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.
(Black/White/Blue/Pink)
Wide ImageSelects a method to display wide images.
(Full Screen/Normal)
Playback DisplaySelects the method used to play back portrait images.
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)
HDMI ResolutionSet resolution when connected to HDMI TV.
(Auto/1080p/1080i)
CTRL FOR HDMISets whether or not to operate the camera with a 
“BRAVIA” Sync-compliant TV’s Remote Control.
(On/Off)
USB ConnectionSelects the appropriate USB connection method for 
each computer or USB device connected to the 
camera.
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)
Cleaning ModeAllows you to clean the image sensor.
VersionDisplays the version of the camera and the lens.
Demo ModeSets whether or not to display the demonstration with 
movies.
(On/Off)
InitializeResets the camera to the default settings.
(Reset Default/Factory Reset)
Memory Card Tool
FormatFormats the memory card.
File NumberSelects the method to use to assign file numbers to 
still images and MP4 movies.
(Series/Reset) 
						

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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)
Select Shoot. FolderSelects the recording folder to which still images and 
MP4 movies are recorded.
New FolderCreates a new folder to which still images and MP4 
movies are recorded.
Recover Image DBRepairs the image database file when inconsistencies 
are found.
Display Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies and 
the recordable number of still images on the memory 
card.
Eye-Fi Setup*
Upload SettingsSets whether to use the upload function of the camera 
with an Eye-Fi card.
(On/Off)
Network Settings
WPS PushYou can register the access point to the camera easily 
by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point SettingsYou can register your access point manually.
Edit Device NameYou can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct.
Disp MAC AddressDisplays the MAC address of the camera.
Reset View on 
SmartphoneResets the connecting information for [View on 
Smartphone].
Reset Network SettingsResets all the network settings to default settings. 
						

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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 
Auto)
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SCN (Scene 
Selection)–––
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 (Sweep 
Panorama)––––
M (Manual 
Exposure)–
S (Shutter Priority)
A (Aperture 
Priority)
P (Program Auto)
 (Superior 
Auto)
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Notes 
						

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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 the shooting mode.
 Even if you select a workable flash mode, the flash does not fire unless it is raised.
Shoot ModeFlash OffAutoflashFill-flashSlow Sync.Rear Sync.Wireless
 (Intelligent 
Auto)
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SCN 
(Scene 
Selection)–––
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– *––––
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 (Sweep 
Panorama)–––––
M (Manual 
Exposure)–– **
S (Shutter Priority)–– **
A (Aperture 
Priority)–– **
P (Program Auto)–– **
 (Superior 
Auto)–––
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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 “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images.
 If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased 
before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, “PMB” will be 
overwritten by “PlayMemories Home,” and you may be unable to use some 
functions of “PMB” that were previously available.
 “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.
xWindows
The following computer environment is recommended when using the 
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
*  64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering 
API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Notes
OS (pre-installed)Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/
Windows 7 SP1
“PlayMemories 
Home”CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core 
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or 
faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/
FH)), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (AVC HD PS))
Memory: Windows XP 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is 
recommended), Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 GB or more
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—
approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more
“Image Data 
Converter Ver.4”CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more 
						

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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 with the installation.
2Connect the camera to the computer.
3Click [Install]. Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” and “PlayMemories 
Home” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen.
 When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer 
following the instructions on the screen.
 DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your 
computer.
4Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the 
desktop.
“Image Data Converter”
“PlayMemories Home”
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide”
OS (pre-installed)USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.8
“Image Data Converter”: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8
“Image Data 
Converter Ver.4”CPU: Intel processor, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/
Core 2 Duo
Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more 
						

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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.
 You can print or save still images with the date.
 You can create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD disc or DVD disc from AVCHD 
movies imported to a computer. (An internet connection environment is 
required when a Blu-ray Disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)
For details on “PlayMemories Home,” refer to “PlayMemories Home Help 
Guide”.
Double-click the shortcut of   (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the 
desktop, or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t 
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide].
“PlayMemories Home” support page (English only)
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/
1Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM 
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the 
hard disk icon.
4Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the destination 
folder.
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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 
image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on 
a Blu-ray Disc.
x“Image Data Converter”
With “Image Data Converter,” you can do the following:
 You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various 
corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness.
 You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], 
etc.
 You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer. 
You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file 
format.
 You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded 
by this camera.
 You can rank images in 5 grades.
 You can apply color labels, etc.
For details on “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help.
Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t 
[Image Data Converter Ver.4].
“Image Data Converter” support page (English only)
http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
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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.
xStarting up downloading services
 The application downloading function may not be available in some countries and 
regions. For details, refer to the application downloading website above.
1Access the application 
downloading website.
http://www.sony.net/pmca
 Use Internet Explorer 8 or 9 for 
Windows, and Safari 5 for Mac.
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.
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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 
launch.
To the USB terminal
USB Cable 
(supplied)
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.
Acquire a service account in advance (page 69).