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... hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will become the property of or to you may have other rights which vary from your rights and obligations with the Product..., limitations of technology, or modification of Sony. SONY® 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). It is valid only in any such...
... hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will become the property of or to you may have other rights which vary from your rights and obligations with the Product..., limitations of technology, or modification of Sony. SONY® 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). It is valid only in any such...
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... 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 (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name...
... 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 (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name...
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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 pinched when you ...). Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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).
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 pinched when you ...). Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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).
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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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... Sec]. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Table of [Power Saving Start Time]. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the...
... Sec]. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Table of [Power Saving Start Time]. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the...
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...PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is not supplied with a blower, do not blow too hard. Menu Index 182GB The anti-dust 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 ...surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. Continue?" appears. 2 Select OK. Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face ...
...PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is not supplied with a blower, do not blow too hard. Menu Index 182GB The anti-dust 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 ...surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. Continue?" appears. 2 Select OK. Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face ...
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We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB 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). Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
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... card using the camera. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 187GB Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is unrecoverable. If you use a memory card with the camera, depending on...
... card using the camera. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery is less than 1 %. 187GB Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is unrecoverable. If you use a memory card with the camera, depending on...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete. Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB 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. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are complete. Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB 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. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
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...the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. 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 ... images. When a USB connection is established for a while. For details on "PlayMemories Home" functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Sony is connected to the computer, if you to the computer without using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the memory card...
...the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. 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 ... images. When a USB connection is established for a while. For details on "PlayMemories Home" functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Sony is connected to the computer, if you to the computer without using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the memory card...
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... turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is NP-FW50. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of time, the camera turns to power...
... turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack. • The battery pack is NP-FW50. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of time, the camera turns to power...
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... lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to the LOCK position. The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Attach the lens properly. The shutter does not release...101). If the charge lamp is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera...
... lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to the LOCK position. The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Attach the lens properly. The shutter does not release...101). If the charge lamp is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera...
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...through a USB hub or other device. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is turned on a computer. • If you may not be able to copy the images to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • ...camera. After making a USB connection, "PlayMemories Home" does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection after the computer is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your OS. • When you shoot ...
...through a USB hub or other device. The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is turned on a computer. • If you may not be able to copy the images to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • ...camera. After making a USB connection, "PlayMemories Home" does not start automatically. • Make the USB connection after the computer is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) for your OS. • When you shoot ...
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...or not. • When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can be cut off . • Depending on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Consult the printer manufacturer as to JPEG images using "Image Data Converter" on the supplied CD-ROM. Table of contents Sample...later), the images are recorded incorrectly. • Correct or check the date and time setting by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. Charge the battery pack and set to do so. The color of the image may be printed. The date and time are printed at a time. • This is...
...or not. • When you print images at a shop, ask the shop whether they can be cut off . • Depending on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Consult the printer manufacturer as to JPEG images using "Image Data Converter" on the supplied CD-ROM. Table of contents Sample...later), the images are recorded incorrectly. • Correct or check the date and time setting by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. Charge the battery pack and set to do so. The color of the image may be printed. The date and time are printed at a time. • This is...
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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. "--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. If the camera does not work after performing this case, use the control wheel and buttons. • Perform [Calibration...
...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. "--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. If the camera does not work after performing this case, use the control wheel and buttons. • Perform [Calibration...
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... appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is being carried out. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is insufficient. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is dirty. This memory ...and playing normally. • The inserted memory card cannot be used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Incompatible battery. If you have not used in the camera. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. Table of the ...
... appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is being carried out. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is insufficient. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is dirty. This memory ...and playing normally. • The inserted memory card cannot be used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Incompatible battery. If you have not used in the camera. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. Table of the ...
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...number of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cannot recognize lens. Import all the images to delete protected images. Turn power off , remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . Image DataBase File error • There is ready... the database file. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The lens with a DPOF mark. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to print. • You tried to ...
...number of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cannot recognize lens. Import all the images to delete protected images. Turn power off , remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . Image DataBase File error • There is ready... the database file. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The lens with a DPOF mark. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to print. • You tried to ...
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... will not be restored if it in the camera immediately before you use of your body 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 taking trial shots before storing it in a ... indicator • You can check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. Use the remaining battery indication as in the camera. How to warm it up, and insert it is frequently used in a cool, dry place. 235GB Continued r You cannot ...
... will not be restored if it in the camera immediately before you use of your body 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 taking trial shots before storing it in a ... indicator • You can check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. Use the remaining battery indication as in the camera. How to warm it up, and insert it is frequently used in a cool, dry place. 235GB Continued r You cannot ...
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... Menu Index • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack 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 prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life • The battery life is limited.
... Menu Index • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in which each battery pack 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 prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life • The battery life is limited.
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...to charge them, posing a risk 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. If you attempt to another one and check...it with the AC Adaptor or USB cable. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is charged properly, a battery error may be shortened. • The charge lamp located on and off repeatedly at the interval of injury from electrocution and/or burn. ...
...to charge them, posing a risk 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. If you attempt to another one and check...it with the AC Adaptor or USB cable. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is charged properly, a battery error may be shortened. • The charge lamp located on and off repeatedly at the interval of injury from electrocution and/or burn. ...