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