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Sony DSC-QX10/B Help Guide

1. Transferring images to a computer by USB connection Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 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 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 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 Vi Viv Viv w Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Information Trademarks gt License gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10 ibleshooting 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 bleshooting 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 SONY Help Guide c3 of Topics Digital Still Cam
2. Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject Review Image Selects whether or not to display the review image of the smartphone after the shooting Save Options Selects whether or not to save an image reviewed on the smartphone after the shooting 27 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 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 to an iPhone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 29 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 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 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Formatting a memory card Formatting a memory card gt Fo
3. e When the camera is connected in Mass Storage mode you cannot connect via Wi Fi e Download the image management software PlayMemories Home from the following URL http www sony net pm 2 PlayMemories Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 93 94 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 e The camera restarts when the RESET button is pressed eNames of parts Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 95 SONY Help Guide E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Format OK e Formatting will delete all data which cannot be restored Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 96 SONY Help Guide E 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 e Memory card is not inserted lit e Memory card full capacity lit e Memory card error flashing A memory card which cannot be used in the camera is inserted The terminals of the memo
4. Install PlayMemories Mobile to a smartphone in order to make a Wi Fi connection with the camera 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google Play ANDROID APP ON Google play Ay PlayMemories e Operating environment is Android OS v2 3 4 2 Android 4 0 or later is required to use One touch functions NFC As of 09 01 2013 e Operation of PlayMemories Mobile with all smartphones and tablets is not assured Operation methods and display screens for a smartphone or PlayMemories Mobile are subject to change without notice by future upgrades e For more information refer to the following website http www sony net pmm Related Topic Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi Fi Connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Android smartphone via Wi Fi Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 55 SONY Help Guide Ey E 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 Install PlayMemories Mobile from App Store EEA gt yeee e Operating environment is iOS v4 3 6 0 As of 09 01 2013 e Operation of PlayMemories Mobile with all smartphones and tablets is not assured e Operation methods and display screens for a smartphone or PlayMemories Mobile are subject to change without notice by future upgrades e For more information refer to the fo
5. 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 44 Vv Vi Vv Vv ibleshooting 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 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Shooting transferring Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone gt Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 46 SONY Help Guide E to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Names of parts DSC QX10 PROBE 10 li 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 So O Display panel SN Indicates memory card not inserted lam Ndicates remaining battery capacity Removal lever Hook for strap Power button N Mark e Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of the short range wireless communication technology Microphone Lens Control ring DSC QX100 only Power Charge Movie lamp Green Power on Orange Charging Red Recording a movie Zoom lever Shutter button Multi terminal e Supports Micro USB compatible device Speaker Attachment part Memory card slot Access l
6. 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions CIPA compliant 62 5 mm x 62 5 mm x 55 5 mm 2 1 2 inches x 2 1 2 inches x 2 1 4 inches W H D Mass CIPA compliant including NP BN battery pack Memory Stick Micro media Approx 179 g 6 3 oz Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural 113 Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Wireless LAN Supported standard IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency 2 4GHz Supported security protocols WPA PSK WPA2 PSK NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Rechargeable battery pack NP BN Battery type Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 0 9A Capacity e typical 2 3 Wh 630 mAh e 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 Sony Corporation 114 SONY Help Guide ra 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 10x zoom lens f 4 45 mm 44 5 mm 25 mm 250 mm 35 mm film equivalent F3 3 W F5 9 T e While shooting movies 16 9 27 5 mm 275 mm e While shooting movies 4
7. 3 33 5 mm 335 mm SteadyShot Optical Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Cool White Day White Daylight File format e Still images JPEG DCF Exif MPF Baseline compliant e Movies MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick Micro media microSD memory cards Input and Output connectors Multi Terminal USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Supports Micro USB compatible device Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BN 3 6 V Power consumption during shooting Approx 1 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions CIPA compliant 62 4 mm x 61 8 mm x 33 3 mm 2 1 2 inches x 2 1 2 inches x 1 5 16 inches W H D Mass CIPA compliant including NP BN battery pack Memory Stick Micro media Approx 105 g 3 7 oz Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible 115 PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Wireless LAN Supported standard IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency 2 4GHz Supported security protocols WPA PSK WPA2 PSK NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Rechargeable battery pack NP BN Battery type Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 0 9 A Capacity e t
8. 32 GB 5h 30m 64 GB 11h5m Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 25 minutes limited by the 2 GB file size restriction Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 111 SONY Help Guide Ey to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 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 Shooting still images Approx 110 min 220 images Typical movie shooting Approx 25 min Continuous movie shooting Approx 55 min DSC QX100 Approx 65 min DSC QX10 e The number of images is an approximate number when shooting with a fully charged battery pack The number may be less depending on the circumstances e The number of images is when shooting under the following conditions Using Sony microSD memory card sold separately Temperature of 25 C The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The power turns on and off once every ten times The maximum movie time that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard shooting under the following conditions Typical movie shooting repeating shooting start stop zooming and turning the power on of
9. Initializing the settings e Initializing the settings Formatting a memory card e Formatting a memory card Information that appears on the screen Display panel of the camera e Display panel of the camera Screen of the smartphone e Screen of the smartphone Precautions About this camera Precautions e Precautions e Battery pack e Charging the battery pack e Memory card e About adjusting the date and time On cleaning e On cleaning Number of still images e Number of still images Recordable time of movies e Recordable time of movies Battery life that can be used e Battery life and number of images that can be recorded Specifications e Specifications DSC QX100 e Specifications DSC QX10 Information Trademarks e Trademarks License e License Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Troubleshooting About this camera Power supply e Why doesn t the camera charge e Why the power lamp flashing green Shooting e Why can t record images e Why can t record movies e Why can t I activate Digital zoom e Why can t use one touch AF PlayMemories Mobile Wi Fi connection e Why can t I connect via Wi Fi e Why can t I connect with NFC e ve forgotten the password Where can I find out what it is Shooting transferring e Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone e Why is the live view
10. Removes the smartphone attachment after using the camera 1 Slide the removal lever to the lens side and rotate the attachment eAttaching the camera to a smartphone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 66 SONY Help Guide E 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 card of the camera 1 Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi Fi 2 Press the shutter button of the camera or touch the shutter button of the smartphone e When you use the shutter button of the camera press it halfway to focus on the subject then press it fully to shoot an image A beep sounds when focus is achieved with the shutter button halfway down Related Topic nserting a memory card eelecting the still image size eselecting the transfer size of the still image eReview Image esave Options Notes on use 67 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 68 SONY Help Guide i5 H w 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 s
11. a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances e Note the following points when charging If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop battery level decreases Do not charge for an extended period of time Do not turn on off or restart the computer or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera The camera may cause a malfunction Before turning on off 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 e When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished remove and re insert the battery pack Related Topic echarging the battery pack Battery life and number of images that can be recorded Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 51 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 without worrying about the battery charge becoming low When supplying power from a computer you can transfer images in the memory card of the camera to a computer through the Mass Storage You can shoot while
12. adaptor 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 120 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why the power lamp flashing green e Battery power is insufficient Charge the battery Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 121 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I record images e The memory card may not be recognized correctly if it is inserted at a slant or in the wrong direction Remove it once confirm the orientation of the memory card and insert it correctly e nserting a memory card Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 122 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I record movies e Images cannot be recorded if a memory card is not inserted in the camera Insert a memory card e nserting a memory card Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 123 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I activate Digital zoom e There is no digital zoom function in the camera Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 124 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I use one touch AF e One touch AF may not react near the outer edge of the screen e Focusing on a subject with low cont
13. and degree of background defocus You can adjust the EV value and white balance e When Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto is set you cannot change the following settings EV White Balance e In Superior Auto mode it takes some time to record an image because the camera overlays images to create a high quality image with less subject blur and noise Related Topic eAperture Priority Shooting DSC QX100 only 82 Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 83 SONY Help Guide Fay 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 Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi Fi then set the Exposure Mode to A Aperture Priority Shooting intelligent Auto 2 Touch the F value and select the desired F value Selects an aperture F value from F1 8 to F11 e When you adjust the zoom to the T side the maximum aperture minimum F value will increase Related Topic eFxposure Mode 84 Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 85 SONY Help Guide Q E 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 via Wi Fi then touch Settings The setting scree
14. charging when the AC Adaptor AC UD10 or AC UD11 both sold separately is used The AC Adaptor AC UD11 sold separately may not be available in some countries regions e The battery remaining indicator on the display panel of the camera will disappear e While the camera is turned off the battery pack is charged e No power is supplied to the camera if the battery is not inserted Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 52 SONY Help Guide rw 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 A Printed side B Terminal side DSC QX100 microSD memory card Memory Stick Micro media 53 A Printed side B Terminal side 2 Close the cover e Before removing the memory card make sure that the access lamp is off then press the memory card e If SJ 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 eMemory card Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 54 SONY Help Guide Ey to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Installing to an Android smartphone
15. use 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 camera focuses automatically on that point 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 Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 26 SONY Help Guide Ey E 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 the size at which the image is transferred to the smartphone when shooting White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions EV Adjusts the exposure manually Exposure Mode You can select the Exposure Mode based on condition and objective Aperture Priority Shooting DSC QX100 only You can adjust the focus range or degree of background defocus by manually setting the aperture F value Focus Mode DSC QX100 only
16. 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 22 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Installing PlayMemories Mobile Installing to an Android smartphone gt Install PlayMemories Mobile to a smartphone in order to make a Wi Fi connection with the camera Installing to an iPhone gt Install PlayMemories Mobile to a smartphone in order to make a Wi Fi connection with the camera Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 23 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 gt Connects the camera and Android via Wi Fi Connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Android smartphone via Wi Fi gt Connects the camera and an Android smartphone with one touch using NFC functions Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi Fi gt Connects the camera and iPhone via Wi Fi Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 24 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 after using the camera Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 25 SONY Help Guide Ey E to
17. AINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your camera Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 118 119 SONY Help Guide G oubieshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why doesn t the camera charge e Charge the battery with the power of the camera turned off e If you are using the AC adaptor sold separately reconnect it as follows 1 Connect the micro USB cable supplied to the multi terminal of the camera 2 Connect the micro USB cable to the AC
18. SONY Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Cyber shot 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 ITA to use 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 Gmoubieshooting About this camera gt PlayMemories Mobile gt How to use gt Troubleshooting gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 About this camera Names of parts gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 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 Corporation Vi Viv Viv Y Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Shooting Basic shooting method gt Shooting settings gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Transferring images taken with the camera Transferring images to the smartphone
19. amp Battery cover e The password and SSID required for Wi Fi connection are printed on a label on the inside of the battery cover RESET button Tripod socket hole e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur e Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC QX10 unless noted otherwise Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped 48 DSC QX10 DSC QX100 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation SONY Help Guide E 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 micro USB cable supplied DSC QX10 DSC QX100 Charge lamp A Lit Charging Off Charging finished Flashing Charging error or charging paused temporarily due to charging outside appropriate temperature range 50 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 available in some countries regions Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 115 min using the micro USB cable supplied The above charging time applies when charging
20. anual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual e Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available e The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 117 SONY Help Guide Ei Fay 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 inform you of the following Please read the following sections Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your camera Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBT
21. ayed 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 want to focus on If you touch another point before shooting the camera refocuses on that point e If you touch the One touch AF release button f 9 focus will be canceled e One touch AF cannot be used in the following settings Movie mode Focus Mode is set to MF DSC QX100 only e While using one touch AF only the shutter button is effective If you would like to perform other operations cancel one touch AF e One touch AF is released if either of the following operations is performed Shooting still images Zooming Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 73 SONY Help Guide Ei 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 The position of an icon depends on whether the camera recognizes a scene or a condition If the camera recognizes a scene and icons such as g Portrait amp Infant 2 Night Portrait J Night Scene gA Backlight Portrait Backlight 44 Landscape y Macro A Low Light Spotlight are displayed on the first line If the camera recognizes a condition icons such as Tripod
22. epeatedly record delete images over a long period of time fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card and movies may not be recorded properly In such a case save your images to a PC or other storage location then Format e A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used e Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operations When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We recommend backing up important data e Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor e Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop the memory card e Do not disassemble or modify the memory card e Do not expose the memory card to water e Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 106 e Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size Otherwise it will cause a malfunction e Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corr
23. era DSC QX10 QX100 How to use About this camera Names of parts Names of parts Before Use Charging the battery pack e Charging the battery pack Supplying power e Supplying power Inserting a memory card e Inserting a memory card Installing PlayMemories Mobile e Installing to an Android smartphone e Installing to an iPhone Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi Fi e Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi Fi e Connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Android smartphone via Wi Fi e Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi Fi Attaching the camera to a smartphone e Attaching the camera to a smartphone e Removing the smartphone attachment supplied Shooting Basic shooting method e Shooting still images e Shooting movies e Zooming e Adjusting auto focus AF with a one touch e Scene Recognition Shooting settings e Self Timer e Selecting the still image size e Selecting the transfer size of the still image e White Balance e EV e Exposure Mode e Aperture Priority Shooting DSC QX100 only e Focus Mode DSC QX100 only e Review Image e Save Options e Beep of the camera Transferring images taken with the camera Transferring images to the smartphone e Copying sharing images to an Android smartphone e Copying images to an iPhone Transferring images to a computer by USB connection e Transferring images to a computer by USB connection I nitializing Formatting
24. ery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the battery is charged correctly If the battery is charged correctly a battery error may have occurred e If the Charge lamp flashes this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby When the temperature returns to the appropriate range charging resumes the Charge lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Help Guide EIR 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 cards in group A are referred to as microSD memory card and in group B Memory Stick Micro media e Memory Stick Micro media of up to 16 GB and microSD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camera e To ensure stable operation of the memory card we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to back up any important data to a PC or other storage location e If you r
25. f Continuous movie shooting If continuous shooting reaches the limit 25 minutes shooting will be restarted Other operations such as zooming are not performed Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 112 SONY Help Guide ARJ ra to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Specifications DSC QX100 System Image device 13 2 mm x 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 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 3 6x zoom lens f 10 4 mm 37 1 mm 28 mm 100 mm 35 mm film equivalent F1 8 W F4 9 T e While shooting movies 16 9 29 mm 105 mm e While shooting movies 4 3 36 mm 128 mm SteadyShot Optical Exposure control Automatic exposure Aperture priority White balance Automatic Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Warm White Cool White Day White Daylight Color temperature File format e Still images JPEG DCF Exif MPF Baseline compliant Movies MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick Micro media microSD memory cards Input and Output connectors Multi Terminal USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Supports Micro USB compatible device Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BN 3 6 V Power consumption during shooting Approx 1
26. image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 16 SONY Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Notes on use Before use To make full use of this content please read the following notes thoroughly Please note that they are subject to change without prior notice June 2013 Recommended system environment The following system environments are recommended for displaying this content You may not be able to view the content on other system environments e For viewing on a computer Recommended browser With Microsoft Windows Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later Mozilla Firefox latest version Google Chrome latest version With Apple Mac OS Apple Safari Ver 5 or later Mozilla Firefox latest version Google Chrome latest version For viewing on a smartphone or tablet Basic operation has been confirmed on the standard browser for the noted devices running the following operating systems Android 2 3 or later Xperia series Walkman running Android iOS 4 or later iPhone iPod touch iPad e J avaScript JavaScript is used with this content for viewing convenience If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser settings the content may not operate properly or it may not be displayed correctly e Style Sheets Cascading Style Sheets are used in designing this content Page layout may not be as
27. intended if you view the content with style sheets disabled or on a web browser that is not compatible with style sheets However operation will not be affected e Cookies This content uses cookies To use services incorporating cookies you need to set your browser to allow cookies Handling of personal information obtained from websites 17 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 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Names of parts Names of parts gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 19 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 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 gt worrying about the battery charge becoming low Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 21 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
28. ion moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera e If moisture condensation occurs turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On image data compatibility e The camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standards established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e 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 and be careful not to apply force to it Note on wireless LAN We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to or unauthorized use of destinations loaded on the camera resulting from loss or theft Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 101 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 102 SONY Help Guide ra 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
29. ipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the battery How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store the camera in a cool dry place To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year while storing To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag etc to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If the 103 available time of the battery is shortened significantly it is probably time to replace it with a new one e The battery life varies according to 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 SONY Help Guide Fay to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Charging the battery pack e 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 again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the batt
30. items On Default setting Saves images reviewed on the smartphone Off Does not save images reviewed on the smartphone Related Topic eReview Image eselecting the transfer size of the still image Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 88 SONY Help Guide Q E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Beep of Connected Device desired mode Menu items Shutter Turns on the shutter sound only when you press the shutter button On Default setting Turns on the beep shutter sound when you operate shooting press the shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 89 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Select Copy from Connected Device 3 Select the date of the image s you want to copy If you want to change the image size touch or Copy Image Size and select the desired image size 4 Add a x mark in the check b
31. ke 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 el nstalling to an iPhone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 63 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 rotate the attachment until its LOCK position aligns with the index of the camera 3 Extend the clamps and attach a smartphone 64 To remove the smartphone extend the clamps of the attachment as you did when attaching and remove If you pull out the smartphone by sliding it to the side the rubber part of the attachment clamps may be damaged e Make sure no buttons are caught when the smartphone is attached e Make sure no fingers are caught when the smartphone is attached e Do not swing the camera around with a smartphone attached to it as the smartphone may slip out of the attachment Related Topic eRemoving the smartphone attachment supplied Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 65 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Removing the smartphone attachment supplied
32. llowing website http www sony net pmm Related Topic Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi Fi Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 56 SONY Help Guide Q rw 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 inside of the camera s battery cover or on the cover of the manual 57 4 Input the password as printed on the same label first time only x o v b n ming O Lw Related Topic el nstalling to an Android smartphone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 58 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 then select More to check that NFC is enabled 3 Touch the N mark of the smartphone to N Mark of the camera Powered on Continue to touch 1 2 seconds without moving the smartphone until PlayMemories Mobile starts up Powered off Continue to touch wi
33. mes total of all movie files that can be recorded on a memory card in the gt camera h hour m minute Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 38 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Battery life that can be used Battery life and number of images that can be recorded gt 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 Corporation 39 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Specifications Specifications DSC QX100 gt Specifications DSC QX10 gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 40 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Trademarks Trademarks gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 41 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 License License gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 42 ibleshooting 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 ibleshooting 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
34. n is displayed 2 Focus Mode desired mode Menu items AF S When the subject is in focus the focus is fixed You can select AF S only when shooting still images AF C Continues to focus on a moving subject You can select AF C only when recording movies MF Turns the control ring to adjust the focus manually e The zoom operation works by turning the control ring when AF S or AF C is selected Related Topic eZooming Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 86 SONY Help Guide E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Review Image desired mode Menu items On Default setting Displays a review image 2sec Displays a review image for 2 seconds Off Does not display a review image Related Topic eSave Options eselecting the transfer size of the still image Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 87 SONY Help Guide E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Save Options desired mode Menu
35. or _j Move are displayed on the second line The camera may recognize both the scene and condition or just one When Superior Auto is set Sg Move Bright and 44 Move Dark are recognized e Scene Recognition is effective only when Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto is set e These scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation Related Topic eFxposure Mode Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 74 SONY Help Guide Q E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Self Timer desired mode Menu items Off Does not use the self timer 2sec Sets the self timer to a 2 second delay 10sec Sets the self timer to a 10 second delay 3 Press the shutter button of the camera or touch the shutter button of the smartphone e If you press the shutter button of the camera the self timer is canceled e You cannot record movies using the self timer e If you use the shutter button of PlayMemories Mobile in step 3 this button cannot be used to cancel the self timer Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 75 SONY Help Guide Fay 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
36. ord are also displayed Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 128 SONY Help Guide G oubieshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone e Movies are not transferred automatically Select W Settings Copy from Connected Device then select images to transfer to the smartphone e If you are using iOS 6 or later and cannot copy images set to permit access from PlayMemories Mobile with Settings Privacy Photos Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 129 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone e 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 Corporation 130
37. osive substances present Memory 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 media functions Memory Stick Micro media Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media Above are Memory Stick Micro media with MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 107 SONY Help Guide E 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 PlayMemories Mobile starts up e If you remove the battery the date and time information on the camera will be reset Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 108 SONY Help Guide Ey E 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 prevent damage to the finish or casing e Do no
38. ox of the image you want to copy 5 Touch Copy e Touch g amp to return to shooting standby e You can upload images to the network service by pressing Share Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 90 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Select Copy from Connected Device 3 Select the date of the image s you want to copy If you want to change the image size touch Setting Copy Image Size and select the desired image size 4 Add a x mark in the check box of the image you want to copy 5 Touch Copy e If you are using iOS 6 or later and cannot copy images set to permit access from PlayMemories Mobile with Settings Privacy Photos e Touch gg to return to shooting standby Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 91 92 SONY Help Guide rw 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 the micro USB cable supplied DSC QX10 DSC QX100
39. rast may not be possible eAdjusting auto focus AF with a one touch Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 125 bleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I connect via Wi Fi e 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 SONY Help Guide EK G oubieshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Why can t I connect with NFC e 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 without moving the smartphone until PlayMemories Mobile starts up e f the smartphone is in a case remove the case e Check that the NFC function of the smartphone is enabled For details refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 127 SONY Help Guide EK G oubieshooting Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 I ve forgotten the password Where can I find out what it is e The SSID and password are printed on the inside of the camera s battery cover or on the cover of the manual e Connect the camera and a computer with the micro USB cable supplied then select Computer PMHOME gt WIFI_INF TXT of INFO The SSID and passw
40. rmats the memory card in the camera Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 32 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 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 Wi gt Fi Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 34 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 Vv Vv WV Vv Vw Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 On cleaning On cleaning gt Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Number of still images Number of still images gt 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 Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies Approximate maximum movie ti
41. ry card are dirty The memory card is damaged The memory card is inserted in the wrong direction 2 Battery remaining indicator Seh The indicator moves to the right as battery power is depleted Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 97 SONY Help Guide I Fay 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 v 112000 F2s 03 x 11 10 9 Switching exposure modes Scene Recognition Self Timer White Balance Focus Mode Memory Card Number of recordable images Still image size Switching between still image movie Shutter movie button Settings Disp Button R GEORGA ee zd adw HEH NF O e Reduces buttons and icons displayed on the smartphone for easier viewing m Ww Shutter speed Aperture value EV 98 14 Zoom e The display screen or operating method for the application is subject to change without notice by future upgrades Related Topic e ooming escene Recognition eelf Timer eelecting the still image size WVhite Balance exposure Mode eFocus Mode DSC QX100 only eNumber of still images eRecordable time of movies Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 99 Help Guide ZI E to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Precautions On database files When you in
42. sert 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 can perform the next operation If a database file error occurs import all the images to a computer then format the memory card Notes on recording e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor waterproof e Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired e Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of the camera e Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation Otherwise the camera may not properly record images e Do not shake or strike the camera It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged e When the battery level becomes low the lens might stop moving Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again Do not use store the camera in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Storing under direc
43. set the EV value when Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto is set e The exposure compensation value you can see on the screen when shooting is from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV If you set the value outside of that range the brightness on the screen will not change while shooting but will be reflected in the recorded images DSC QX100 only c za or A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light e When the image shot is overexposed adjust EV to the minus side e When the image shot is underexposed adjust EV to the plus side Related Topic 80 eFxposure Mode Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 81 kacie ZN E 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 via Wi Fi then touch jqfg Exposure Mode Exposure Mode selecting screen is displayed i intelligent Auto 2 Select the desired mode Menu items ify Intelligent Auto Shoots still images with the settings adjusted automatically ift Superior Auto Shoots still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode P Program Auto Shoots with automatic exposure shutter speed and aperture F value You can adjust the EV value and white balance A Aperture Priority Shooting DSC QX100 only Shoots with the aperture manually adjusted for focus range
44. t expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide e Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation SONY Help Guide Ei Fay 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 to 4 3 18M 2 GB 190 4 GB 385 8 GB 780 16 GB 1550 32 GB 3150 64 GB 6200 DSC QX10 When Still Image Size is set to 4 3 18M 2 GB 295 4 GB 590 8 GB 1200 16 GB 2400 32 GB 4800 64 GB 9600 Note e Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 110 SONY Help Guide Ey Fay 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 m minute The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card 2 GB 15 m 4 GB 40 m 8 GB 1h 20m 16 GB 2 h 45 m
45. t sunlight and near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e In a location subject to rocking vibration e Near strongly magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On a genuine Sony accessories If you use except for a genuine Sony accessories it may cause a mulfunction 100 Note on disposal transfer of the camera To protect personal data perform the following when disposing of or transferring the camera e Reset all camera settings by pressing RESET button Carl Zeiss lens DSC QX100 only The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation e If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm locat
46. that is inserted into the camera 1 Connect the camera and the smartphone via Wi Fi then touch Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Still Image Size desired mode Menu items DSC QX100 3 2 20M 3 2 5M 16 9 17M 16 9 4 2M 4 3 18M Default setting 4 3 5M 1 1 13M 1 1 3 7M DSC QX10 4 3 18M Default setting 4 3 5M 16 9 13M 16 9 2M Related Topic eelecting the transfer size of the still image Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 76 SONY Help Guide E 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 Size of Review Image desired mode Menu items 2M Default setting Reduces the size to 2M for transfer Original Keeps the original recorded size Related Topic eelecting the still image size eReview Image esave Options Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 77 SONY Help Guide Q Fay 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 Settings The setting screen is displayed 2 White Balance desired mode Menu items AWB A
47. the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged In addition even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter We recommend to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be aware of short circuits The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the zoom frequently We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty In this case w
48. thout moving the smartphone until the lens of the camera extends e Canceling sleep and the screen lock of the smartphone in advance e If there is no N mark on the smartphone refer to the manual of the smartphone e If the camera and a smartphone cannot be connected by NFC see Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi Fi and connect them without using NFC 59 e If you touch the N Mark of an NFC enabled Android smartphone that is 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 onnecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi Fi Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 60 SONY Help Guide rw 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 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 oMEFEL LLC PEPELCELIE BRENDDE 6 Confirm the connection to the SSID of the camera 62 e To terminate the Wi Fi connection ma
49. till image movie switching button A to switch to movie mode 6 Touch the Movie button to stop recording the movie 69 You cannot record movies with the shutter button of the camera Movies are not transferred automatically Transfer the movie to your smartphone after recording You cannot record movies if no memory card is inserted in the 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 el nserting a memory card eCopying sharing images to an Android smartphone Copying images to an iPhone Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 70 SONY Help Guide Q Fay to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Zooming Shoots enlarged images with zoom DSC QX10 can zoom images up to 10x and DSC QX100 can zoom up to 3 6x 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 e When Focus Mode is set to AF S or AF C you can also zoom by turning the control ring DSC QX100 only Related Topic eNames of parts ocus Mode DSC QX100 only Notes on use 71 4 477 311 12 1 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 72 SONY Help Guide E 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 displ
50. uto WB Default setting Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural Daylight Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day fy Shade Adjusts for a shady location of Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky z Incandescent Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio 4 1 Fluor Warm White Adjusts for warm white fluorescent lighting sko Fluor Cool White Adjusts for cool white fluorescent lighting 4 1 Fluor Day White Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting 4 2 Fluor Daylight Adjusts for daylight fluorescent lighting K Color Temp Adjusts for the color temperature of the light source Increases the value to geta more reddish color tone and decrease the value to get a more bluish color tone DSC QX100 only e You cannot set the white balance when Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto is set Related Topic eFxposure Mode Notes on use 4 477 311 12 1 78 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 79 SONY Help Guide Fay 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 Adjusts the exposure manually in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV e You cannot
51. ypical 2 3 Wh 630 mAh e 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 Sony Corporation 116 SONY Help Guide E to use Digital Still Camera DSC QX10 QX100 Trademarks e The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation Cyber shot Cyber shot Memory Stick gt Memory Stick Micro MEMORY Stick MICRO PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home logo PlayMemories Mobile PlayMemories Mobile logo e Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries e iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco System Inc e Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation e microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e Android Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc e Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance e The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries e In addition system and product names used in this m

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