Sony A6000 User Guide

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xRemoving the lens
 If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to 
a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the 
shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it is turned off, due to 
the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. 
However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty...

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Setting the clock
1Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to ON.The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the 
first time.
 It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press 
z on the control wheel.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the 
on-screen instructions, then press z.
4Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format], 
then press z.
 When setting [Date/Time], midnight is 12:00...

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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction.
 When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the camera 
operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be 
recorded when movie recording is finished.
 For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Number of still 
images and recordable time of movies” (page 29). When movie recording is 
finished, you can restart recording...

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xSelecting next/previous image
Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by 
turning the control wheel. Press z in the center of the control wheel to view 
movies.
xDeleting an image
1Press the  (Delete) button.
2Select [Delete] with v on the control wheel, then press z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
Viewing images
1Press the   (Playback) button.
 (Delete)
Control wheel
 (Playback)
Select images:
B (next)/b (previous) or turn...

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GBxControl wheel
DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display.
ISO (ISO): Allows you to set the sensitivity based on the brightness.
 (Image Index): Allows you to view multiple images in a single-image 
screen at the same time.
 (Photo Creativity): Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and 
shoot creative images easily.
 (Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness 
for the entire image.
 (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting...

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The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and 
movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for 
importing AVCHD movies to your computer.
 You can download Image Data Converter (RAW image editing software) or 
Remote Camera Control, etc. by performing the following procedure: 
Connect the camera to your computer t launch PlayMemories Home t 
click [Notifications].
 An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home.
 An Internet connection...

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xSystem requirements
You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL:
www.sony.net/pcenv/
xInstalling PlayMemories Home on a computer
 Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the 
operating screen or the accessing screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the 
data.
 To disconnect the camera from the computer, click   on the tasktray, then click 
(disconnect icon). For Windows Vista, click   on the tasktray.
1Using the Internet browser on...

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You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the 
application download website   (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the 
Internet.
http://www.sony.net/pmca
 After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an 
NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the   (N mark) on the camera, using 
the [One-touch(NFC)] function.
 The application downloading function may not be available in some countries and 
regions. For details, refer to the application downloading...

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The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the memory card.
xStill images
[  Image Size]: [L: 24M]
When [  Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]*
* When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more 
pictures than shown above. (Except when [  Quality] is set to [RAW].)
xMovies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are 
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 The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR 
(Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts the image quality depending on 
the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer 
but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image quality/size settings.
Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080...