[. . . ] ?????????????????? To detach the tripod-mounting collar from the lens The tripod-mounting collar can be detached from the lens when not using a tripod. Turn the collar-locking knob, to align the marks of collar-locking knob and the collar (3). If you open the collar without removing the lens from the camera, the collar may hit the camera body or accessory. [. . . ] For further information on compatibility, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Fixation du parasoleil Il est conseill d?utiliser un parasoleil pour rduire la lumire parasite et obtenir la meilleure image possible. ????? carrying a camera with the lens attached, always firmly hold both the camera and the lens. This lens is not water-proof, although designed with dustproofness and splash-proofness in mind. To switch AF (auto focus)/MF (manual focus) The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens. For MF photography, either or both the camera or lens should be set to MF. ?????????? ????????? cannot use a built-in camera flash with this lens. Using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops. To set the focus mode on the lens Slide the focus-mode switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF (1). Identifying the parts 1 Lens hood index 2 Focusing ring 3 Zooming ring 4 Focal-length index (gray) 5 Collar index (gray) 6 Lens contacts* 7 Tripod-mounting collar 8 Focus-hold button 9 Focal-length scale 10 Focus-mode switch 11 Focus-range limiter 12 Collar index (gray) 13 Lens mounting index 14 Collar-locking knob 15 Shake compensation mode switch 16 Shake compensation switch * Do not touch the lens contacts. In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus (2) while looking through the viewfinder, etc. Identification des lments 1 Repre de parasoleil 2 Bague de mise au point 3 Bague du zoom 4 Repre de la longueur focale (gris) 5 Repre du cadre (gris) 6 Contacts de l?objectif* 7 Cadre de montage du trpied 8 Touche de dsactivation de la mise au point 9 Echelle de la longueur focale 10 Commutateur de mise au point 11 Limiteur de plage de mise au point 12 Repre du cadre (gris) 13 Repre de montage de l?objectif 14 Bouton de verrouillage du cadre 15 Commutateur du mode Antiboug 16 Commutateur Antiboug * Ne touchez pas les contacts d?objectif. ??????? the AF/MF control button to switch AF to MF when both the camera and lens are set to AF. Press the AF/MF control button to switch MF to AF when the camera is set to MF and the lens is set to AF. Attaching/detaching the lens To attach the lens (See illustration ???. ?????????AF??????? 1 2 Shake compensation mode switch Set the shake compensation switch to ON, and set the shake compensation mode switch. Reportez-vous Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap. [. . . ] FULL: Commutateur du mode Antiboug Rglez le commutateur Antiboug sur ON , puis rglez le commutateur du mode Antiboug. MODE1 To change vertical/horizontal position Loosen the collar-locking knob on the tripod-mounting collar (1) and rotate the camera either direction. The camera can be quickly switched between vertical and horizontal positions while maintaining stability when using a tripod. [. . . ]