Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexConnecting the camera to the 
computer
1
Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the 
camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor 
(sold separately).
2 Turn on the camera and the computer.
3 Connect the camera to your computer.
When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a 
program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
“PlayMemories Home” allows you to...

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1
Connect the camera to your Mac computer first. Double-click the newly 
recognized icon on the desktop  t the folder where the images you want 
to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3Double-click the hard disk icon  t the desired image file in the folder 
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
Complete steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCreating a movie disc
Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your 
disc player.
There are two ways to create a movie disc. Use “PlayMemories Home” on your 
computer or create a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder.
* You can create a disc if you reduce the image quality using “PlayMemories Home.”
Disc type/usageRecord setting availablePlayer
PSFXFH
You can keep high-definition 
image quality...

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexCharacteristics of each type of disc
Disc type/usageDescription
High-definition image quality 
(HD) A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition 
image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than 
DVD discs.
High-definition image quality 
(HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be 
recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a 
high definition image quality (HD) disc is created.
 You can play a high definition...

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You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD recording disc from 
AVCHD movies imported to a computer using the software “PlayMemories Home.”
1
Start up [PlayMemories Home] and click   (Create Discs).
2 Select [AVCHD (HD)] from the drop-down list for selecting a disc.
3 Select the AVCHD movies you want to write.
4 Click [Add].
 You can also add movies by a drag and drop operation.
5Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen....

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You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies 
imported to a computer using supplied software “PlayMemories Home.”
1
Start up [PlayMemories Home] and click   (Create Discs).
2 Select [DVD-Video (STD)] from the drop-down list for selecting a disc.
3 Select the AVCHD movies you want to write.
4 Click [Add].
 You can also add movies by a drag and drop operation.
5Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen....

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexPrinting still images
You can print still images using the following methods.
 Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
 Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software and 
print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print the image. For details, 
see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.”...

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Adding functions to the camera
Adding functions to the camera 
(Application downloading)
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application 
downloading website   (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, 
the following functions are available:
 You can control the camera using a Smartphone.
 You can use various effects for shooting images.
 You can upload images to network services directly from the camera....

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 The application downloading function may not be available in some countries and regions. For details, 
refer to the application downloading website above.
Starting up downl oading services
1Access the application downloading website.
http://www.sony.net/pmca
2Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account.
Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the camera.
Notes
Downloading applications
1Access...

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1
Select MENU  t [Application]  t [Application Management]  t [Manage 
and Remove].
2 Select the application to be uninstalled.
3 Select   to uninstall the application.
The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application downloading 
website.
1Select MENU  t [Application]  t [Application Management]  t [Sort].
2 Select the application of which you want to change the order.
3 Select the destination.
1 Select MENU  t...