Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual

The maximum number of continuous shots
The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit.

Notes
• You cannot shoot images continuously when “0” flashes in the viewfinder. Wait 

until the indicator disappears.

• When the exposure mode is set to a Scene Selection mode other than 

 (Sports 

Action), you cannot shoot continuously.

• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower when the battery level is 

insufficient or at low ambient temperatures.

The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a 
photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake.
[Self-timer(Cont.)] is convenient to prevent failure because the camera 
continuously shoots either three or five images after a 10 second pause.

To cancel the self-timer
Press 

 on the control button.

No limit (Until the memory card is full)

3 images

6 images

Using the self-timer

 on the control button t 

 (Self-timer) t Select the 

• The number after 

 is the number of 

seconds that is currently selected.

• Select 

 to use the continuous self-

timer.

• When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp 

indicate the condition. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio 
signal sounds quickly right before the shooting.