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...; DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below...
...; DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below...
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.../ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder...
.../ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder...
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F Tripod socket hole • 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). Table of less than 5.5 mm ... to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is not ...
F Tripod socket hole • 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). Table of less than 5.5 mm ... to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is not ...
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...). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB
...). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB
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... being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to prevent the battery from being operated to [Max].
... being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to prevent the battery from being operated to [Max].
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... and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. 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 message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. ... an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Continue?" Notes • A blower is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from ...
... and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. 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 message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. ... an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Continue?" Notes • A blower is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from ...
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Sample photo Menu Index 184GB 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). Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
Sample photo Menu Index 184GB 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). Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
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... the memory card, and is less than 1 %. 187GB Save precious data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is unrecoverable. Table of the memory card before shooting. Note that you use a memory card with the camera, depending on a computer, etc. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Format...
... the memory card, and is less than 1 %. 187GB Save precious data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is unrecoverable. Table of the memory card before shooting. Note that you use a memory card with the camera, depending on a computer, etc. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Format...
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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. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. 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. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
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...computer. 3 Connect the camera to your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. 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 ".... For details on the memory card from such operations via the computer. 211GB Continued r Sony is not held liable for a while. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on "...
...computer. 3 Connect the camera to your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. 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 ".... For details on the memory card from such operations via the computer. 211GB Continued r Sony is not held liable for a while. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on "...
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... the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead. The power turns off suddenly. • When...
... the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead. The power turns off suddenly. • When...
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...You can use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. This is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. If the charge lamp flashes fast ...power is processing an image (page 111). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 81) or manual focus function (page 79). 223GB Continued r 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 charging...
...You can use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. This is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. If the charge lamp flashes fast ...power is processing an image (page 111). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 81) or manual focus function (page 79). 223GB Continued r 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 charging...
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... card is full. The image and sound are interrupted by formatting. Formatted the memory card by mistake. • All the data 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 camera.
... card is full. The image and sound are interrupted by formatting. Formatted the memory card by mistake. • All the data 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 camera.
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...manufacturer as to JPEG images using it. The number of the image may be cut off . However, because the images shot with a low battery or no battery pack. Turn off . • Depending on . • The camera has been left , right, top, and bottom edges of the...local authorized Sony service facility. For compatibility with the date. • Using "PlayMemories Home," you can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off the camera and leave it for superimposing dates on the recording date, you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be...
...manufacturer as to JPEG images using it. The number of the image may be cut off . However, because the images shot with a low battery or no battery pack. Turn off . • Depending on . • The camera has been left , right, top, and bottom edges of the...local authorized Sony service facility. For compatibility with the date. • Using "PlayMemories Home," you can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off the camera and leave it for superimposing dates on the recording date, you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be...
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...before trying this corrective procedure. • If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. In this procedure, format the memory card (page 187). Table of contents ... [Calibration] (page 183). 228GB "--E-" appears on the touch panel. If the problem persists even after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work properly. • Turn off and the ...
...before trying this corrective procedure. • If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. In this procedure, format the memory card (page 187). Table of contents ... [Calibration] (page 183). 228GB "--E-" appears on the touch panel. If the problem persists even after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work properly. • Turn off and the ...
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... • Long exposure noise reduction or high ISO noise reduction is being carried out. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Unable to complete the format. It may not be capable of contents Sample photo Menu Index Warning messages If...messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Reinsert memory card. • The inserted memory card cannot be displayed. 229GB Continued r Charge the battery pack or use memory card. This memory card may take some time to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images ...
... • Long exposure noise reduction or high ISO noise reduction is being carried out. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Unable to complete the format. It may not be capable of contents Sample photo Menu Index Warning messages If...messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Reinsert memory card. • The inserted memory card cannot be displayed. 229GB Continued r Charge the battery pack or use memory card. This memory card may take some time to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images ...
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...• The SteadyShot function does not work . Follow the on the memory card. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. No images. • There is retracted. Cool the camera and wait until the camera cools. • The number...zoom is no image on -screen instructions to recover data. 230GB Continued r Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. high. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB]. If the message appears frequently, check whether the contacts of contents ...
...• The SteadyShot function does not work . Follow the on the memory card. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. No images. • There is retracted. Cool the camera and wait until the camera cools. • The number...zoom is no image on -screen instructions to recover data. 230GB Continued r Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. high. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB]. If the message appears frequently, check whether the contacts of contents ...
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... screen. "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery packs have the mark. "Battery exhausted." Battery level High Low You cannot shoot any other battery packs. You cannot use of the battery pack is fully charged, recharge the battery pack after being charged, or when the battery pack is used . On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in a car or...
... screen. "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery packs have the mark. "Battery exhausted." Battery level High Low You cannot shoot any other battery packs. You cannot use of the battery pack is fully charged, recharge the battery pack after being charged, or when the battery pack is used . On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in a car or...
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...Index • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is used. 236GB On battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a plastic bag to use . 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 and environment in slide show ...
...Index • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack is used. 236GB On battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a plastic bag to use . 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 and environment in slide show ...
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...;C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be damaged. If you attempt to another battery pack cannot be charged properly, the AC Adaptor or USB cable may have occurred. Slow flashing...and off repeatedly at the interval of about 1.3 seconds. • When the charge lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. The camera stops charging and enters ...
...;C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be damaged. If you attempt to another battery pack cannot be charged properly, the AC Adaptor or USB cable may have occurred. Slow flashing...and off repeatedly at the interval of about 1.3 seconds. • When the charge lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. The camera stops charging and enters ...