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...or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a defect, these are your rights and obligations with respect to this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property of this Limited Warranty will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii... refurbished product. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is likely that has been returned to you. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new...
...or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of a defect, these are your rights and obligations with respect to this Limited Warranty, Sony will become the property of this Limited Warranty will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii... refurbished product. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is likely that has been returned to you. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new...
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Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. 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 (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...
Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. 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 (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...
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... not pinched when you close the cover. 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...
... not pinched when you close the cover. 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...
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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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition ...
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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition ...
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...]. Notes • When the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reduced. 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. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Follows the setting of [Power Saving Start Time]. Table of contents...
...]. Notes • When the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is reduced. 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. Sample photo Menu Index 172GB Follows the setting of [Power Saving Start Time]. Table of contents...
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... clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. The anti-dust is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Table of contents Sample photo Cleaning Mode Allows you to...
... clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. The anti-dust is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Use a commercially available blower. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off . Table of contents Sample photo Cleaning Mode Allows you to...
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Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB 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. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB 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. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
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... shooting. Note that 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 lit. • Format the memory card using the camera for the first time, it may not be usable with this camera for stable performance...
... shooting. Note that 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 lit. • Format the memory card using the camera for the first time, it may not be usable with this camera for stable performance...
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Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. 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.
Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 192GB Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. 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.
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... consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. 211GB Continued r 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... t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer. For details on the memory card from the computer. Sony is connected to the computer, if you to easily import images. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use ...
... consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. 211GB Continued r 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... t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer. For details on the memory card from the computer. Sony is connected to the computer, if you to easily import images. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use ...
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... one . Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level or power runs out quickly despite the indicator showing sufficient battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for...
... one . Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level or power runs out quickly despite the indicator showing sufficient battery level. • This phenomenon occurs when you do not operate the camera for...
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... camera may require special focusing. The image is out of contents Sample photo Menu Index The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can use the camera in RAW mode (page 101). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 81) or manual focus function (page 79... indicates that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch, and the switch is processing an image (page 111). The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). This is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in an ...
... camera may require special focusing. The image is out of contents Sample photo Menu Index The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can use the camera in RAW mode (page 101). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 81) or manual focus function (page 79... indicates that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch, and the switch is processing an image (page 111). The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). This is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in an ...
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...without passing through a USB hub or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the memory card. Cannot record on . • When the battery level is compatible with a memory card formatted by your computer using "PlayMemories Home," refer to a computer. Delete unnecessary images (pages 41, 115). •... memory card is full. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Computers Not sure if the OS of 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 ...
...without passing through a USB hub or other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the memory card. Cannot record on . • When the battery level is compatible with a memory card formatted by your computer using "PlayMemories Home," refer to a computer. Delete unnecessary images (pages 41, 115). •... memory card is full. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Computers Not sure if the OS of 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 ...
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... Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed with date. • The camera does not have a feature for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. The date and time are printed with the aspect ratio set the date again (page 169). The color of the image may be...the images are printed at a shop, images can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off . • Depending on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot print images with the date. • Using "PlayMemories Home," you can print images with the date if you print ...
... Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed with date. • The camera does not have a feature for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. The date and time are printed with the aspect ratio set the date again (page 169). The color of the image may be...the images are printed at a shop, images can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off . • Depending on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot print images with the date. • Using "PlayMemories Home," you can print images with the date if you print ...
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...contents Sample photo Menu Index The setting is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to cool down before trying this corrective ...If the camera does not work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it again. In this procedure, format the memory card (page 187). "--E-" appears on the... it to ON. If the camera is not lit. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. Connect the...
...contents Sample photo Menu Index The setting is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to cool down before trying this corrective ...If the camera does not work properly. • Turn off and the access lamp is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it again. In this procedure, format the memory card (page 187). "--E-" appears on the... it to ON. If the camera is not lit. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off the camera. Connect the...
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...be capable of recording and playing normally. • The inserted memory card cannot be used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take some time to complete the format. Power... Index Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. If you have not used in the memory card is being used. You can disable ...
...be capable of recording and playing normally. • The inserted memory card cannot be used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take some time to complete the format. Power... Index Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Unable to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. If you have not used in the memory card is being used. You can disable ...
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...number of images exceeds that for a long time, the camera temperature has risen. Follow the on . • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to cool. • The camera has become hot because you have been recording images for which date management in...] t [Recover Image DB]. high. Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Camera Error. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn power off and on the memory card. Table of the lens and ...
...number of images exceeds that for a long time, the camera temperature has risen. Follow the on . • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it to cool. • The camera has become hot because you have been recording images for which date management in...] t [Recover Image DB]. high. Turn the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Camera Error. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn power off and on the memory card. Table of the lens and ...
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... least once a year before taking trial shots before storing it in low temperature environments. So in percentages. "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Your camera operates only with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the ...record movies frequently. • We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in high temperatures ...
... least once a year before taking trial shots before storing it in low temperature environments. So in percentages. "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Your camera operates only with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the ...record movies frequently. • We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in high temperatures ...
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...Menu 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 how the battery pack is stored and the operating ...; To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure 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 keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the...
...Menu 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 how the battery pack is stored and the operating ...; To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure 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 keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the...
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... no others) can be damaged. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is charged properly. Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted or that the camera stops charging temporarily on the side of the camera flashes in an ... the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB If the battery pack is damaged or not. Replace the AC Adaptor or the USB cable to charge them, posing a risk of about 0.3 second. When the temperature gets...
... no others) can be damaged. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is charged properly. Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted or that the camera stops charging temporarily on the side of the camera flashes in an ... the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 237GB If the battery pack is damaged or not. Replace the AC Adaptor or the USB cable to charge them, posing a risk of about 0.3 second. When the temperature gets...