Sony ILCE-QX1 Operating instructions

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera/Digital Still Camera

ILCE-QX1/DSC-QX30

How to use

About this camera

Names of parts

Names of parts (ILCE-QX1) [1]

Names of parts (Lens E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS) [2]

Names of parts (DSC-QX30) [3]

Before Use

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack [4]

Supplying power

Supplying power [5]

Inserting a memory card

Inserting a memory card [6]

Installing PlayMemories Mobile

Installing to an Android smartphone [7]

Installing to an iPhone [8]

Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi

Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi [9]

Connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone via Wi-Fi [10]

Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-Fi [11]

Connecting the camera and the Live-View Remote (sold separately) via

Wi-Fi

Connecting the Live-View Remote (sold separately) and one camera via Wi-Fi [12]

Connecting the Live-View Remote (sold separately) and two or more cameras via Wi-Fi [13]

Attaching the camera to a smartphone

Attaching the camera to a smartphone [14]

Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied) [15]

Shooting

Basic shooting method

Shooting still images [16]

Shooting continuously [17]

Shooting movies [18]

Zooming [19]

Using flash (ILCE-QX1 only) [20]

Adjusting AF (auto focus) with one touch. Shooting an AF adjusted still image with one touch (Touch

Shutter) [21]

Scene Recognition [22]

Shooting settings

Self-Timer [23]

Cont. Shooting Settings [24]

Continuous Shooting Speed (DSC-QX30 only) [25]

Zoom Setting [26]

Selecting the still image size and aspect ratio [27]

Selecting the still image quality [28]

Selecting the size of the review image [29]

Recording Mode (movie) (DSC-QX30 only) [30]

White Balance [31]

EV [32]

ISO [33]

Exposure Mode [34]

Aperture Priority Shooting [35]

Shutter Speed Priority Shooting [36]

Grid Line [37]

Mirror Mode (Taking self portraits) [38]

Focus Mode (ILCE-QX1 only) [39]

Lock-on AF [40]

Touch Shutter [41]

Flash (ILCE-QX1 only) [42]

Review Image [43]

Save Options [44]

Beep of the camera [45]

Wi-Fi setting [46]

Transferring images taken with the camera

Transferring images to the smartphone

Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone [47]

Copying images to an iPhone [48]

Playing a movie on a smartphone

Playing a movie on a smartphone [49]

Deleting images in the camera

Deleting images in the camera [50]

Transferring images to a computer by USB connection

Transferring images to a computer by USB connection [51]

Initializing/Formatting

Initializing the settings

Initializing the settings [52]

Formatting a memory card

Formatting a memory card [53]

Information that appears on the screen

Display panel of the camera

Display panel of the camera [54]

Screen of the smartphone

Screen of the smartphone [55]

Precautions/About this camera

Precautions

Precautions [56]

Battery pack [57]

Charging the battery pack [58]

Memory card [59]

About adjusting the date and time [60]

On cleaning

On cleaning [61]

Number of still images

Number of still images (ILCE-QX1) [62]

Number of still images (DSC-QX30) [63]

Recordable time of movies

Recordable time of movies (ILCE-QX1) [64]

Recordable time of movies (DSC-QX30) [65]

Battery life that can be used

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded (ILCE-QX1) [66]

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded (DSC-QX30) [67]

Specifications

Specifications (ILCE-QX1) [68]

Specifications (DSC-QX30) [69]

Information

Trademarks

Trademarks [70]

License

License [71]

Troubleshooting

About this camera

Power supply

Why doesn’t the camera charge? [72]

Why is the power lamp flashing green? [73]

Shooting

Why can't I record images? [74]

Why can't I use flash? (ILCE-QX1 only) [75]

Why can't I shoot images continuously? [76]

Why can't I record movies? [77]

Why can't I activate Digital zoom? [78]

Why can't I use one-touch AF? [79]

PlayMemories Mobile

Wi-Fi connection

Why can't I connect via Wi-Fi? [80]

Why can't I connect with NFC? [81]

I’ve forgotten the password. Where can I find out what it is? [82]

Shooting/transferring

Why are movies not transferred to my smartphone? [83]

Why is the live view image not displayed smoothly on my smartphone? [84]

[1] How to use About this camera Names of parts

Names of parts (ILCE-QX1)

In this Help Guide, instructions for models with the lens supplied and not supplied are described.

The model name depends on whether the lens is supplied or not. They are as follows:

ILCE-QX1

Supplied Lens: none

ILCE-QX1L

Supplied lens: E16-50mm

The explanations for ILCE-QX1 and ILCE-QX1L are indicated with "ILCE-QX1" unless separate

explanations are required for each model.

1. Power/Charge/Movie lamp

Green: Power on

Orange: Charging

Red: Recording a movie

2. Power button

3. Flash

4. (N Mark)

Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless

communication technology.

5. Display panel

: Indicates memory card not inserted

: Indicates remaining battery capacity

: Indicates the Wi-Fi setting

Single Connection (Default setting)

Multi Connection

No indication (Wi-Fi Off)

6. Lens for E-mount cameras (E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)

Supplied only with ILCE-QX1L (Lens supplied kit)

7. Lens release button

8. Microphone

9. (Flash pop-up) button

10. Mounting index

11. Shutter button

12. Image sensor (*)

13. Lens contacts (*)

14. Mount

15. Battery cover

The password and SSID required for Wi-Fi connection are printed on the inside of the camera’s

battery cover.

16. Wi-Fi button

17. Attachment part

18. RESET button

19. Multi terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

20. Memory card slot

21. Access lamp

22. Removal lever

23. Tripod socket hole

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.

24. Hook for the wrist strap

*Do not touch this part directly.

Hint

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being

dropped.

Maximum weight the strap can hold: 850 g (1 lb 14 oz)

[2] How to use About this camera Names of parts

Names of parts (Lens E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)

1. Zooming/Focusing ring

2. Zooming lever

3. Mounting index

4. Lens contacts (*)

*Do not touch this part directly.

Attaching the lens

1. Remove the lens caps on the front and rear of the lens and the body cap of the camera.

2. Align the white marks ( ) on the lens and camera, push the lens lightly towards the camera and

slowly turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

When attaching the lens, do not press the lens release button.

Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Removing the lens

1. While pressing down the lens release button, turn the lens counterclockwise to remove.

Turn off the camera and make sure that the lens is retracted before removing it.

[3] How to use About this camera Names of parts

Names of parts (DSC-QX30)

1. Power button

2. Microphone

3. Lens

4. Removal lever

5. Access lamp

6. Multi terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

7. RESET button

8. Memory card slot

9. (N Mark)

Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless

communication technology.

10. Power/Charge/Movie lamp

Green: Power on

Orange: Charging

Red: Recording a movie

11. Zoom lever

12. Shutter button

13. Attachment part

14. Display panel

: Indicates memory card not inserted

: Indicates remaining battery capacity

: Indicates the Wi-Fi setting

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