Sony A 6500 Manual

							Language 
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages\
.
[432] List of MENU items
Setup
Date/Time Setup
The Clock Set screen is displayed automatically when you turn on this pr\
oduct for the first time
or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has fully discharged. S\
elect this menu when
setting the date and time after the first time.
Menu item details
Daylight Savings: 
Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off].
Date/Time: 
Sets the date and time.
Date Format: 
Selects the date and time display format.
Hint
To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged bat\
tery pack, and leave the
product for 24 hours or more with the power off.
If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rech\
argeable backup battery may be
worn out. Consult your service facility.
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Area Setting
Sets the area where you are using the product. MENU → 
(Setup) → [Language] 
→ desired language.1
MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting.1 
						

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Copyright Info
Writes copyright information onto the still images.
Menu item details
Write Copyright Info:
Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off])If you select [On], an 
 icon will appear on the shooting screen.
Set Photographer:
Sets the photographer name.
Set Copyright:
Sets the copyright holder name.
Disp. Copyright Info:
Displays the current copyright information. Note
You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright].
You can enter up to 46 letters.
A 
 icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information.
In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and
[Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera.
Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info].
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MENU → 
(Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area.1
MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Copyright Info] → desired setting.1When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the
screen. Enter your desired name.
2 
						

							Format
When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recom\
mend that you format
the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card. Not\
e that formatting
permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Sa\
ve valuable data on
a computer, etc.Note
Formatting permanently erases all data including protected images and re\
gistered settings (from M1
to M4).
The access lamp lights up during formatting. Do not remove the memory ca\
rd while the access lamp
is lit up.
Format the memory card on this camera. If you format the memory card on \
the computer, the
memory card may not be usable depending on the format type.
It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memor\
y card.
You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is les\
s than 1%.
[436] List of MENU itemsSetup
File Number
Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movi\
es.
Menu item details
Series: 
The product will assign numbers to files sequentially up to 9999 witho\
ut resetting.
Reset: 
The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and a\
ssigns numbers to
files starting with 0001. 
(When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than th\
e largest number is
assigned.) MENU → 
(Setup) → [Format].1
MENU → 
 (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting.1 
						

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Set File Name
You can specify the first three characters of the file name for images y\
ou shoot.Note
Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be entered. However, \
an underscore cannot be
used as the first character.
The three characters of the file name you specify using [Set File Name] will only be applied to
images you shoot after changing the setting.
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Select REC Folder
If [Folder Name] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more,\
 you can select the
folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded.Note
You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] is set to [Date Form].
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MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Set File Name].1
Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the sc\
reen, and then
enter three characters of your choice.
2
MENU→
(Setup)→[Select REC Folder]→desired folder.1 
						

							New Folder
Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and M\
P4 movies. A new
folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest fold\
er number currently used.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder. A folder for still imag\
es and a folder for MP4
movies that have the same number are created at the same time.Note
When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into th\
is product and shoot
images, a new folder may be automatically created.
Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder\
 capacity is exceeded, a new
folder may be automatically created.
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Folder Name
Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created insi\
de the DCIM folder on the
memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned.
Menu item details
Standard Form:
The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. 
Example: 100MSDCF
Date Form:
The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)\
/MM/DD. 
Example: 10060405(Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2016)Note
You cannot change the [Folder Name] settings for movies.
MENU→(Setup)→[New Folder].1
MENU → 
(Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting.1 
						

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Recover Image DB
If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the i\
mage database file. In
such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on thi\
s product. If these
problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB].Note
Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repair\
ing can cause damage to
data.
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Display Media Info.
Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Als\
o displays the number
of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
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Setup
Version
Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version wh\
en updates for this
product’s software are released, etc.
Also displays the version of the lens if a lens compatible with software\
 updates is attached.
Also displays the version of the adaptor if an adaptor compatible with s\
oftware updates is
attached. MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter].1
MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Display Media Info.].1MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Version].1 
						

							Note
Updating can be performed only when the battery level is  (3 remaining battery bars) or more.
The use of a sufficiently charged battery or the AC Adaptor (sold separ\
ately) is recommended.
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Certification Logo (For some models only)
Displays some of the certification logos for this product.
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Setup
Setting Reset
Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded
images are retained.
Menu item details
Camera Settings Reset:
Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings.
Initialize:
Initializes all the settings to the default settings.
Note
Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting.
When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product ma\
y be uninstalled. To use
these applications again, re-install them.
The value set with [AF Micro Adj.] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]
is performed.
MENU →(Setup) → [Certification Logo].1
MENU → 
(Setup) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting.1 
						

							[446] Precautions/This product
Precautions
Refer also to Notes on using your camera in the Instruction Manual (s\
upplied) for this product.
Backing up memory cards
Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the dat\
a for protection.When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the p\
roduct is turned
off in the middle of a read or write operation.
When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity \
or electrical noise.
Database file error
If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file\
 into the product and
turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database f\
ile using some of the
memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cann\
ot operate the product
until the process is completed. 
If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer usin\
g PlayMemories Home,
and then format the memory card using this product.
Do not use/store the product in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become\
 deformed and
this may cause a malfunction.
Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a \
malfunction.
In a location subject to rocking vibration
Near strong magnetic place
In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause \
the product to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
In places with high humidity
This may cause the lens to mold.
On storing
Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the \
camera. To prevent
dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body\
 cap before attaching it 
						

							to the camera.
Precaution on carrying
Do not carry the camera with the tripod attached. This may cause the tri\
pod socket hole to
break.
On operating temperatures
Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C a\
nd 40°C (32 °F and 104
°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not r\
ecommended.
On moisture condensation
If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moist\
ure may condense
inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the
product.
To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly fro\
m a cold to a warm
location, first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from \
entering. Wait for about an
hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temper\
ature.
If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the product and wait about an \
hour for the moisture
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining \
inside the lens, you
will be unable to record clear images.
On image data compatibility
This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) un\
iversal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Indu\
stries Association).Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and pla\
yback of images
recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guarante\
ed.
Notes on playing movies on other devices
XAVC S movies can be played back only on XAVC S-supported devices.
On the monitor, viewfinder and lens
Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it, wipe it with a\
 soft cloth. If the monitor
stays wet, the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate. This ma\
y cause a
malfunction.
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints\
 on the lens. Wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force.
Do not carry the camera by the monitor.
When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or an\
y other objects
caught in the lens. 
						

							Notes on the flash
Do not cover the flash with your fingers.
Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on\
 it.
If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malf\
unction.
When pushing down the flash unit, be careful not to catch your fingers.
Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others
When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to per\
form the following
operation to protect private information.Select [Setting Reset] → [Initialize] → [OK] → [OK].
Notes on location information
If you upload and share an image tagged with a location, you may acciden\
tally reveal the
information to a third party. To prevent third parties from obtaining yo\
ur location information, set
[
Loc. Info. Link Set.] to [Off] before shooting images.
[447] Precautions/This product
On cleaning
Cleaning the lens, finder and flash
Wipe the lens, finder and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints\
, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thin\
ner, or benzine.
When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially availabl\
e blower. In case
of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tis\
sue paper slightly
moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the\
 center to the outside.
Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.
Cleaning the flash
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may c\
ause dirt on the flash
surface to start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft \
cloth to remove dirt or
dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera body
Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount, such as a l\
ens signal contact. To