Sony A 6500 Manual

							PC Remote:
Uses “Remote Camera Control” to control this product from the comp\
uter, including such
functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.Note
It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a \
computer when [USB
Connection] is set to [Auto].
[219] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
USB LUN Setting
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.
Menu item details
Multi: 
Normally, use [Multi].
Single: 
Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.
[220] Customizing the camera
Camera settings
USB Power Supply
Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is\
 connected to a
computer or an USB device.
Menu item details
On:
Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product \
is connected to a
computer, etc.
Off: MENU → 
(Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting.1
MENU → 
 (Setup) → [USB Power Supply]  → desired setting.1 
						

							Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the prod\
uct is connected to a
computer, etc. If you use the supplied AC Adaptor, power will be supplie\
d even when [Off] is
selected.Note
Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable.
[221] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
Sets whether to save still images stored in both the camera and the comp\
uter during PC
Remote shooting. This setting is useful when you want to check recorded \
images on the
camera without leaving the camera.
Menu item details
PC Only:
Saves still images only on the computer.
PC+Camera:
Saves still images on the computer and the camera.Note
During PC Remote shooting, you cannot change settings for [Still Img. Save Dest.]. Adjust the
settings before you start shooting.
If you insert a memory card that is not recordable, you cannot shoot sti\
ll images even if you select
[PC+Camera].
If you select [PC+Camera] and you have not inserted a memory card into t\
he camera, you cannot
release the shutter even if [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable].
While you are playing back still images on the camera, you cannot shoot \
using PC Remote.
[222] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
PC Remote: Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the\
 computer, including such functions
as shooting and storing images on the computer.*
MENU →  (Setup) → [PC Remote Settings] → [Still Img. Save Dest.] → desired
setting.1 
						

							Selects the file type for images to be transferred to the computer in PC\
 Remote shooting. 
When shooting still images using PC Remote, the application on the compu\
ter does not display
the image until the image has been completely transferred. When performi\
ng RAW+JPEG
shooting, you can accelerate the display processing speed by transferrin\
g only JPEG images
instead of transferring both RAW and JPEG images.
Menu item details
RAW & JPEG:
Transfers both RAW and JPEG files to the computer.
JPEG Only:
Transfers only JPEG files to the computer.
RAW Only:
Transfers only RAW files to the computer.Note
[RAW+J PC Save Img] can be set only when [Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG].
[223] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
Language 
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages\
.
[224] Customizing the camera
Camera settings
Date/Time Setup
The Clock Set screen is displayed automatically when you turn on this pr\
oduct for the first time
or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has fully discharged. S\
elect this menu when
setting the date and time after the first time.
PC Remote: Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the\
 computer, including such functions
as shooting and storing images on the computer.*
MENU →  (Setup) → [PC Remote Settings] → [RAW+J PC Save Img] → desired
setting.1
MENU → 
(Setup) → [Language]  → desired language.1 
						

							Menu item details
Daylight Savings: 
Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off].
Date/Time: 
Sets the date and time.
Date Format: 
Selects the date and time display format.
Hint
To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged bat\
tery pack, and leave the
product for 24 hours or more with the power off.
If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rech\
argeable backup battery may be
worn out. Consult your service facility.
[225] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
Area Setting
Sets the area where you are using the product.
[226] Customizing the camera
Camera settings
Copyright Info
Writes copyright information onto the still images. MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting.1
MENU → 
(Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area.1MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Copyright Info] → desired setting.1When you select [Set Photographer] or [Set Copyright], a keyboard appears on the
screen. Enter your desired name.
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							Menu item details
Write Copyright Info:
Sets whether to write copyright information. ([On]/[Off])If you select [On], an 
 icon will appear on the shooting screen.
Set Photographer:
Sets the photographer name.
Set Copyright:
Sets the copyright holder name.
Disp. Copyright Info:
Displays the current copyright information. Note
You can only enter alphanumeric characters and symbols for [Set Photographer] and [Set Copyright].
You can enter up to 46 letters.
A 
 icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information.
In order to prevent unauthorized use of [Copyright Info], be sure to clear the [Set Photographer] and
[Set Copyright] columns before lending out or handing over your camera.
Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info].
[227] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
Version
Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version wh\
en updates for this
product’s software are released, etc.
Also displays the version of the lens if a lens compatible with software\
 updates is attached.
Also displays the version of the adaptor if an adaptor compatible with s\
oftware updates is
attached.
Note
Updating can be performed only when the battery level is  (3 remaining battery bars) or more.
The use of a sufficiently charged battery or the AC Adaptor (sold separ\
ately) is recommended.
MENU →  (Setup) → [Version].1 
						

							[228] Customizing the cameraCamera settings
Certification Logo (For some models only)
Displays some of the certification logos for this product.
[229] Customizing the camera
Camera settings
Demo Mode
The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically\
(demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain t\
ime. Normally select
[Off].
Menu item details
On:
The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is \
not operated for about
one minute. Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back. 
Set the view mode to [AVCHD View], and protect the movie file with the o\
ldest recorded date
and time.
Off:
Does not show the demonstration.Note
You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC Adaptor\
 (supplied).
Even if [On] is selected, the product does not start a demonstration if \
there is no movie file on the
memory card.
When [On] is selected, the product does not switch to power save mode.
[230] Customizing the cameraInitializing the camera
MENU →
(Setup) → [Certification Logo].1
MENU → 
(Setup) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting.1 
						

							Setting Reset
Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded
images are retained.
Menu item details
Camera Settings Reset:
Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings.
Initialize:
Initializes all the settings to the default settings.Note
Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting.
When you perform [Initialize], downloaded applications on the product ma\
y be uninstalled. To use
these applications again, re-install them.
The value set with [AF Micro Adj.] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize]
is performed.
[231] Using wireless functionsConnecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
Using the smartphone application PlayMemories Mobile, you can shoot an i\
mage while
controlling the camera using a smartphone or transfer the images recorde\
d on the camera to
the smartphone. Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile\
 from your
smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already ins\
talled on your smartphone,
be sure to update it to the latest version. 
For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/
).
Note
Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or scre\
en displays are subject to
change without notice.
MENU → (Setup) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting.1 
						

							[232] Using wireless functionsConnecting this product and a Smartphone
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone
(NFC One-touch remote)
You can connect this product to an NFC-enabled Android smartphone by tou\
ching them
together and then operate the product using the smartphone. 
About “NFC”
NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication betw\
een various
devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with
just a touch on the designated touch-point.NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-r\
ange wireless
communication technology.
Activate the NFC function of the smartphone.1
Switch this product to shooting mode.The NFC function is available only when the 
 (N mark) is displayed on the screen.
2
Touch the smartphone to the product.
The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile la\
unches.
You can shoot an image by remote control while checking the composition \
of the
image on the smartphone screen.
Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories M\
obile
launches.
3 
						

							Note
If you cannot make a connection, do as the following:Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone, and then move the smartph\
one slowly toward
the 
 (N mark) of this product.
If the smartphone is in a case, remove it.
If the product is in a case, remove it.
Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone.
Check whether [Smart Remote Embedded] is assigned to [One-touch(NFC)].
Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi \
communications use the
same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be imp\
roved by turning off the
Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location infor\
mation interlocking function is
not available.
When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller, the mo\
nitor of the product
becomes darker. Also, you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the \
still images or movies.
When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set
[Airplane Mode] to [Off].
If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in \
playback mode, the
displayed image is sent to the smartphone.
[233] Using wireless functionsConnecting this product and a Smartphone
Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone
(QR code)
You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your sm\
artphone to the
camera using the QR code.
MENU → 
 (Application) → [Application List] → [Smart Remote Embedded].
QR code (A) and the SSID (B) are displayed on the monitor of this product.1 
						

							Hint
Once the QR code has been read, this products SSID (DIRECT-xxxx) and \
password are registered
Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and select [Scan QR Code of the
Camera].2
Select [OK] on the smartphone screen.When a message is displayed, select [OK] again.3
Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smart\
phone.
Once the QR code has been read, a message [Connect with the camera?] will be
displayed on the monitor of the smartphone.
4
Select [OK] on the smartphone screen.
The smartphone is connected to the product.You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the compositi\
on of the
image on the smartphone screen.5