fi Frequency Band]
How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions
temporarily using [Airplane Mode].
How to turn on or off Wi-Fi function
Select MENU  (Network)  [Wi-Fi]  [Wi-Fi Connect]  [On] or [Off].
How to turn on or off Bluetooth function
Select MENU  (Network)  [Bluetooth]  [Bluetooth Function]  [On] or [Off].
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have
excessive voltage to LAN terminal. Follow the instructions for LAN terminal.
LAN cable
Use a Category 5e or higher Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with high shielding
performance.