Sony DSC-QX10/B User's Guide

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use the camera.For more information about "PlayMemori

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100InformationTrademarksLicenseNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use10

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100PrecautionsOn database filesWhen you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the po

Note on disposal/transfer of the cameraTo protect personal data, perform the following when disposing of or transferring the camera.Reset all camera s

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Battery packCompatible battery packThe NP-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with the camera.On c

available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.The battery life varies according to how it

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Charging the battery packIf the Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being cha

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Memory cardMemory cardMemory card can be used in the camera is listed below.(A):microSD memory cardmicroSDHC memory

Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction.Do not use or store the memory card under the followi

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100About adjusting the date and timeThere is no date and time setting function in the camera. After connecting to a sma

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100On cleaningCleaning the lensWipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.Cleaning the camera su

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100About this cameraPower supplyShootingNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideTroubleshoo

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Number of still imagesMaximum number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera.The number

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Recordable time of moviesApproximate maximum movie times (total of all movie files) that can be recorded on a memory

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Battery life and number of images that can be recordedThe battery life of use/number of images which can be recorded

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Specifications (DSC-QX100)SystemImage device: 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm (1.0 type) Exmor R CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of c

Exif Print: CompatiblePRINT Image Matching III: CompatibleWireless LANSupported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/nFrequency: 2.4GHzSupported security protoco

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Specifications (DSC-QX10)SystemImage device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of camera: A

PRINT Image Matching III: CompatibleWireless LANSupported standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/nFrequency: 2.4GHzSupported security protocols: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKNF

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100TrademarksThe following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation., "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick,"

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100LicenseNotes on the LicenseThis camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owne

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100"PlayMemories Mobile"Wi-Fi connectionShooting/transferringNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony C

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why doesn’t the camera charge?Charge the battery with the power of the camera turned off.If you are using the AC ada

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why the power lamp flashing green?Battery power is insufficient. Charge the battery.Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyr

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I record images?The memory card may not be recognized correctly if it is inserted at a slant, or in t

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I record movies?Images cannot be recorded if a memory card is not inserted in the camera. Insert a me

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I activate Digital zoom?There is no digital zoom function in the camera.Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Co

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I use one-touch AF?One-touch AF may not react near the outer edge of the screen.Focusing on a subject

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I connect via Wi-Fi?Install the newest "PlayMemories Mobile" from below website.http://www.

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why can't I connect with NFC?If the power of the camera is turned off, continue to touch without moving the sma

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100I’ve forgotten the password. Where can I find out what it is?The SSID and password are printed on the inside of the

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone?Movies are not transferred automatically. Select (Settings) [Copy f

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100How to useAbout this cameraNames of partsNames of partsBefore UseCharging the battery packCharging the battery packS

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone?Depending on the performance of the smartphone, o

Selecting the still image sizeSelecting the transfer size of the still imageWhite BalanceEVExposure ModeAperture Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only)Foc

Recordable time of moviesRecordable time of moviesBattery life that can be usedBattery life and number of images that can be recordedSpecificationsSpe

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100TroubleshootingAbout this cameraPower supplyWhy doesn’t the camera charge?Why the power lamp flashing green?Shooting

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Notes on useBefore useTo make full use of this content, please read the following notes thoroughly. Please note that

Sony may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to make statistical analysis of customers’ usage of thiscontent while preserving anonymity.N

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Names of partsNames of partsNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use19

About this camera"PlayMemories Mobile"How to useTroubleshootingNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationList of Topics2

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Charging the battery packCharging the battery packCharges the battery pack when it is in the camera.Notes on use4-47

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Supplying powerSupplying powerBy supplying power from a computer or AC adaptor (sold separately), you can use the ca

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Inserting a memory cardInserting a memory cardYou can shoot images after inserting a memory card in the camera.Notes

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Installing "PlayMemories Mobile"Installing to an Android smartphoneInstall "PlayMemories Mobile"

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-FiConnecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-FiConnects

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Attaching the camera to a smartphoneAttaching the camera to a smartphoneAttaches a smartphone after fixing the camer

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Basic shooting methodShooting still imagesShoots still images.Shooting moviesShoots MP4 movies.ZoomingShoots enlarge

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Shooting settingsSelf-TimerYou can shoot using the self-timer.Selecting the still image sizeSelects the still image

Beep of the cameraYou can select the operation sounds of the camera.Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation28

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Transferring images to the smartphoneCopying/sharing images to an Android smartphoneTransfer the images in a memory

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100About this cameraNames of partsNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use3

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Transferring images to a computer by USB connectionTransferring images to a computer by USB connectionTransfer the i

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Initializing the settingsInitializing the settingsYou can initialize the settings to the default setting.Notes on us

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Formatting a memory cardFormatting a memory cardFormats the memory card in the camera.Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Cop

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Display panel of the cameraDisplay panel of the cameraDescribes the icons displayed on the display panel of the came

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Screen of the smartphoneScreen of the smartphoneDescribes the buttons and icons that appear on the screen of a smart

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100PrecautionsPrecautionsBattery packCharging the battery packMemory cardAbout adjusting the date and timeNotes on use4

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100On cleaningOn cleaningNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use36

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Number of still imagesNumber of still imagesMaximum number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card in

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Recordable time of moviesRecordable time of moviesApproximate maximum movie times (total of all movie files) that ca

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Battery life that can be usedBattery life and number of images that can be recordedThe battery life of use/number of

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Before UseCharging the battery packSupplying powerInserting a memory cardInstalling "PlayMemories Mobile"C

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100SpecificationsSpecifications (DSC-QX100)Specifications (DSC-QX10)Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony Corp

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100TrademarksTrademarksNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use41

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100LicenseLicenseNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHow to use42

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Power supplyWhy doesn’t the camera charge?Why the power lamp flashing green?Notes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 201

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100ShootingWhy can't I record images?Why can't I record movies?Why can't I activate Digital zoom?Why can

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Wi-Fi connectionWhy can't I connect via Wi-Fi?Why can't I connect with NFC?I’ve forgotten the password. Wh

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Shooting/transferringWhy does an image not transfer to a smartphone?Why is the live view image not displayed smoothl

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1. Display panel:Indicates memory card not inserted:Indicates remaining battery capacity2. Removal lever3. Hook for strap4. Power button5. (N Ma

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100ShootingBasic shooting methodShooting settingsNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 Sony CorporationHelp GuideHo

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Charging the battery packCharges the battery pack when it is in the camera.1. Turn off the power of the camera.2.

If you do not have a computer, use the AC adaptor AC-UD10 or AC-UD11 (both sold separately).The AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not be availa

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Supplying powerBy supplying power from a computer or AC adaptor (sold separately), you can use the camera withoutwor

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Inserting a memory cardYou can shoot images after inserting a memory card in the camera.1. Open the cover and inser

A: Printed sideB: Terminal side2. Close the cover.Before removing the memory card, make sure that the access lamp is off, then press the memorycard.N

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Installing to an Android smartphoneInstall "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Installing to an iPhoneInstall "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection w

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-FiConnects the camera and Android via Wi-Fi.1. Turn on the p

4. Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only).Related TopicInstalling to an Android smartphoneNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copy

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone via Wi-FiConnects the camera and an Android smartphone w

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Transferring images taken with the cameraTransferring images to the smartphoneTransferring images to a computer by U

HintIf you touch the N Mark of an NFC-enabled Android smartphone that is not installed with"PlayMemories Mobile" against the N mark of the c

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-FiConnects the camera and iPhone via Wi-Fi.1. Turn on the power of the c

4. Select the SSID, as printed on the inside of the camera’s battery cover or on the cover of themanual.5. Input the password, as printed on the sam

7. Go back to the Home screen, then start "PlayMemories Mobile".NoteTo terminate the Wi-Fi connection, make sure you do not only terminate

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Attaching the camera to a smartphoneAttaches a smartphone after fixing the camera to the smartphone attachment (supp

To remove the smartphone, extend the clamps of the attachment as you did when attaching, andremove. If you pull out the smartphone by sliding it to th

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied)Removes the smartphone attachment after using the camera.1. Slide the

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Shooting still imagesShoots still images.In the default setting, [2M] images are transmitted automatically to the sm

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Shooting moviesShoots MP4 movies.1. Confirm that the memory card is inserted in the camera.2. Connect the camera a

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Initializing/FormattingInitializing the settingsFormatting a memory cardNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)Copyright 2013 So

You cannot record movies with the shutter button of the camera.Movies are not transferred automatically. Transfer the movie to your smartphone after r

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100ZoomingShoots enlarged images with zoom.DSC-QX10 can zoom images up to 10×, and DSC-QX100 can zoom up to 3.6×.1. Co

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Adjusting auto focus (AF) with a one-touchIf you touch a point on the live view image displayed on the smartphone, t

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Scene RecognitionThe camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene and conditions and makes the appropriatesett

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Self-TimerYou can shoot using the self-timer.1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch (Sett

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Selecting the still image sizeSelects the still image size to be saved in a memory card that is inserted into the ca

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Selecting the transfer size of the still imageSelects the size at which the image is transferred to the smartphone w

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100White BalanceAdjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.1. Connect the camera and the smartp

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Information that appears on the screenDisplay panel of the cameraScreen of the smartphoneNotes on use4-477-311-12(1)

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100EVAdjusts the exposure manually.1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, then touch the exposure compens

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Exposure ModeYou can select the Exposure Mode based on condition and objective.1. Connect the camera and the smartp

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Aperture Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only)You can adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus by manuall

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only)Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.1. Connect the camera and t

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Review ImageSelects whether or not to display the review image of the smartphone after the shooting.1. Connect the

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Save OptionsSelects whether or not to save an image reviewed on the smartphone after the shooting.1. Connect the ca

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Beep of the cameraYou can select the operation sounds of the camera.1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Precautions/About this cameraPrecautionsOn cleaningNumber of still imagesRecordable time of moviesBattery life that

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphoneTransfer the images in a memory card of the camera to an Android smar

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Copying images to an iPhoneTransfer the images in a memory card of the camera to an iPhone.1. Connect the camera an

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Transferring images to a computer by USB connectionTransfer the images in a memory card to a computer by USB connect

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Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Initializing the settingsYou can initialize the settings to the default setting.1. Turn on the power of the camera.

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Formatting a memory cardFormats the memory card in the camera.1. Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi, t

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Display panel of the cameraDescribes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera.1. Memory card warningM

Digital Still CameraDSC-QX10/QX100Screen of the smartphoneDescribes the buttons and icons that appear on the screen of a smartphone connected to the c

14. ZoomNoteThe display screen or operating method for the application is subject to change without notice byfuture upgrades.Related TopicZoomingScen