Sony Nex 6 User Manual

							
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NEX-6
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
E-mount
Preparing the camera
Mastering the basic operation
Using the recording functions
Using the playback functions
Checking the functions available
Importing images to the computer
Adding functions to the camera
Connecting the camera to a network
Others

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Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the 
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer 
regarding this product.
Model No. NEX-6
Serial No.  ______________________________
Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D
Serial No.  ______________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW 
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the 
proper configuration for the power outlet.
English
WARNING 
						

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[Battery packIf the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical 
burns. Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
 Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as 
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
 Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery 
terminals.
 Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a 
car parked in the sun.
 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that 
can charge the battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
[AC AdaptorUse the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC 
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while 
using the apparatus.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera 
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
CAUTION 
						

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[RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESLithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used 
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest 
you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, 
call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
[Battery pack and lens (If lens supplied)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines 
in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. 
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
For Customers in the U.S.A. 
						

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If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
[Regulatory Information
This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna 
or transmitter.
[CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual 
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
[Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the 
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY
Model No.: NEX-6
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. 
						

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an 
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry 
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain 
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more 
than that necessary for successful communication.
[Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU DirectivesThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee 
documents.
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera 
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the 
Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the R&TTE 
Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
[AttentionThe electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound 
of this unit.
[NoticeIf static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), 
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) 
again.
For Customers in Canada
For Customers in Europe 
						

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[Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other European countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to 
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling 
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural 
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, 
please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product.
[Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a 
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are 
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the 
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a 
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by 
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over 
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical 
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the 
product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and 
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an   or   
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the 
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you 
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom 
						

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Use of the RLAN network is governed: - with respect to private use, by the Legislative 
Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 
104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 
indicates when free use is permitted; - with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN 
access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, 
and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of 
the Code of electronic communications.
Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area with in a radius of 
20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund, Svalbard. 
[NoteAll Wireless function designated for the NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera are 
applicable in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, France, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, 
Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China.
Caution if using the camera in Italy
Caution if using the camera in Norway
For Customers in Singapore
For customers who purchased their camera from a store 
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9 Table of contents
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items  ............................................11
Identifying parts  ................................................................12
Charging the battery pack  ................................................16
Attaching/removing the lens  .............................................21
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................23
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter adjustment)  ..................25
Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup ..............................25
Setting the date and time ..................................................26
Mastering the basic operation
Shooting still images  .........................................................28
Recording movies  .............................................................29
Playing back images  ........................................................30
Deleting images  ................................................................32
Operating the camera .......................................................33
Using the guide function of the camera  ...........................35
Using the recording functions
Zooming ............................................................................ 36
Setting the function using [Photo Creativity]..................... 37
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure 
compensation) .................................................................. 40
Using the self-timer ........................................................... 40
Shooting still images continuously.................................... 41
Changing the screen display (DISP) ................................ 42
Shooting with various shooting modes ............................. 43
Selecting the flash mode .................................................. 48
Setting using the Fn (Function) button.............................. 49
Fixing the exposure using the AEL button ........................ 50
Selecting the image size/record setting ........................... 51
Using the playback functions
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Viewing images on a TV ...................................................  53
Checking the functions available
Menu list ...........................................................................  54
Functions available for each shooting mode ...................  63
Flash modes available......................................................  64
Importing images to the computer
Installing the software.......................................................  65
What you can do with the supplied software ...................  67
Adding functions to the camera
Adding functions to the camera .......................................  69
Connecting the camera to a network
Transferring images to a Smartphone ..............................  71
Connecting to a network ..................................................  72
Saving images to a computer ..........................................  73
Viewing images on a TV ...................................................  74
Others
Checking the number of recordable images ...................  75
List of icons on the LCD screen .......................................  78
Learning more about the camera (αHandbook) .............  82
Troubleshooting................................................................  83
Precautions.......................................................................  88
Specifications ...................................................................  93
Index.................................................................................  99
This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies 
depending on the countries/regions.
Model nameLens
NEX-6 Not supplied
NEX-6L E16 – 50 mm
NEX-6Y E55 – 210 mm and E16 – 50 mm