Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexLaunching the downloaded 
application
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application downloading 
website   (PlayMemories Camera Apps).
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Select MENU  t [Application]  t desired application to launch.
 When using an application which is downloaded from website, you cannot use [Touch Shutter] (NEX-5R 
only).
Notes
zHow to launch the applications faster
Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
 When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever.
 You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level or power runs out 
quickly despite the indicator showing sufficient battery...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack.
 You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50.
 If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp on the camera may 
flash.
 The charge lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about 0.3-second intervals) or slow (about 1.3-second  intervals). If the charge lamp is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe flash does not work.
 Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R).
 You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode:
– [Bracket: Cont.]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection]
– Movie recording
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
 Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe eyes of the subject come out red.
 Activate the [Red Eye Reduction] function (page 132).
 Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash.
Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen.
 This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
The image is blurred.
 The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a 
tripod or the flash is recommended (page 77). [Hand-held...

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Not sure if the OS of the computer is compatible with the camera.
 Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 206).
The computer does not recognize the camera.
 Check that the camera is turned on.
 When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold 
separately).
 Use the USB cable (supplied) for connection.
 Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
 Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]...

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Cannot print images.
 RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using 
“Image Data Converter” on the supplied CD-ROM.
The color of the image is strange.
 When you print the images recorded in [AdobeRGB] mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 or later), the images are printed at a lower saturation.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
 Depending on your printer, the...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe setting is reset without the resetting operation.
 The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. When removing the battery 
pack, make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not lit.
The camera does not work properly.
 Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. 
 If an AC-PW20 AC...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexWarning messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly.
Incompatible battery. Use correct model.
 An incompatible battery pack is being used.
Set Area/Date/Time.
 Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal 
rechargeable battery.
Power insufficient.
 You tried to clean the image sensor ([Cleaning Mode]) when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery pack or use an...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCannot recognize lens. Attach it properly.
 The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is not attached. If the message appears when a lens is 
attached, reattach the lens. If the message appears frequently, check whether the contacts of the lens 
and camera are clean or not.
 When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens]  to [Enable] (page 147).
 The SteadyShot function does not work. You can...