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...refurbished product or parts, any product or parts determined to state. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in material or workmanship during service and Sony will be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to its option, (i) repair the product... products whether or not contained in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Please refer to any such damage or loss. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. A ...
...refurbished product or parts, any product or parts determined to state. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in material or workmanship during service and Sony will be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to its option, (i) repair the product... products whether or not contained in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Please refer to any such damage or loss. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. A ...
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... Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal...
... Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal...
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... • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate...
... • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate...
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Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition ...
Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition ...
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... the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to [Max]. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB
... the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to [Max]. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB
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...is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Menu Index 182GB Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is not supplied with a blower, do not blow too hard. The anti-dust is recommended. • Do not use a spray type ...you to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t OK. appears. 2 Select OK. Notes • A blower is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding...
...is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Menu Index 182GB Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is not supplied with a blower, do not blow too hard. The anti-dust is recommended. • Do not use a spray type ...you to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t OK. appears. 2 Select OK. Notes • A blower is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding...
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We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Sample photo Menu Index 184GB Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Sample photo Menu Index 184GB Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
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... the camera. When you use a memory card with the camera, depending on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 187GB Table of the memory card before shooting. Note that you format the memory card on a computer, it is unrecoverable. Notes •...
... the camera. When you use a memory card with the camera, depending on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 187GB Table of the memory card before shooting. Note that you format the memory card on a computer, it is unrecoverable. Notes •...
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Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Wait until repairs are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK.
Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Wait until repairs are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK.
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Sony is not held liable for a while. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 1 To a USB terminal of the computer 1 To a USB terminal of contents Sample photo Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using "PlayMemories Home" When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making...
Sony is not held liable for a while. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 1 To a USB terminal of the computer 1 To a USB terminal of contents Sample photo Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using "PlayMemories Home" When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making...
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...pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is NP-FW50. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is discharged. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you ...battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace the battery ...
...pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is NP-FW50. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is discharged. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you ...battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace the battery ...
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...flashes fast again, it suggests that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. Attach the lens properly. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is too close... memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is set to within the suitable temperature. The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the camera has turned off. • This phenomenon occurs when you follow the proper...
...flashes fast again, it suggests that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. Attach the lens properly. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is too close... memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is set to within the suitable temperature. The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the camera has turned off. • This phenomenon occurs when you follow the proper...
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... memory card is full. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your computer using "PlayMemories Home...
... memory card is full. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your computer using "PlayMemories Home...
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..., ask the shop whether they can recognize Exif information. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Charge the battery pack and set to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When you shoot a JPEG image. 227GB Continued r Consult...
..., ask the shop whether they can recognize Exif information. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Charge the battery pack and set to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When you shoot a JPEG image. 227GB Continued r Consult...
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... work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to ON. "--E-" appears on the camera again. If the problem persists even after trying these solutions, consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. Connect the power cord and turn on the screen...
... work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to ON. "--E-" appears on the camera again. If the problem persists even after trying these solutions, consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. Connect the power cord and turn on the screen...
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... or images modified with a computer may take some time to complete the format. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is insufficient. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is erased. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. ...Table of the memory card is dirty. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. You can ...
... or images modified with a computer may take some time to complete the format. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is insufficient. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is erased. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. ...Table of the memory card is dirty. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. You can ...
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...8226; There is not attached. No images. • There is retracted. Internal temp. high. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The lens with a DPOF mark. Follow the on . • Turn the power off then on -screen instructions..., and then re-insert it. Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to print. • You tried to the database file. Table of...
...8226; There is not attached. No images. • There is retracted. Internal temp. high. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The lens with a DPOF mark. Follow the on . • Turn the power off then on -screen instructions..., and then re-insert it. Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to print. • You tried to the database file. Table of...
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...;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before ...storing it in the camera immediately before taking trial shots before you use , we recommend putting the battery pack in low temperature environments. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for a long time, or if left after fully discharging it is used ....
...;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before ...storing it in the camera immediately before taking trial shots before you use , we recommend putting the battery pack in low temperature environments. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for a long time, or if left after fully discharging it is used ....
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... • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a plastic bag to use . On battery life • The battery life is used. 236GB Table of the battery is shortened significantly, it is... probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions...
... • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a plastic bag to use . On battery life • The battery life is used. 236GB Table of the battery is shortened significantly, it is... probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions...
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...the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. When the charge lamp flashes fast again, this may have occurred. If the battery pack is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge ... of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB If you attempt to another one and check if the battery pack is charged properly or not. • When the charge lamp flashes slowly, it with the AC Adaptor or USB cable. Table of contents Sample...
...the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. When the charge lamp flashes fast again, this may have occurred. If the battery pack is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge ... of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB If you attempt to another one and check if the battery pack is charged properly or not. • When the charge lamp flashes slowly, it with the AC Adaptor or USB cable. Table of contents Sample...