Sony Alpha 6400 - User Manual

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ILCE-6400

4-747-610-11(1)

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Inserting the battery pack (supplied)/memory card

(sold separately) into the camera

Open the battery/memory card cover, and insert the battery pack and a memory

card into the camera. Then, close the cover.

Memory card Battery pack

Lock lever

Ensure the notched corner

faces correctly.

Battery pack

Make sure that the battery pack is facing in the correct direction, and insert it while

pressing the battery lock lever.

Memory card

Insert the memory card with the notched corner facing as illustrated.

This camera is compatible with SD memory cards or Memory Stick media. For

details on the compatible memory cards, refer to the “Help Guide.”

When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, format the card

using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the memory card.

Note

• Formatting erases all data, including protected images and registered settings

(M1 to M4). Once erased, this data cannot be restored. Save valuable data to a

computer, etc. before formatting.

Charging the battery pack

1 Turn the power off.

If the camera is turned on, the battery pack will not be charged.

2 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).

The charge lamp will light up when charging

starts. When the charge lamp turns off,

charging is completed.

Charge lamp

Attaching a lens

Mounting indexes

1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the

rear of the lens.

2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting

indexes) on the lens and camera.

3 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.

Setting the language and the clock

ON/OFF (Power) switch

Control wheel

Select items : ////

Confirm : Center button

1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to “ON” to turn on the camera.

2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control

wheel.

3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the screen and then press the

center.

4 Select the desired geographic location and then press the center.

5 Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format], and then select

[Enter] and press the center.

If you want to reconfigure the date/time or the area setting at a later point,

select MENU 

(Setup)  [Date/Time Setup] or [Area Setting].

Shooting

Shooting still images

1 Select the desired shooting mode

by turning the mode dial.

Shutter button

Mode dial

(Flash pop-up) button

2 Press the shutter button halfway

down to focus.

3 Press the shutter button all the

way down.

Changing the monitor angle

You can change the monitor angle to shoot from any position you like.

(A) High position (holding the camera high)

(B) Low position (holding the camera low)

(A)

(B)

(C)

Using the flash

Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.

Restore the flash to its original position after using it. Make sure that the flash

portion is not sticking up.

Shooting movies

1 Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start

recording.

Movie recording can be started from any

shooting mode in the default setting.

MOVIE (Movie) button

2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop

recording.

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Startup Guide

4-747-610-11(1)

E-mount

ILCE-6400

Looking for valuable information, such as essential points

on shooting

This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting

examples.

Refer to the website when you set up your camera.

https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/

Tutorials

Preparations

Checking the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

(supplied in some countries/regions)

* Multiple power cords may be

supplied with this equipment. Use the

appropriate one that matches your

country/region. See “Notes on use.”

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50

(1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• AC Adaptor (1)

The type of the AC Adaptor may differ

depending on the country/region.

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Eyepiece cup (1)

• Body cap (1)*

* Only for the ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400M

• Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)

• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)

• Reference Guide (1)

About the manual for this camera

This guide describes the necessary preparations to start using the

product, basic operations, etc. For details, refer to the “Help Guide”

(web manual).

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1810/h_zz/

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

ILCE-6400 Help Guide

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Sony Alpha 6400 and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

About the Manual and Preparations

Help Guide and Tutorials

Provides access to the web-based 'Help Guide' manual and online tutorials for camera usage.

Checking Supplied Items

Lists all components included in the camera package, detailing quantities and specific items.

Initial Setup Procedures

Inserting Battery and Memory Card

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the battery pack and memory card into the camera.

Charging the Battery Pack

Guide on connecting the camera and AC adapter for charging the rechargeable battery pack.

Attaching a Lens

Detailed steps for mounting a lens onto the camera body using alignment indexes.

Camera Operations

Setting Language and Clock

Instructions for setting the camera's language, date, time, and geographic location.

Shooting Functions

Covers shooting still images, adjusting monitor angle, using the flash, and recording movies.

Viewing and Transferring Images

Viewing Images

How to switch to playback mode and navigate through images and movies using the control wheel.

Transferring Images to Smartphone

Steps for connecting the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi to transfer images.

Computer Software and Usage Notes

Managing and Editing Images

Information on using PlayMemories Home and Imaging Edge software for computer management.

General Handling and Safety Notes

Important precautions for handling the product, monitor, viewfinder, and continuous shooting.

Data and Privacy Notes

Guidelines on discarding/transferring data, memory cards, and handling location information.

Technical Specifications and Support

Wireless LAN Security and Usage

Notes on securing wireless LAN connections and temporarily turning off network functions.

Power Cord and Customer Support

Information on power cord usage for different regions and contact details for customer support.

Specifications and Trademarks

Details on camera and AC adapter specifications, and a list of registered trademarks.