Sony Nex 6 User Manual

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Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 10). The accessories 
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity.
xComes with all models
 Camera (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not 
supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be 
supplied with your camera. Use the 
appropriate one that matches your 
country/region.
 Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FW50 (1)
 Micro USB cable (1)
 AC adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/
UB10C/UB10D (1)
 Shoulder strap (1) Eyepiece cup (1)
 Shoe Cap (1) (Attached on the 
camera)

– Application Software for 
αcamera
–α Handbook
 Instruction Manual (This manual) 
(1)xNEX-6
 Body cap (1) (attached to the 
camera)
xNEX-6L
 E16 – 50 mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1) (attached to the 
camera)
xNEX-6Y
 E16 – 50 mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1) (attached to the 
camera)
 E55 – 210 mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens 
hood (1) 
						

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
When the lens is removed
AFlash (48)
BShutter button (29)
CHook for shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap to prevent 
damage caused by dropping the 
camera.
DFn (Function) button (49)
ERemote sensor
FON/OFF (Power) switch (26)
GAF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/
Smile Shutter lamp
HMulti Interface Shoe
1) 2)
IMicrophone3)
JLens (21)
KLens release button (22)
LMount
MImage sensor
4)
NLens contacts4)
1)For details on compatible 
accessories of the Multi Interface 
Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your 
area, or consult your Sony dealer or 
local authorized Sony service 
facility. Accessories for the 
Accessory Shoe can also be used. 
Operations with other 
manufactures’ accessories are not 
guaranteed.
2)Accessories for the Auto-lock 
Accessory Shoe can also be attached 
using the Shoe Adaptor (sold 
separately).
3)Do not cover this part during movie 
recording.
4)Do not touch this part directly. 
						

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AImage sensor position mark
BViewfinder (25)
CEyepiece cup (25)
 Not attached to the camera at the 
factory.
DEye sensor
EWi-Fi sensor (built-in)
FCharge lamp
GMicro USB terminal
HHDMI terminal (53)
ILCD screen
You can adjust the LCD screen to 
an easily viewable angle and shoot 
from any position.
J (Flash pop-up) button (48)K (Playback) button (30)
LMode dial (43)
MControl dial (34)
NMOVIE button (29)
OAEL button (50)
PSoft key A (34)
QControl wheel (33)
RSoft key C (34)
SSoft key B (34)
TDiopter-adjustment dial (25) 
						

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ABattery/memory card cover (16, 
23)
BAccess lamp (24)
CMemory card insertion slot (23)
DBattery compartment (16)
EConnection plate cover
Use this when using an AC-PW20 
AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Insert the connection plate into the 
battery compartment, and then pass 
the cord through the connection 
plate cover as shown below.
 Make sure that the cord is not 
pinched when you close the 
cover.
FTripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw length 
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 
You will be unable to firmly 
secure the camera to tripods 
using screws longer than 5.5 mm 
(7/32 inch), and may damage the 
camera.
GSpeaker
xLens
See page 96 on the specifications of 
the lenses.
E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.6 
OSS (supplied with 
NEX-6L/NEX-6Y)
AZooming/Focusing ring
BZooming lever
CMounting index
DLens contacts
1)
1)Do not touch this part directly. 
						

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E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS 
(supplied with NEX-6Y)
AFocusing ring
BZooming ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts
1)
FMounting index
1)Do not touch this part directly. 
						

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Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been 
fully depleted. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully 
charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not 
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again 
before you shoot.
1Set the power switch to OFF.
2Open the cover by sliding the 
lever.
3Insert the battery pack 
completely, using the tip of 
the battery to press the lock 
lever.
Lock lever 
						

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4Close the cover.
5Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using 
the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor 
to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error or 
charging temporarily stopped 
because the temperature is 
outside the recommended 
range.
The charge lamp lights orange, and 
charging starts.
 Set the power switch to OFF while 
charging the battery. If the power 
switch is set to ON, the camera 
cannot charge the battery.
 When the charge lamp flashes, 
remove and re-insert the battery 
pack.
Power cord 
(Mains lead) 
						

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 If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the 
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped 
because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature 
gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend 
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C 
(50 ºF and 86 ºF).
 The charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time, 
or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the 
battery pack and re-insert it, and then charge the battery pack.
 Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when 
it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of 
the battery pack.
 When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall 
socket).
 Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) 
and AC Adaptor (supplied).
xCharging time
The charging time is approximately 280 min. using the AC Adaptor 
(supplied).
 The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a 
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions 
of use and circumstances.
Notes
Notes 
						

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xCharging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using 
a micro USB cable.
 Note the following points when charging via a computer:
– If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power 
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the camera connected to 
a computer for an extended period of time.
– Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from 
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer 
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or 
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the 
camera from the computer.
– We do not guarantee operation with all computers. No guarantees are made for 
charging using a custom-built computer, a modified computer, or charging via a 
USB hub. You may not be able to operate the camera properly, depending on the 
types of USB devices you are using at the same time.
Notes
zUsing your camera abroad — Power source
You can use your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the 
power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a 
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xChecking the remaining battery level
Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on 
the LCD screen.
 The displayed battery power level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
xRemoving the battery pack
Battery level“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  LowYou cannot 
shoot any more 
image.
Notes
Turn off the camera, make sure that the 
access lamp is not lit, slide the lock lever 
in the direction of the arrow, and pull out 
the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the 
battery pack.
Access lamp
zWhat is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions 
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. 
Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent 
figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.
Lock lever