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

Single Connection (Default setting)
Multi Connection
No indication (Wi-Fi Off)
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. 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.
18. Hook for the wrist strap
Hint
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being
dropped.
[4] How to use Before Use Charging the battery pack
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.
How to open the battery cover of the ILCE-QX1:
Slide the lever in the [1] direction and hold it there.
Pull the cover in the [2] direction.
Open the cover in the [3] direction.
How to open the battery cover of the DSC-QX30:
Pull the cover in the [1] direction.
Open the cover in the [2] direction.

3. Connect the multi terminal of the camera to a USB port of your computer, using the micro USB
cable (supplied).
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error, or charging paused temporarily due to charging outside appropriate

temperature range
If you do not have a computer, use the AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately).
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time using the micro USB cable (supplied) is as follows:
ILCE-QX1: Approximately 310 minutes
DSC-QX30: Approximately 115 minutes
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
Note
Note the following points when charging:
Turn off the power of the camera before charging. Charging is not possible when you connect the
computer while the camera is turned on.
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.
Hint
When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack.
[5] How to use Before Use Supplying power
Supplying power
By supplying power from a computer or AC adaptor (sold separately), you can use the camera while
saving power.
You can shoot while charging when the ILCE-QX1 is supplied with power from the AC-PW20 AC
Adaptor (sold separately), or the DSC-QX30 is supplied with power from the AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold
separately).
When supplying power from a computer, you can transfer images in the memory card of the camera to a
computer through the Mass Storage.
Note
The battery remaining indicator on the display panel of the camera will disappear.
While the camera is turned off, the battery pack is charged.
[6] How to use Before Use Inserting a memory card

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.
ILCE-QX1
microSD memory card
Memory Stick Micro media
A: Printed side
B: Terminal side
DSC-QX30
microSD memory card

Memory Stick Micro media
A: Printed side
B: Terminal side
2. Close the cover.
Before removing the memory card, make sure that the access lamp is off, then press the
memory card.
Note
If (indicates memory card not inserted) appears on the display panel of the camera, or the power
lamp flashes red, the memory card is inserted upside down or the other way around. Insert it in the
correct direction.
[7] How to use Before Use Installing PlayMemories Mobile
Installing to an Android smartphone
Install PlayMemories Mobile to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera.
1. Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google Play.

Note
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.
Hint
For more information, refer to the following website.
http://www.sony.net/pmm/
[8] How to use Before Use Installing PlayMemories Mobile
Installing to an iPhone
Install PlayMemories Mobile to an iPhone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera.
1. Install PlayMemories Mobile from App Store.
Note
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.
Hint
For more information, refer to the following website.
http://www.sony.net/pmm/
[9] How to use Before Use Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi
Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via
Wi-Fi
Connects the camera and Android smartphone 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 printed on the label on the inside of the camera's battery cover.
4. Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only).

Note
Make sure that the Wi-Fi setting of the camera is set to (Single Connection).
[10] How to use Before Use Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi
Connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Android
smartphone via Wi-Fi
Connects the camera and Android smartphone with one-touch, using NFC functions.
1. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More…] to check that [NFC] is enabled.
2. 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 without moving the smartphone until the camera turns on (ILCE-
QX1) or the lens of the camera extends (DSC-QX30).

Note
Cancel sleep and the screen lock of the smartphone in advance.
Make sure that the Wi-Fi setting of the camera is set to (Single Connection).
If there is no N mark on the smartphone, refer to the manual of the smartphone.
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.
Hint
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.

[11] How to use Before Use Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi
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].
4. Select the SSID printed on the label on the inside of the camera's battery cover.