Sony ILCE-6100 Operation instructions

Tutorials
ILCE-6100
Learn about convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the tutorials when setting up the camera.
Preparing and Basic operations
Preparing the camera
Setting up the camera
Setting date and time
Basic operations
Using MENU items
Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)
Using Mode dial
Using Control wheel and Control dial
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Recalling a function using the Custom Key
Using In-Camera Guide
Other buttons and dials
Still Images
Shooting still images
Movies
Shooting movies
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ILCE-6100
Setting up the camera
Here is an introduction to the camera's setup.
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) into the camera
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Attaching a lens
Attaching the strap onto the camera.
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) into the camera
Inserting the battery pack
Open the battery/memory card cover.
Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
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Insert the memory card.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card
correctly. Not doing so may cause a malfunction.
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Hint
When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more
stable performance of the memory card. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted
and cannot be restored. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device.
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Inserting/removing a memory card
Memory cards that can be used
When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
SD memory cards
Recording format Supported memory card
Still Images SD/SDHC/SDXC card
AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster)
XAVC S
4K 60Mbps*
HD 50Mbps or lower*
HD 60Mbps
SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10, or U1 or faster)
XAVC S
4K 100Mbps*
HD 100Mbps
SDHC/SDXC card (U3)
* Including when recording proxy movies at the same time
Memory Stick media
Recording format Supported memory card
Still Images Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
XAVC S
4K 60Mbps*
HD 50Mbps or lower*
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Close the cover.
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HD 60Mbps
XAVC S
4K 100Mbps*
HD 100Mbps
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* Including when recording proxy movies at the same time
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Inserting/removing a memory card
Notes on memory card
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Turn the power off.
Turn off the camera before charging the battery.
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Charging the battery pack
Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the
AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 min.
The charge lamp turns off when charging is completed.
* The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
Charge lamp on the camera (orange)
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range
Hint
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.
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Charging by connecting to a computer
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Attaching a lens
Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
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Inserting/removing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Battery life and number of recordable images
Remove the body cap and the lens cap.
Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens.
It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.
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Attaching a lens
Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera.
While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.
Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.
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Attaching/removing a lens
Cleaning Mode
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Attaching the strap onto the camera.
Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
Attaching the eyepiece cup
It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder.
Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in.
To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.
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ILCE-6100
Setting date and time
The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or
when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
To reset the date and time after the date and time setting is finished, select MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] to open the setting
screen for date and time.
Use the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel and the center button to adjust settings.
Date/time setup when turning on the camera for the first time or after initializing the camera
Readjusting the date and time
Date/time setup when turning on the camera for the first time or after initializing the
camera
Turn on the camera.
Turn the ON/OFF (power) switch to ON.
The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear.
Select your language, and then press the center of the control wheel. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the
center.
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Setting Area
Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center.
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Setting [Daylight Savings]
Select [Daylight Savings] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Setting date and time
Select [Date/Time] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
The [Date/Time] setting screen will appear.
Select an item to set by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel.
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Setting date and time
Readjusting the date and time
Adjust the numeric value by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel.
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM when you set [Date/Time].
Press the center of the control wheel when the adjustment is finished.
Selects the date and time display format.
Select [Date Format] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
Select the order of the date by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Exit settings
Select [Enter] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
The date and time setting is finished.
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