Sony Nex 6 User Manual

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Checking the functions available
Help Guide DisplayTurns the Help Guide on or off.
(On/Off)
Power SaveSets the level of the power saving feature.
(Max/Standard)
Power Saving Start 
TimeSets the time to turn the camera to the power save 
mode.
(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)
LCD BrightnessSets the brightness of the LCD screen.
(Manual/Sunny Weather)
Viewfinder Bright.Sets the brightness of an Electronic Viewfinder.
(Auto/Manual)
Display ColorSelects the color of the LCD screen....

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* This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Do not use an 
Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If an Eye-Fi card is inserted in 
the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off].
Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were 
purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions 
where you purchased the card. Folder NameSelects the folder name format in which the still image 
is stored.
(Standard Form/Date Form)...

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Checking the functions available
Functions available for each shooting mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the 
function is not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
 The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting 
mode.
Shoot ModeExposure 
Comp.Self-timerCont. 
ShootingFace 
DetectionPicture Effect
 (Intelligent...

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64Flash modes available
The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions 
selected.
In the table below,   indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the 
function is not available.
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
* The camera emits flash light in slow synchro mode if the flash is necessary.
**  The [Wireless] setting cannot be used with the camera’s internal flash.
 The flash modes may be limited also by conditions other than...

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Importing images to the computer
Importing images to the computer
Installing the software
To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided 
with CD-ROM (supplied):
 “Image Data Converter”
You can open RAW format image files.
 “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only)
You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your 
computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to 
enhance the images you have shot.
 Log on as Administrator.
 Use...

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xMac
The following computer environment is recommended when using the 
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) 
into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
 If the installation menu does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For 
Windows XP: [My Computer]) t  (PMHOME) t [Install.exe].
 If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the 
instructions that appear on the screen to proceed...

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Importing images to the computer
What you can do with the supplied software
x“PlayMemories Home”
With “PlayMemories Home,” you can do the following:
 You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and display 
them on the computer.
 You can trim and resize images.
 You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to 
view them.
 You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail 
attachments and change the shooting date.
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 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play 
back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied 
with the Mac computer.
 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 
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Adding functions to the camera
Adding functions to the camera
Adding functions to the camera
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....

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xDownloading the application
xLaunching the downloaded application
1Access the application downloading website.http://www.sony.net/pmca
 Use Internet Explorer 8 or 9 for Windows, and Safari 5 for Mac.
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.
1Select MENU t [Application] t desired application to...