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Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
How to Use
Before Use
Confirming the operation method
Shooting
Using shooting functions
Viewing
Changing settings
Using Wi-Fi functions
Adding applications to the product
Viewing on computers
Precautions/This product
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting
Notes on use
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Table Of Contents
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Help Guide ILCE-6000 i.....................................................................................................................
Before Use 1......................................................................................................................................
Names of parts 28.......................................................................................................................
Icons and indicators 29................................................................................................................
Using the strap 30.......................................................................................................................
Attaching the eyepiece cup 31....................................................................................................
Adjusting the viewfinder 32..........................................................................................................
In-Camera guide 33.....................................................................................................................
Confirming the operation method 2...................................................................................................
Confirming the operation method 34...........................................................................................
Shooting 3.........................................................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 35..................................................................................................
Selecting a shooting mode 36.....................................................................................................
Using shooting functions 4................................................................................................................
Using the zoom 38.......................................................................................................................
Using the flash 39........................................................................................................................
Selecting a screen display mode 40............................................................................................
Selecting still image size/image quality 41..................................................................................
Adjusting the focus 42.................................................................................................................
Adjusting the exposure 45...........................................................................................................
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) 46......................................................
Selecting the ISO sensitivity 47...................................................................................................
Correcting the brightness or contrast 48.....................................................................................
Adjusting color tones 49..............................................................................................................
Selecting an effect mode 50........................................................................................................
Recording movies 51...................................................................................................................
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 52.........................................................
Setting the other functions of this product 54..............................................................................
Viewing 5...........................................................................................................................................
Viewing still images 57................................................................................................................
Deleting images 58......................................................................................................................
Playing back movies 59...............................................................................................................
Viewing panoramic images 60.....................................................................................................
Printing 61...................................................................................................................................
Using viewing functions 62..........................................................................................................
Viewing images on a TV 63.........................................................................................................
Changing settings 6...........................................................................................................................
Setup menu 64............................................................................................................................
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Using Wi-Fi functions 7......................................................................................................................
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Connecting this product and a Smartphone 67...........................................................................
Adding applications to the product 8...........................................................................................
Controlling this product using a Smartphone 68..........................................................................
Transferring images to a Smartphone 69....................................................................................
Transferring images to a computer 70.........................................................................................
Transferring images to a TV 71...................................................................................................
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 72................................................................................
Adding applications to the product 8.................................................................................................
PlayMemories Camera Apps 73..................................................................................................
Installing the applications 74.......................................................................................................
Starting the applications 75.........................................................................................................
Managing the applications 76......................................................................................................
Viewing on computers 9....................................................................................................................
Recommended computer environment 77..................................................................................
Using the software 78..................................................................................................................
Connecting this product and a computer 79................................................................................
Creating a movie disc 80.............................................................................................................
Precautions/This product 10..............................................................................................................
Precautions 81.............................................................................................................................
Cleaning this product 82..............................................................................................................
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies 83.........................................
Using this product abroad 84.......................................................................................................
Other information 85....................................................................................................................
Trademarks 86............................................................................................................................
If you have problems 11....................................................................................................................
If you have problems 87..............................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 12............................................................................................................................
Battery pack and power 88..........................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 89..................................................................................................
Viewing images 91......................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi 92.......................................................................................................................................
Computers 93..............................................................................................................................
Memory cards 94.........................................................................................................................
Printing 95...................................................................................................................................
Others 96.....................................................................................................................................
Messages 13.....................................................................................................................................
Situations this product has difficulty handling 14...............................................................................
Situations this product has difficulty handling 98.........................................................................
How to Use 15...................................................................................................................................
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Troubleshooting 23............................................................................................................................
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How to Use
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
Before Use
Names of parts
Icons and indicators
Using the strap
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Adjusting the viewfinder
In-Camera guide
Notes on use
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How to Use
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ILCE-6000
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Notes on use
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Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Selecting a shooting mode
Notes on use
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Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Using the flash
Selecting a screen display mode
Selecting still image size/image quality
Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the exposure
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
Correcting the brightness or contrast
Adjusting color tones
Selecting an effect mode
Recording movies
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Setting the other functions of this product
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How to Use
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
Viewing
Viewing still images
Deleting images
Playing back movies
Viewing panoramic images
Printing
Using viewing functions
Viewing images on a TV
Notes on use
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Changing settings
Setup menu
Notes on use
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Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Transferring images to a computer
Transferring images to a TV
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Notes on use
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Adding applications to the product
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Installing the applications
Starting the applications
Managing the applications
Notes on use
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Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
Connecting this product and a computer
Creating a movie disc
Notes on use
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Precautions/This product
Precautions
Cleaning this product
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Other information
Trademarks
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
If you have problems
If you have problems
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting still images/movies
Viewing images
Wi-Fi
Computers
Memory cards
Printing
Others
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
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ILCE-6000
Messages
Messages
Notes on use
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Troubleshooting
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ILCE-6000
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Notes on use
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List of Topics
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6000
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Identifying parts
Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6000L/ILCE -6000Y)
Identifying parts Lens E 55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6000Y)
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
List of focus range finder frames
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)
In-Camera guide
About the [In -Camera Guide]
About the shooting advice
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel
Using MENU items
Using the Fn (Function) button
Using the “Quick Navi”
Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images
Shooting movies
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions
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Intelligent Auto
Superior Auto
MF Assist (still image)
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About Scene Recognition
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
Sweep Panorama
Scene Selection
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure
BULB
Memory recall
Movie
Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Zoom
The zoom features available with this product
Zoom Setting
About zoom scale
Using the flash
Using flash
Flash Mode
Flash Comp.
Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
DISP Button (Finder)
DISP Button (Monitor)
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Quality (still image)
Panorama: Size
Panorama: Direction
Adjusting the focus
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Focal plane phase detection AF
Focus-lock
Manual Focus
Direct manual focus (DMF)
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Focus Magnifier
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Focus Magnif. Time
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Lock- on AF
Using Lock-on AF
Pre-AF (still image)
Eye- Start AF (still image)
AF/MF control
AF Illuminator (still image)
AF Micro Adj.
Disp. cont. AF area
AF w/ shutter (still image)
AF On
Eye AF
AF drive speed (movie)
AF Track Duration (movie)
Measuring the exact distance to the subject
Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Metering Mode
AE lock
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exp.comp.set
Zebra
Exposure Set. Guide
Exposure step
Dial/Wheel Ev Comp
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Cont. Bracket
Single Bracket
WB bracket
DRO Bracket
Bracket order
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
Multi Frame NR
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Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
Auto Review
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Auto HDR
Adjusting color tones
White Balance
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Recording movies
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
Audio Recording
Wind Noise Reduct.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
MOVIE Button
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory
Function Menu Set.
Custom Key Settings
Function of the AEL button
Function of the Custom button
Function of the center button
Function of the left button
Function of the right button
Function of the down button
Dial/Wheel Setup
Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity
Smile/Face Detect.
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Face Registration (New Registration)
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
Face Registration (Delete)
Red Eye Reduction
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
SteadyShot
Long Exposure NR (still image)
High ISO NR (still image)
Color Space (still image)
Grid Line
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Live View Display
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FINDER/MONITOR
Release w/o Lens
e-Front Curtain Shut.
S. Auto Img. Extract.
Shading Comp.
Chro. Aber. Comp.
Distortion Comp.
Dial / Wheel Lock
Aperture Preview
Shot. Result Preview
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images
Playback zoom
Image Index
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
Deleting multiple selected images
Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images
Printing
Specify Printing
Using viewing functions
View Mode
Display Rotation
Slide Show
Rotate
Protect
4K Still Image PB
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Changing settings
Setup menu
Monitor Brightness
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Viewfinder Bright.
Finder Color Temp.
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Volume Settings
Audio signals
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
Tile Menu
Mode Dial Guide
Delete confirm.
Pwr Save Start Time
PAL/NTSC Selector
Cleaning Mode
Demo Mode
Remote Ctrl
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
HDMI Info. Display
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Format
File Number
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Display Media Info.
Version
Certification Logo (Overseas model only)
Setting Reset
Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Smart Remote Embedded
One- touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One- touch remote)
Transferring images to a Smartphone
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Send to Smartphone
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Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode
WPS Push
Access Point Set.
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Reset Network Set.
Adding applications to the product
PlayMemories Camera Apps
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Recommended computer environment
Installing the applications
Opening a service account
Downloading applications
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi - Fi function
Starting the applications
Launching the downloaded application
Managing the applications
Uninstalling applications
Changing the order of applications
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps
Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
“Image Data Converter”
Installing “Image Data Converter”
Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide”
“Remote Camera Control”
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Installing “Remote Camera Control”
Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide”
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Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Creating a movie disc
Disc type
Selecting the disc creation method
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
Creating Blu -ray Discs
Precautions/This product
Precautions
Precautions
On the internal rechargeable battery
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Memory card
Cleaning this product
On cleaning
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor
On TV color systems
Other information
Mount Adaptor
LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor
AVCHD format
License
Trademarks
Trademarks
Notes on use
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ILCE-6000
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
You cannot turn on the product.
The power turns off suddenly.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off.
The battery pack is not charged.
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on.
Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
Zoom does not work.
The flash does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
You cannot shoot images continuously.
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
The corners of the picture are too dark.
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The image is blurred.
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The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
The control dial or control wheel does not work.
Viewing images
Images cannot be played back.
The date and time are not displayed.
The image cannot be deleted.
The image was deleted by mistake.
A DPOF mark cannot be put.
Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
[WPS Push] does not work.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the
smartphone is disconnected.
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
Computers
The computer does not recognize this product.
You cannot import images.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake.
Printing
You cannot print images.
The color of the image is strange.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
You cannot print images with the date.
Others
The lens gets fogged.
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product.
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
The product does not work properly.
“--E-” appears on the screen.
Messages
Messages
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Warning messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Notes on use
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Names of parts
Identifying parts
Identifying parts Lens E PZ 16–50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y)
Identifying parts Lens E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6000Y)
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Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
List of focus range finder frames
Notes on use
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Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
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Attaching the eyepiece cup
Attaching the eyepiece cup
It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder.
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Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)
Adjust the diopter- adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is difficult to turn the
diopter- adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial.
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In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In -Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be
set, the reason why.
About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
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Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel
Using MENU items
In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including
shooting, playback, and operation methods.
Using the Fn (Function) button
You can recall functions when shooting images.
Using the “Quick Navi”
You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder.
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Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images
Shoots still images.
Shooting movies
You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.
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Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions
You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
Intelligent Auto
The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
Superior Auto
The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically.
About Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode.
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Sweep Panorama
Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera.
Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Shutter Priority
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant
of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.
Aperture Priority
You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background.
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Manual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
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BULB
You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure.
Memory recall
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often- used modes or camera settings registered in advance.
Movie
You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies.
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Using the zoom
Zoom
When a zoom lens is mounted, you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens.
The zoom features available with this product
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features.
Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
About zoom scale
The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size.
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Using the flash
Using flash
In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera -shake. When shooting against
the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
Flash Comp.
Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
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Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
You can change the display contents on the screen.
DISP Button (Finder)
Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting
mode.
DISP Button (Monitor)
Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting
mode.
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Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the
image size, the more images can be recorded.
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Sets the aspect ratio of still images.
Quality (still image)
Selects the compression format of still images.
Panorama: Size
Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images.
Panorama: Direction
Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
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Adjusting the focus
Focus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
Focus Area
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Focal plane phase detection AF
When there are focal plane phase detection AF points within the auto focus area, the product uses the combined autofocus of
the focal plane phase detection AF and contrast AF.
Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.
Manual Focus
When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.
Direct manual focus (DMF)
You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.
MF Assist (still image)
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual
Focus shooting.
Focus Magnifier
You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.
Focus Magnif. Time
Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function.
Peaking Level
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function
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Peaking Color
Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
Lock-on AF
Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject.
Using Lock-on AF
Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically.
Pre-AF (still image)
The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down.
Eye-Start AF (still image)
Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder.
AF/MF control
You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding
position.
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the
product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
AF Micro Adj.
Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A -mount lens with the Mount Adaptor
LA-EA2 or LA - EA4 (sold separately).
Disp. cont. AF area
You can set whether or not to display the focus area that is in focus when [Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone] and [Focus
Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
AF w/ shutter (still image)
Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and
the exposure separately.
AF On
You can focus using any key instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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AF drive speed (movie)
You can switch focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode.
AF Track Duration (movie)
You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode.
Measuring the exact distance to the subject
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Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure
Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.
AE lock
When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a
window, meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before
shooting.
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Exp.comp.set
Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light.
Zebra
The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set.
Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.
Exposure step
You can set the setting range for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values.
Dial/Wheel Ev Comp
You can adjust the exposure compensation using the control dial or the control wheel.
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Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.
Cont. Shooting
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Self-timer
The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10 -second or 2 -second delay.
Self-timer(Cont)
Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds.
Cont. Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down
the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed.
Single Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press the shutter
button for each image.
WB bracket
Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and
color filter.
DRO Bracket
You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D -Range Optimizer value.
Bracket order
You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing.
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Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).
Multi Frame NR
The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one
image.
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Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the
background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
Auto HDR
Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic
Range).
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Adjusting color tones
White Balance
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions.
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white
balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
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Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.
Creative Style
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with
[Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure.
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Recording movies
File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
Record Setting (movie)
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording.
Audio Recording
Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies.
Wind Noise Reduct.
Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.
MOVIE Button
Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.
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Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory
Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the
mode dial.
Function Menu Set.
You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button.
Custom Key Settings
Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting
information screen is displayed.
Function of the AEL button
Once you assign a function to the AEL button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the
shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the Custom button
Once you assign a function to the Custom button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when
the shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the center button
Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the
shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the left button
Once you assign a function to the left button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the
shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the right button
Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the
shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the down button
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shooting information screen is displayed.
Dial/Wheel Setup
You can switch the functions of the control dial and the control wheel.
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Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity
[Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display.
Smile/Face Detect.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing
automatically.
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.
Face Registration (New Registration)
If you register faces in advance, the product can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On
(Regist. Faces)].
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the
priority order.
Face Registration (Delete)
Deletes a registered face.
Red Eye Reduction
When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product
automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it.
SteadyShot
Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function.
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Long Exposure NR (still image)
When you set the shutter speed to one second or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration
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that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced.
High ISO NR (still image)
When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity
is high.
Color Space (still image)
The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You
can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image.
Grid Line
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.
Auto Review
You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting.
Live View Display
Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or
[Picture Effect] on the screen.
FINDER/MONITOR
Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen.
Release w/o Lens
Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.
e-Front Curtain Shut.
The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases.
S. Auto Img. Extract.
Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto].
Shading Comp.
Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.
Chro. Aber. Comp.
Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.
Distortion Comp.
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Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics.
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Dial / Wheel Lock
You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn (Function) button.
Aperture Preview
With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result.
Shot. Result Preview
With the monitor or viewfinder, you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result.
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Viewing still images
Playing back images
Plays back the recorded images.
Playback zoom
Enlarges the image being played back.
Image Index
You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode.
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Switches the screen display.
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Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image
You can delete an image displayed.
Deleting multiple selected images
You can delete multiple selected images.
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Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Plays back the recorded movies.
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Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images
The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end.
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Printing
Specify Printing
You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later.
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Using viewing functions
View Mode
Sets the View Mode (image display method).
Display Rotation
Selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images.
Slide Show
Automatically plays back images continuously.
Rotate
Rotates a recorded still image counter- clockwise.
Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
4K Still Image PB
Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K.
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Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV
To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI
jack are required.
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this
product with the TV Remote Control.
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Setup menu
Monitor Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the screen.
Viewfinder Bright.
When using an electronic viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the
surrounding environment.
Finder Color Temp.
Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder.
Volume Settings
Adjusts the sound volume.
Audio signals
Selects whether the product produces a sound or not.
Upload Settings(Eye-Fi)
Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available).
Tile Menu
Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button.
Mode Dial Guide
You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that
shooting mode.
Delete confirm.
You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen.
Pwr Save Start Time
You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode.
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Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV.
Cleaning Mode
Allows you to clean the image sensor.
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 time.
Remote Ctrl
You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button, 2SEC button (2 second delay shutter), and
START/STOP button (or Movie button (RMT- DSLR2 only)) on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately)
and RMT -DSLR2 (sold separately).
HDMI Resolution
When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you
can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.
CTRL FOR HDMI
When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this
product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV.
HDMI Info. Display
Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold
separately).
USB Connection
Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product.
USB LUN Setting
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.
Language
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Date/Time Setup
Sets the date and time again.
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Format
Formats (initializes) the memory card.
File Number
Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images.
Select REC Folder
You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded.
New Folder
Creates a new folder in the memory card.
Folder Name
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You
can change the way folder names are assigned.
Recover Image DB
If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on
the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB].
Display Media Info.
Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
Version
Displays the version of this product, lens and Mount Adaptor.
Certification Logo (Overseas model only)
Displays some of the certification logos for this product.
Setting Reset
Resets the product to the default settings.
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Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile
To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on
your smartphone.
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]
You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android
smartphone to the product.
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Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Smart Remote Embedded
You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images.
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
You can connect this product and an NFC -enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup
operation.
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Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them.
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on
the product screen directly to the smartphone.
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Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router
and easily make backup copies using this operation.
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Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
You can view images on a network- enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV
with a cable.
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Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi -Fi functions temporarily.
WPS Push
If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point Set.
You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name
You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct.
Disp MAC Address
Displays the MAC address of this product.
SSID/PW Reset
This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that
has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information.
Reset Network Set.
Resets all the network settings to default settings.
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PlayMemories Camera Apps
PlayMemories Camera Apps
Recommended computer environment
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Installing the applications
Opening a service account
You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.
Downloading applications
You can download applications using your computer.
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer.
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Starting the applications
Launching the downloaded application
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps.
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Managing the applications
Uninstalling applications
You can uninstall applications from this product.
Changing the order of applications
You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product.
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps
The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed.
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Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
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Using the software
PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
“Image Data Converter”
Installing “Image Data Converter”
Accessing “Image Data Converter Guide”
“Remote Camera Control”
Installing “Remote Camera Control”
Accessing “Remote Camera Control Help Guide”
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Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images.
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer.
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Creating a movie disc
Disc type
Selecting the disc creation method
You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product.
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
You can also create discs using a Blu- ray recorder, etc.
Creating Blu-ray Discs
You can create Blu-ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer.
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Precautions
Precautions
On the internal rechargeable battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether
the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Memory card
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Cleaning this product
On cleaning
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Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
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Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60
Hz.
On TV color systems
To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system.
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Other information
Mount Adaptor
LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor
LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor
AVCHD format
License
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Trademarks
Trademarks
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If you have problems
Troubleshooting
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Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
You cannot turn on the product.
The power turns off suddenly.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off.
The battery pack is not charged.
The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on.
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Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
Zoom does not work.
The flash does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The aperture value and/or shutter speed and/or metering indicator flashes.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Dots appear and remain on the screen.
You cannot shoot images continuously.
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The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
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The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
The corners of the picture are too dark.
The image is blurred.
The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
The control dial or control wheel does not work.
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Viewing images
Images cannot be played back.
The date and time are not displayed.
The image cannot be deleted.
The image was deleted by mistake.
A DPOF mark cannot be put.
Notes on use
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Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
[WPS Push] does not work.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this
product and the smartphone is disconnected.
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
Notes on use
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Computers
The computer does not recognize this product.
You cannot import images.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
Notes on use
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Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake.
Notes on use
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Printing
You cannot print images.
The color of the image is strange.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
You cannot print images with the date.
Notes on use
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