Sony A 6500 Manual

							[253] PlayMemories Camera AppsInstalling the applications
Downloading applications directly to the product
using the Wi-Fi function
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connectin\
g to a computer.
Acquire a service account in advance.Note
If MENU →  (Wireless) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [Access Point Set.] → access point to be connected
→ [IP Address Setting] is set to [Manual], change the setting to [Auto].
[254] PlayMemories Camera AppsStarting the applications
Launching the downloaded application (Application
List)
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application down\
load website
PlayMemories Camera Apps.
Hint
How to launch the applications faster
Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications ordisplay application list only by pressing the custom key during the shoo\
ting information screen is
displayed.
[255] PlayMemories Camera AppsStarting the applications
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]
MENU → (Application) → [Application List] → (PlayMemories Camera Apps),
then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications.1
MENU → 
(Application) → [Application List] → desired application to launch.1 
						

							You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this \
product by touching an
NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product. If the application you ca\
ll up has a feature
that works with the smartphone, the product and the smartphone will be c\
onnected via Wi-Fi. 
To
use this function, register the desired application in advance.
Note
When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will no\
t launch even if you touch
the smartphone to the product.
When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application\
 does not work with a
smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemo\
ries Mobile without
performing an operation. If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile, the sma\
rtphone stays in standby
connection status.
[Smart Remote Embedded] is assigned to [One-touch(NFC)] as a default setting.
[256] PlayMemories Camera AppsManaging the applications
Uninstalling applications
You can uninstall applications from this product. MENU → 
(Wireless) → [One-touch(NFC)] → desired application.1
Switch this product to shooting mode, then touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to
the 
 (N mark) on the product for 1-2 seconds.
PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone, and the application you \
have
registered launches on this product.
2
MENU → 
(Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] →
[Manage and Remove].1
Select the application to be uninstalled.
2Select 
 to uninstall the application.3 
						

							The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the ap\
plication download
website.
[257] PlayMemories Camera Apps
Managing the applications
Changing the order of applications
You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on th\
is product.
[258] PlayMemories Camera Apps
Managing the applications
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories
Camera Apps
The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that \
is registered on the product
is displayed.
[259] Using a computer
Recommended computer environment
MENU →(Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] →
[Sort].1
Select the application of which you want to change the order.
2Select the destination.
3
MENU →
(Application) → [Application List] → [Application Management] →
[Display Account Information].1 
						

							You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from \
the following URL:
http://www.sony.net/pcenv/
[260] Using a computer
Software for Mac computers
For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Wireless Auto Import
“Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer\
 and want to import images
to the computer using Wi-Fi function. Download the software from the URL\
 above, and install it
on your Mac computer. 
For details, see Help for “Wireless Auto Import.”Note
The software that can be used varies depending on the region.
[261] Using a computerImporting images for use on a computer
PlayMemories Home
With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer.
You can play back the images imported to your computer.
You can share your images using PlayMemories Online.
You can edit movies such as by cutting or merging.
You can add various effects such as BGM and subtitles to movies.
You can change the playback speed of movies and slow-motion movies.
Also for Windows, you can do the following: You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date t\
o view them. 
						

							You can edit and correct images, such as by trimming and resizing.
You can create a disc from movies imported to a computer. 
Blu-ray discs or AVCHD discs can be created from XAVC S-format movies.
You can upload images to a network service. (An Internet connection is \
required.)
You can import images recorded with location information to a computer a\
nd view them on a
map.
For other details, please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home.
[262] Using a computer
Importing images for use on a computer
Installing PlayMemories Home
Using your computers Internet browser, go to the URL below and download\
PlayMemories Home by following the on-screen instructions.
http://www.sony.net/pm/
An Internet connection is required.
For detailed instructions, visit the PlayMemories Home support page (En\
glish only). 
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/
1
Connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable (supplie\
d), then
turn the product on. New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home. Even if PlayMemories Ho\
me
has already been installed on your computer, connect this product and yo\
ur computer
again.
Do not remove the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the\
 camera is in
operation or the access screen is displayed. Doing so may damage the dat\
a.
A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal 
B: To the USB jack of the computer
2 
						

							Note
Log on as Administrator.
It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmat\
ion message appears,
restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environm\
ent.
[263] Using a computerImporting images for use on a computer
Connecting the camera to a computer
Insert a fully charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the came\
ra to a wall
outlet (wall socket) using an AC Adaptor (sold separately).1Turn on the camera and the computer.
2Check that [USB Connection] under 
 (Setup) is set to [Mass Storage].3
Connect the camera to the computer using the micro USB cable (supplied)\
 (A).
When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time, the proc\
edure for
recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer. Wait unt\
il the
procedure is finished.
If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable wh\
en [USB
Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer. (Default setting:
[On])
4 
						

							[264] Using a computerImporting images for use on a computer
Importing images to the computer without using
PlayMemories Home
PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on Pla\
yMemories Home
functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home.
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For
Windows)
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between t\
his product and a
computer, click [Open folder to view files] → [OK] → [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT]. Then copy the
desired images to the computer.
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For
Mac)
Connect the product to your Mac computer. Double-click the newly recogni\
zed icon on the
desktop → the folder in which the image you want to import is stored. Then drag a\
nd drop the
image file on to the hard disk icon.Note
For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to the co\
mputer, use
PlayMemories Home.
Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD or XAVC S movie files/folders fro\
m the connected
computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete\
 or copy AVCHD
movies or XAVC S movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is no\
t held liable for
consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
[265] Using a computerImporting images for use on a computer
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
Perform steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the micro USB cable. 
						

							Removing a memory card.
Turning off the product.
Note
On Mac computers, drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon i\
nto the “Trash” icon. The
camera will be disconnected from the computer.
On Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnection icon may not appear.\
 In that case, you can
skip the steps above.
Do not remove the micro USB cable from the camera while the access lamp \
is lit. The data may be
damaged.
[266] Using a computerDeveloping RAW images (Image Data Converter)
Image Data Converter
With Image Data Converter, you can do the following: You can print and edit images recorded in RAW format with various correc\
tions, such as
tone curve and sharpness.
You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc.
You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer.
You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the gene\
ral file format.
You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by t\
his product.
You can rank images in five grades.
You can apply color labels.
[267] Using a computer
Developing RAW images (Image Data Converter)
Installing Image Data Converter
Click  (Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media ) in the taskbar.1 Click the displayed message.
2
Download and install the software by accessing the following URL.
1 
						

							Note
Log on as Administrator.
[268] Using a computerControlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control)
Remote Camera Control
When using Remote Camera Control, the following operations are available\
 on your computer.Changing this product’s settings and shooting.
Recording images directly to the computer.
Performing interval timer shooting.
Use these functions after selecting MENU → 
 (Setup) → [USB Connection] → [PC
Remote]. For details on how to use Remote Camera Control, refer to the H\
elp.
[269] Using a computer
Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control)
Installing Remote Camera Control
Download and install the software by accessing the following URL:
Windows:  
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
Mac: 
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
[270] Using a computerCreating a movie disc
Windows
 
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
 
Mac 
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 
						

							Selecting a disc to be created
You can create a disc that can be played back on other devices from a mo\
vie recorded on this
camera. 
What devices can play back the disc depends on the disc type. Select a d\
isc type suitable for
the playback devices you will be using. 
Depending on the movie type, the movie format may be converted when crea\
ting a disc.
High-definition image quality (HD) (Blu-ray Disc) 
High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on a Blu-ray\
 Disc, creating a high-
definition image quality (HD) disc. 
A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer-duration high-definition ima\
ge quality (HD) movies
than DVD discs. 
Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) 
Players: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, Play\
Station 3, etc.)
High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc)  
High-definition image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media\
 such as DVD-R
discs, creating a high-definition image quality (HD) disc. 
Writable movie formats: XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 (AVC) 
Players: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc players, Play\
Station 3, etc.) 
You cannot play these kinds of discs on ordinary DVD players.
Standard definition image quality (STD)  
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies converted from high-def\
inition image quality
(HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD-R discs, creating\
 a standard image
quality (STD) disc. 
Writable movie formats: AVCHD 
Players: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD players, computers that can\
 play back DVD
discs, etc.)
Hint
You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home. 
BD-R/DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL : Non-rewritable 
BD-RE/DVD-RW/DVD+RW : Rewritable 
Additional recording is not possible.
Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of \
the “PlayStation 3” system software.
Note