Sony A 6500 Manual

							For viewfinder*:
Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder.Note
If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level\
 error will be great.
The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the\
 inclination is corrected by the
level.
[11] Preparing the camera
Checking the camera and the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions)
NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (1)
This screen mode is available only in the setting for [Monitor].*
Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropria\
te one that matches your
country/region.* 
						

							Micro USB Cable (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Eyepiece cup (1)
Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)
Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
Instruction Manual (1)
Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)
[12] Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
Inserting/removing the battery pack
Open the battery/memory card cover.1 
						

							To remove the battery pack
Turn off the camera and press lock lever (A), then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to
drop the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery
until the battery locks into place.2
Close the cover.
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							[13] Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the
camera
Turn the power off.1
Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (su\
pplied)
using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to th\
e wall outlet
(wall socket).
Charge lamp on the camera (orange)
Lit: Charging 
Off: Charging finished 
Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the came\
ra is not within
the proper temperature rangeCharging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 mi\
n.
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery p\
ack at a
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending\
 on conditions of
use and circumstances.
The charge lamp turns off when charging is completed.
If the charge lamp lights up and then immediately turns off, the battery\
 pack is fully
charged.
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							Note
If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, r\
emove the battery pack or
disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re-insert it to rechar\
ge.
If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connecte\
d to the wall outlet (wall
socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because th\
e temperature is outside the
recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate\
 range, the charging
resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperatur\
e of between 10°C to
30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the supplied or reco\
mmended AC Adaptor/battery
charger. If any malfunction occurs while using this product, disconnect \
the plug from the wall outlet
(wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. If you \
use the product with a charge
lamp, note that the product is not disconnected from the power source ev\
en when the lamp turns off.
When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has no\
t been used for a long
time, the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged. If \
this happens, remove the
battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re-ins\
ert it to recharge.
Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using \
it if it is already fully charged
or close to fully charged. Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery\
 performance.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outle\
t (wall socket).
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (\
supplied) and AC
Adaptors (supplied).
[14] Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer u\
sing a micro USB
cable.
Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.1 
						

							Note
If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected t\
o a power source, the laptop
battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop \
computer for an extended
period of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sl\
eep mode when a USB
connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Doi\
ng so may cause a
malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking\
 the computer from sleep
mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers.
Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified com\
puter, or a computer
connected through a USB hub.
The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at \
the same time.
[15] Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Battery life and number of recordable images
Note
The above estimates for battery life and number of recordable images app\
ly when the battery pack
has been fully charged. The battery life and number of images may decrea\
se depending on the
conditions of use.
The battery life and number of recordable images are estimates based on \
shooting under the
following conditions:Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).\
Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (sold separately)
Using a Sony SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class 3 (
) (sold separately)
[Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0]
Battery life Number of images
Shooting (still images) Screen mode
‐ Approx. 350
Viewfinder mode ‐ Approx. 310
Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 70 min.
‐
Viewfinder mode Approx. 65 min. ‐
Continuous shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 105 min.
‐
Viewfinder mode Approx. 105 min. ‐ 
						

							[Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0]
[Display Quality]: [Standard]
The numbers for “Shooting (still images)” are based on the CIPA \
standard and shooting under the
following conditions: 
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) DISP: [Display All Info.]
Focus Mode: [Automatic AF]
One picture is taken every 30 seconds.
The flash strobes once for every two pictures.
The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard a\
nd shooting under the
following conditions: The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M.
Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on repeated shooting, zoo\
ming, shooting stand-by,
turning on/off, etc.
Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life based on non-stop shooting \
until the limit (29 minutes)
has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) but\
ton again. Other
functions, such as zooming, are not operated.
[16] Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is\
 supplied from a wall
outlet (wall socket). This conserves the cameras battery power.
Note
The camera will not activate if there is no remaining battery. Insert a \
sufficiently charged battery pack
into the camera.
If you use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (\
wall socket), make sure that
the icon (
) is displayed on the monitor.
Do not remove the battery pack while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). If you
remove the battery pack, the camera will be turned off.
Do not remove the battery pack while the access lamp is lit. The data in the memory card may be
damaged.
Insert the battery pack into the camera.1
Connect the camera to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a micro USB c\
able
(supplied) and an AC adaptor (supplied).
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							As long as the power is on, the battery pack will not be charged even if\
 the camera is connected to
the AC Adaptor.
Under certain conditions, power may be supplied from the battery pack su\
pplementarily even if you
are using the AC adaptor.
Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall ou\
tlet (wall socket). Before
you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off the camera.
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recordin\
g time may be shortened
while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket).
When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully \
charged before use. Also, be
careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use.
[17] Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Notes on the battery pack
Notes on using the battery pack
Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product.
The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some \
operating or
environmental conditions.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-r\
esistant.
Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car \
or under direct
sunlight.
Charging the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the fi\
rst time.
The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do \
not use it. Charge the
battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not mis\
s any opportunities
to shoot images.
Do not charge battery packs except battery packs specified for this prod\
uct. Doing so can
result in leaks, overheating, explosions, electric shocks, burns, or inj\
uries.
If the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged, r\
emove the battery
pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then reinsert it to\
 recharge.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of betw\
een 10 °C and
30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectiv\
ely charged in temperatures
outside this range.
When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connecte\
d to a power
source, the laptop’s battery charge may decrease. Do not charge this \
product using the
laptop computer for too long.
Do not turn on/restart a computer, wake a computer from sleep mode, or t\
urn off a computer
while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable. Doing so \
may cause a 
						

							malfunction of this product. Disconnect the product and the computer bef\
ore performing the
above operations.
We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self-built or modified c\
omputer.
When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outle\
t (wall socket) or
disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Not doing so may result in a s\
horter battery life.
Remaining battery indicator
The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen.
A: Battery level high
B: Battery exhausted
It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to\
 appear.
The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some \
operating or
environmental conditions.
If the remaining battery indicator does not appear on the screen, press \
the DISP (Display
Setting) button to display it.
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 150 minutes using the AC adaptor (su\
pplied).
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery p\
ack at a temperature
of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditio\
ns of use and circumstances.
Effective use of the battery pack
Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in col\
d places, the
operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer batter\
y pack use, we
recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to \
warm it up, and
insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there\
 are any metal objects
such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit.
The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuou\
s shooting function
frequently, turn the power on/off frequently, or set the monitor very br\
ight.
We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before\
 taking the actual
shots.
If the battery terminal is dirty, you may not be able to turn on the pro\
duct or the battery pack
may not be properly charged. In that case, clean the battery by lightly \
wiping off any dust
using a soft cloth or a cotton swab.
How 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. Store the battery in a co\
ol, dry place after
removing it from the camera. 
						

							On battery life
The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or \
use the same battery for
a long period, the battery capacity decreases gradually. If the availabl\
e time 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 which each battery pack is used.
[18] Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
Notes on charging the battery pack
The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect wit\
h other electronic
devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor.
If the products charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pac\
k being charged,
and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.  
If the charge lamp
flashes again, this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack\
 other than the
specified type has been inserted.

 
Check that the battery pack is the specified type. 
If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, repl\
ace it with a new or
different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging corr\
ectly. If the newly
inserted battery is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery \
may be faulty.
If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the pr\
oduct and the wall
outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging has stopped tempora\
rily and is on standby.
Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperat\
ure is outside of
the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to t\
he appropriate
range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the
battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (5\
0°F to 86°F).
[19] Preparing the camera
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting/removing a memory card
Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the product.\
 Open the battery/memory card cover.
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