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 easily import images.
For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help 
Guide.”
Importing images to the computer without using “PlayMemories 
Home”
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera 
and a computer, click [Open folder to view files]  t [OK]  t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] 
t  copy the desired images to the computer.
 For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use “PlayMemories Home.”
 When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD movies or folders from the 
connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD 
movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from 
such operations via the computer.
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
Notes
1 To a USB terminal of the computer
2 To the USB terminalUSB cable 
(supplied)
NEX-6:
NEX-5R:
1To a USB terminal of the computer
2 To the USB terminalUSB cable 
(supplied)
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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 operations:
 Disconnecting the USB cable.
 Removing the memory card.
 Turning off the camera.
 Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use  a Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
 With Windows 7, the disconnect icon may not be displayed. In such cases, you can disconnect without 
following the above procedure.
 Do not disconnect the USB cable when the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged.
Importing images to the computer (Mac)
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the task 
bar.
 For Windows 7, click  , and then click  . 
2Click   (Safely remove USB Mass Storage 
Device).Disconnect icon
Notes
zThe software for Mac computers
For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
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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 (HD) Blu-ray Disc playback 
devices
(Sony Blu-ray Disc player, 
PlayStation®3, etc.)
You can keep high-definition 
image quality (HD) (AVCHD 
recording disc) –* –*AVCHD format playback 
devices
(Sony Blu-ray Disc player, 
PlayStation®3, etc.)
You can keep standard definition 
image quality (STD) –* –* –*Ordinary DVD playback 
devices
(DVD player, computer that 
can play DVD, etc.)
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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 image quality (HD) disc 
on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony 
Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot 
play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Standard definition image quality 
(STD) Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted 
from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be 
recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a 
standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
zDiscs you can use with “PlayMemories Home”
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PlayMemories Home.” For Blu-ray Disc, 
see page 215.
 Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software.
 The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Disc typeFeatures
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DLNon-rewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RWRewritable
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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.
 Install “PlayMemories Home” beforehand.
 Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD recording disc.
 It may take a long time to create a disc.
 Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 
24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an 
AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the 
original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray 
Disc.
Creating a Blu-ray Disc
You can create a Blu-ray Disc with AVCHD movies previously imported to a computer. 
Your computer must support the creation of a Blu-ray Disc.
BD-R (non-rewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media can be used to create a Blu-ray 
Disc. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created.
To create Blu-ray Discs with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary 
add-on software. For details, access the following URL:
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/
An Internet connection environment is required to install the add-on software.
See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details.
 To play back a Blu-ray Disc created from movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)] or [50p 28M(PS)] format, a device compatible with AVCHD standard Ver.2.0 is required.
Creating a high definition  image quality (HD) disc 
(AVCHD recording disc)
Notes
Notes
zPlaying AVCHD recording disc on a computer
You can play back the discs using “PlayMemories Home.” Select the DVD drive that hold 
the disc and click [Player for AVCHD] on “PlayMemories Home.”
See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details.
 Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment.
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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.
 Install “PlayMemories Home” beforehand.
 MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc.
 It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD movies are converted to standard definition 
image quality (STD) movies.
 An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first  time.
You can create a disc with a Blu-ray Disc recorder etc.
The disc type you can create depends on the device used.
 For details on creating a disc, refer to the operating instructions that comes with the device used.
Creating a standard definition image quality 
(STD) disc on a computer
Notes
Creating a movie disc with a device other than a 
computer
DeviceDisc type
Blu-ray Disc recorder: You can 
create a Blu-ray Disc or DVD with 
standard image quality (STD). High-definition 
image quality 
(HD)Standard 
definition image 
quality (STD)
HDD recorder, etc.: You can 
create a DVD with standard image 
quality (STD). Standard definition image quality 
(STD)
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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.”
 Printing at a shop You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo 
printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming 
to DPOF, you can make a   (Print order) mark on images in advance in the 
playback mode so that you do not have to reselect the images when you print them out 
at the shop.
 You cannot print RAW images.
 When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
 You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer.
 When you print at a shop, note the followings.
– Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle.
– A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop.
– Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to other media.
– You cannot set the number of prints.
– If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
 The camera is not compatible with “PictBridge.”
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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.
Some applications may be fee-based.
The following computer environments are needed when you download an application 
and add a function to the camera.
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. 
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
The following computer environments are needed when you download an application 
and add a function to the camera.
* 32-bit kernel is not supported.
Recommended computer environment 
(Windows)
OS (pre-installed)
Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/Windows 7 
SP1
Browser Internet Explorer 8* or 9*
Disk space required 
for installation Approx. 10 MB
Display 1024 × 768 dots or more
Recommended computer environment (Mac)
OS (pre-installed)Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6, v10.7*
CPU Intel processor
Browser Safari 5
Disk space required 
for installation Approx. 10 MB
Display 1024 × 768 dots or more
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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 the application downloading website.
http://www.sony.net/pmca
2Select the desired application and download 
the application to the camera following the 
instructions on the screen.
Connect the computer and the camera using the micro 
USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the 
screen.
1 To a USB terminal of the computer
USB cable 
(supplied)
2 To the USB terminal
zHow to download applications directly using Wi-Fi 
function of the camera
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer.
Select MENU  t [Application]  t   (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the 
instructions on the screen to download applications.
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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 [Application]  t [Application Management]  t [Display 
Account Information].
The account information of “Sony Entertainment Network” which is registered on the camera 
is displayed.
Uninstalling applications
Changing the order of applications
Confirming the account information of 
“PlayMemories Camera Apps”