Sony DSC-QX100 Help Guide online (Printable PDF)

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    Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the camera. For more information about "PlayMemories Mobile," refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ How to use About this camera Before Use Shooting Transferring images
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    About this camera "PlayMemories Mobile" List of Topics How to use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 About this camera Names of parts Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Before Use Charging the battery pack Supplying power Inserting a memory card Installing "PlayMemories Mobile" Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi Attaching the camera to a smartphone Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting Basic shooting method Shooting settings Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Transferring images taken with the camera Transferring images to the smartphone Transferring images to a computer by USB connection Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 6
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Initializing/Formatting Initializing the settings Formatting a memory card Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Information that appears on the screen Display panel of the camera Screen of the smartphone Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 8
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Precautions/About this camera Precautions On cleaning Number of still images Recordable time of movies Battery life that can be used Specifications Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 9
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Information Trademarks License Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 About this camera Power supply Shooting Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 11
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 "PlayMemories Mobile" Wi-Fi connection Shooting/transferring Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 12
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    Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 How to use About this camera Names of parts Names of parts Before Use Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Supplying power Supplying power Inserting a memory card Inserting a memory
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    Mode Aperture Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only) Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only) Review Image Save Options Beep of the camera Transferring images taken with the camera Transferring images to the smartphone Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone Copying images to an iPhone Transferring images to
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    movies Recordable time of movies Battery life that can be used Battery life and number of images that can be recorded Specifications Specifications (DSC-QX100) Specifications (DSC-QX10) Information Trademarks Trademarks License License Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 15
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    Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Troubleshooting About this camera Power supply Why doesn't the camera charge? Why the power lamp flashing green? Shooting Why can't I record images? Why can't I record movies? Why can't I activate Digital zoom? Why can't I use one-touch
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    Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 For viewing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation 4 or later: iPhone, iPod touch, style sheets disabled or on a web browser that is not compatible with style sheets. However, operation will not be affected. Cookies This content uses cookies. To use services
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    Sony may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers' usage of this content while preserving anonymity. Notes on use 4 - 477 - 311 - 12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 18
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Names of parts Names of parts Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 19
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charges the battery pack when it is in the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 20
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Supplying power Supplying power By supplying power from a computer or AC adaptor (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about the battery charge becoming low. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Inserting a memory card Inserting a memory card You can shoot images after inserting a memory card in the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 22
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Installing "PlayMemories Mobile" Installing to an Android smartphone Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera. Installing to an iPhone Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi Connects the camera and Android via Wi-Fi. Connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone via Wi-Fi Connects the camera
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Attaching the camera to a smartphone Attaching the camera to a smartphone Attaches a smartphone after fixing the camera to the smartphone attachment (supplied). Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied) Removes the smartphone attachment
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    Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Basic shooting method Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies Shoots MP4 movies. Zooming Shoots enlarged images with zoom. Adjusting auto focus (AF) with a one-touch If you touch a point on the live view image displayed on the smartphone, the
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting settings Self-Timer You can shoot using the self-timer. Selecting the still image size Selects the still image size to be saved in a memory card that is inserted into the camera. Selecting the transfer size of the still image Selects
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    Beep of the camera You can select the operation sounds of the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 28
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Transferring images to the smartphone Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone Transfer the images in a memory card of the camera to an Android smartphone. Copying images to an iPhone Transfer the images in a memory card of the camera
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Transferring images to a computer by USB connection Transferring images to a computer by USB connection Transfer the images in a memory card to a computer by USB connection. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 30
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Initializing the settings Initializing the settings You can initialize the settings to the default setting. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 31
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Formatting a memory card Formatting a memory card Formats the memory card in the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 32
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Display panel of the camera Display panel of the camera Describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 33
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Screen of the smartphone Screen of the smartphone Describes the buttons and icons that appear on the screen of a smartphone connected to the camera via WiFi. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 34
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Precautions Precautions Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card About adjusting the date and time Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 35
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 On cleaning On cleaning Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Number of still images Number of still images Maximum number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 37
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies Approximate maximum movie times (total of all movie files) that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera. (h (hour), m (minute)) Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Battery life that can be used Battery life and number of images that can be recorded The battery life of use/number of images which can be recorded with the charged battery (supplied). Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Specifications Specifications (DSC-QX100) Specifications (DSC-QX10) Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 40
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Trademarks Trademarks Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 41
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 License License Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 42
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Power supply Why doesn't the camera charge? Why the power lamp flashing green? Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 43
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting Why can't I record images? Why can't I record movies? Why can't I activate Digital zoom? Why can't I use one-touch AF? Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 44
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Wi-Fi connection Why can't I connect via Wi-Fi? Why can't I connect with NFC? I've forgotten the password. Where can I find out what it is? Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 45
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting/transferring Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone? Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone? Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 46
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Names of parts DSC-QX10 DSC-QX100 47
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    ring (DSC-QX100 only) 9. Power/Charge/Movie lamp Green: Power on Orange: Charging Red: Recording a movie 10. Zoom lever 11. Shutter button 12. Multi terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 13. Speaker 14. Attachment part 15. Memory card slot 16. Access lamp 17. Battery cover The password and
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    Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 49
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Charging the battery pack Charges the battery pack when it is in the camera. 1. Turn off the power of the camera. 2. Insert the battery pack in the camera. 3. Connect the multi terminal of the camera to a USB port of your computer, using the
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    , or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera and the computer. No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a modified computer. Hint When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Supplying power By supplying power from a computer or AC adaptor (sold separately), you can use the camera of the camera will disappear. While the camera is turned off, the battery pack is charged. No power is supplied to the camera if the battery
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Inserting a memory card You can shoot images after inserting a memory card in the camera. 1. Open the cover and insert a microSD memory card or "Memory Stick Micro" (M2) media. DSC-QX10 microSD memory card "Memory Stick Micro" media A:
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    access lamp is off, then press the memory card. Note If (indicates memory card not inserted) appears on the display panel of the camera, or the power lamp flashes red, the memory card is inserted upside down or the other way around. Insert it in the correct direction. Related Topic Memory card
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Installing to an Android smartphone Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera. 1. Install "PlayMemories Mobile" from Google Play. Note Operating environment is Android OS v2.3-4.2 (
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Installing to an iPhone Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera. 1. Install "PlayMemories Mobile" from App Store. Note Operating environment is iOS v4.3-6.0. (As of 09/01/2013)
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi Connects the camera and Android via Wi-Fi. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. A: Power button 2. Start "PlayMemories Mobile" on the smartphone. 3. Select the SSID, as printed on the
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    4. Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only). Related Topic Installing to an Android smartphone Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 58
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone via Wi-Fi Connects the camera and an Android smartphone with one-touch, using NFC functions. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. A: Power button 2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone
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    not installed with "PlayMemories Mobile" against the N mark of the camera, the smartphone's browser will start and display the "PlayMemories Mobile" download page of the application store. Related Topic Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-Fi Connects the camera and iPhone via Wi-Fi. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. A: Power button 2. On the smartphone, select [Settings]. 3. Select [Wi-Fi]. 61
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    4. Select the SSID, as printed on the inside of the camera's battery cover or on the cover of the manual. 5. Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only). 6. Confirm the connection to the SSID of the camera. 62
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    the Wi-Fi connection, make sure you do not only terminate "PlayMemories Mobile" but also turn off the power of the camera. If you terminate "PlayMemories Mobile" only, the Wi-Fi connection remains. Related Topic Installing to an iPhone Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 63
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Attaching the camera to a smartphone Attaches a smartphone after fixing the camera to the smartphone attachment (supplied). 1. Fix the camera to the attachment. Align the index (-) of the camera with the index (-) of the attachment, then
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    attached. Make sure no fingers are caught when the smartphone is attached. Do not swing the camera around with a smartphone attached to it, as the smartphone may slip out of the attachment. Related Topic Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied) Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied) Removes the smartphone attachment after using the camera. 1. Slide the removal lever to the lens side and rotate the attachment. Related Topic Attaching the camera to a smartphone Notes on use 4 -
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting still images Shoots still images. In the default setting, [2M] images are transmitted automatically to the smartphone, and a review screen is displayed on the smartphone. Images set in [Still Image Size] are saved into the memory
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Shooting movies Shoots MP4 movies. 1. Confirm that the memory card is inserted in the camera. 2. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi. 3. Orient the smartphone as illustrated. 4. Touch the still image/movie switching button (A) to
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    camera. If you shoot a movie with the camera rotated from the position set up in step 3, the recorded movie may be displayed inclined. Related Topic Inserting a memory card Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone Copying images to an iPhone Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Zooming Shoots enlarged images with zoom. DSC-QX10 can zoom images up to 10×, and DSC-QX100 can zoom up to 3.6×. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi. 2. Zoom with the zoom lever of the camera or the zoom button of the smartphone
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Adjusting auto focus (AF) with a one-touch If you touch a point on the live view image displayed on the smartphone, the camera focuses automatically on that point. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi. 2. Touch the point you
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Scene Recognition The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene and conditions and makes the appropriate settings for shooting. Icons for recognized scenes and conditions will be displayed on the smartphone 2013 Sony Corporation 74
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Self-Timer You can shoot using the self-timer. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [Self-Timer] desired mode Menu items Off: Does not use the self-timer. 2sec:
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Selecting the still image size Selects the still image size to be saved in a memory card that is inserted into the camera. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Selecting the transfer size of the still image Selects the size at which the image is transferred to the smartphone when shooting. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings).
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [White Balance] desired mode Menu items (
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 EV Adjusts the exposure manually. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch the exposure compensation value and select the desired value. DSC-QX100: Adjusts the exposure manually in a range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. DSC-QX10
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    Exposure Mode Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 81
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Exposure Mode You can select the Exposure Mode based on condition and objective. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone balance. (Aperture Priority Shooting)(DSC-QX100 only): Shoots with the aperture manually adjusted for focus range and
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Aperture Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only) You can adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus by manually setting the aperture (F value). 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then set the Exposure Mode to A (
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    Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 85
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only) Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone . MF: Turns the control ring to adjust the focus manually. Note The zoom operation works by turning the control ring
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Review Image Selects whether or not to display the review image of the smartphone after the shooting. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [Review Image] desired
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Save Options Selects whether or not to save an image reviewed on the smartphone after the shooting. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [Save Options] desired
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Beep of the camera You can select the operation sounds of the camera. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen beep/shutter sound. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 89
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone Transfer the images in a memory card of the camera to an Android smartphone. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2.
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Copying images to an iPhone Transfer the images in a memory card of the camera to an iPhone. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. Select [Copy from Connected
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Transferring images to a computer by USB connection Transfer the images in a memory card to a computer by USB connection. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. 2. Connect the multi terminal of the camera to a USB port of your computer, using
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Initializing the settings You can initialize the settings to the default setting. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. 2. Press the RESET button of the camera. Note The camera restarts when the RESET button is pressed. Related Topic Names of
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Formatting a memory card Formats the memory card in the camera. 1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch The setting screen is displayed. (Settings). 2. [Format] [OK] Note Formatting will delete all data, which
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Display panel of the camera Describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera. 1. Memory card warning Memory card is not inserted (lit) Memory card full capacity (lit) Memory card error (flashing): A memory card which cannot be
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Screen of the smartphone Describes the buttons and icons that appear on the screen of a smartphone connected to the camera via Wi-Fi. 1. Switching exposure modes 2. Scene Recognition 3. Self-Timer 4. White Balance 5. Focus Mode 6. Memory Card
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    to change without notice by future upgrades. Related Topic Zooming Scene Recognition Self-Timer Selecting the still image size White Balance Exposure Mode Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only) Number of still images Recordable time of movies Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Precautions On database files When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file. It may take some time until you
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    the camera. Reset all camera settings by pressing RESET button. Carl Zeiss lens (DSC-QX100 only) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which ). Sony does not guarantee that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. Notes on the lens Be careful not to bump the lens,
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Battery pack Compatible battery pack The NP-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with the camera. On charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. You can charge the
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    how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 104
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Charging the battery pack If the Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again. If the Charge lamp flashes 2013 Sony Corporation 105
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Memory card Memory card Memory card can be used in the camera is listed below. (A): microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card (B): "Memory Stick Micro" media "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media In this manual, memory
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    Stick" media The types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with the camera are listed below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 107
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 About adjusting the date and time There is no date and time setting function in the camera. After connecting to a smartphone via Wi-Fi, the date and time information will be set to the same as that of the smartphone automatically when "
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 On cleaning Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Number of still images Maximum number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera. The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. DSC-QX100: When [Still Image Size] is set
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Recordable time of movies Approximate maximum movie times (total of all movie files) that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera. (h (hour 2 GB file size restriction). Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 111
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Battery life and number of images and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Shooting once every 30 seconds. The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. The power turns
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Specifications (DSC-QX100) System Image device: 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm (1.0 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.2 Megapixels Lens (MP4 format): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
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    Image Matching III: Compatible Wireless LAN Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency: 2.4GHz Supported security protocols: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK typical: 2.3 Wh (630 mAh) minimum: 2.2 Wh (600 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright
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    Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Specifications (DSC-QX10) System Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 10× zoom lens ): Video: Supports
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    Matching III: Compatible Wireless LAN Supported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency: 2.4GHz Supported security protocols: WPA-PSK/WPA2- typical: 2.3 Wh (630 mAh) minimum: 2.2 Wh (600 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," States and in other countries. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their
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    Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 License Notes on the License This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why doesn't the camera charge? Charge the battery with the power of the camera turned off. If you are using the AC adaptor (sold separately), reconnect it as follows. 1. Connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to the multi terminal
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why the power lamp flashing green? Battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 121
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I record images? The memory card may not be recognized correctly if it is inserted at a slant, , and insert it correctly. Related Topic Inserting a memory card Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 122
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I record movies? Images cannot be recorded if a memory card is not inserted in the camera. Insert a memory card. Related Topic Inserting a memory card Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 123
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I activate Digital zoom? There is no digital zoom function in the camera. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 124
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I use one-touch AF? One-touch AF may not react near the outer edge of the screen. Focusing on a subject with low contrast
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I connect via Wi-Fi? Install the newest "PlayMemories Mobile" from below website. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 126
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why can't I connect with NFC? If the power of the camera is turned off, continue to touch without moving the smartphone until the lens of the camera extends. If the power of the camera is turned on, continue to touch (1-2 seconds)
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 I've forgotten the password. Where can I find out what it is? The SSID and password are printed on the inside of the camera's battery cover or on the cover of the manual. Connect the camera and a computer with the micro USB cable (
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone? Movies are not transferred automatically. Select (Settings) [Copy from Connected Device], then select images to transfer to the smartphone. If you are using iOS 6 or later and cannot copy
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    Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-QX10/QX100 Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone? Depending on the performance of the smartphone, or the reception environment, the image may not be displayed smoothly. Notes on use 4 -477-311-12(1) Copyright 2013 Sony
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Digital Still Camera
DSC-QX10/QX100
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the camera.
For more information about "PlayMemories Mobile," refer to the following website.
About this camera
Before Use
Shooting
Transferring images taken with the camera
Initializing/Formatting
Information that appears on the screen
Precautions/About this camera
Information
Help Guide
How to use
Troubleshooting
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