Sony ILCE-QX1 User manual

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ILCE-QX1
E-mountE-mount
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Appareil photo à objectif interchangeable/Digitalkamera mit
Wechselobjektiv/Cámara Digital de Lentes Intercambiables/
Fotocamera digitale con obiettivo intercambiabile/Digitale
camera met verwisselbare lens/Câmara Digital de Objetivas
intercambiáveis/Digitalkamera med utbytbart objektiv/
Цифровой фотоаппарат со сменным объективом/
/
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-QX1ILCE-QX1
4-546-411-12(1)4-546-411-12(1)
©2014 Sony Corporation
Printed in Thailand

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Using the wrist strap (supplied)/Utilisation de la dragonne
(fournie)/Verwenden der Handschlaufe (mitgeliefert)/Uso de la
correa de muñeca (suministrada)/Uso del cinturino da polso (in
dotazione)/De polsriem gebruiken (bijgeleverd)/Utilizar a correia
de transporte para o pulso (fornecida)/Använda handlovsremmen
(medföljer)/Использование ремня на запястье (прилагается)/
/ /
ˎWeight limitation: 850 g (1 lb 14 oz)/Poids maximal : 850 g (1 lb 14 oz)/Maximales
Gewicht: 850 g/Limitación de peso: 850 g/Limite di peso: 850 g/Gewichtslimiet:
850 g/Limitação de peso: 850 g/Viktbegränsning: 850 g/Ограничение по весу:
850 г/ / /

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You can download the image management software PlayMemories
Home™ from the following URL.
http://www.sony.net/pm/
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the back. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. WW024382 (ILCE-QX1)/ WW024382 (ILCE-QX1L)
Serial No.
Instruction Manual

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WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause
a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
ˎDo not disassemble.
ˎDo not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
ˎDo not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.

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ˎDo not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
ˎDo not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
ˎDo not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
ˎBe sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or
a device that can charge the battery pack.
ˎKeep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
ˎKeep the battery pack dry.
ˎReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
ˎDispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if
any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus.

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For Customers in Europe
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the
following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to
discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and
connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits
set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence
the picture and sound of this unit.

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Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the product and the battery
shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and
batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling.
The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.

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In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or battery.

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For Customers in Singapore

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About the camera
The camera is designed to be
connected to a smartphone via
Wi-Fi. You can transfer images to
a smartphone on the spot just
after shooting.
This manual covers two models: one
that comes with a supplied lens and
one that does not comes a supplied
lens. The model name varies if the
lens is supplied.
Model name Lens
ILCE-QX1 Not supplied
ILCE-QX1L E16-50mm
Check the supplied items
ˎRechargeable battery pack
NP-FW50 (1)
ˎE16-50mm Power zoom lens (1)
(including lens front cap/
pre-attached to the camera)
(ILCE-QX1L only)
ˎBody cap (1) (ILCE-QX1 only)
ˎMicro USB cable (1)
ˎWrist strap (1)
ˎSmartphone attachment (1)
ˎInstruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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Names of main parts
Power button
Power/Charge/Movie lamp
Green: Power ON
Orange: Charging
Red: Recording a movie
Display panel
: Indicates that a memory
card is not inserted
: Indicates the Wi-Fi
Settings
: Single Connection (default)
: Multi Connection
: Wi-Fi OFF
Lens release button
Flash
(flash pop-up) button
Microphone
Shutter button
Image sensor*
Lens contacts*
RESET button
* Do not touch this part directly.
About the camera (continued)

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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using
the camera. To charge, use the
micro USB cable (supplied) to
connect the camera to a
computer.
To open the battery cover:
Move the lever to the direction
and hold it there. Pull the battery
cover to the direction, then open
it to the direction.
ˎTurn off the power when the
battery is being charged.
ˎIf you do not have a computer, use
the AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold
separately).
Battery Cover
Multi terminal


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Inserting a memory card
Insert a microSD memory card (sold separately) or Memory Stick Micro™
(M2) media (sold separately) before shooting.
Note: Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented when
inserting.
ˎMemory cards are used for storing pictures of [20M] (default setting) or
video.
microSD
memory
card
Memory
Stick Micro
media
Printed
side
Terminal
side

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Installing PlayMemories Mobile™
Install PlayMemories Mobile to
the smartphone before using the
camera. If PlayMemories Mobile is
already installed, update it to the
latest version.
For details on PlayMemories Mobile,
refer to the support website
http://www.sony.net/pmm/
Android
Search for PlayMemories Mobile
from Google Play and install it.
iPhone
Search for PlayMemories Mobile
from App Store and install it.

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Connecting the camera and a smartphone
via Wi-Fi
The connection method varies
depending on the type of
smartphone. Confirm your
smartphone type and connect via
Wi-Fi.
Android (incompatible with
NFC)
Turn on the power of the camera.
Start PlayMemories Mobile on the
smartphone.
Select the SSID as printed on the
label on the back side of the
camera’s battery cover.
Input the password, as printed on
the same label (first time only).

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
Power button
 
Android (NFC-compatible)
Touch the N Mark of the
smartphone against the (N
mark) of the camera.
Powered on: Continue to touch
(1-2 seconds) without moving
until PlayMemories Mobile starts
up.
Powered off: Keep the camera
and smartphone touched until
the camera is turned on.
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iPhone
Turn on the power of the camera.
On the smartphone, select
[Settings], then select [Wi-Fi].
Select the SSID as printed on the
label on the back side of the
camera’s battery cover.


Power button

Input the password, as printed on
the same label (first time only).
Confirm the connection to the
SSID of the camera.
Go back to the Home screen,
then start PlayMemories Mobile.
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Attaching the camera to a smartphone
Attach the camera to a
smartphone after fixing the
smartphone attachment
(supplied) to the camera.
Fix the camera to the attachment.
Put the camera into the slot of
the attachment, align the white
marks, then rotate the
attachment until it clicks.
Sony mark (top)
Smartphone
Attachment
White mark
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Open the clamps of the
attachment.
Extend the clamps of the
attachment and attach it to a
smartphone while holding the
camera tightly (camera body and
lens).
ˎDo not swing the camera around
with a smartphone attached to it,
as the smartphone may slip out of
the attachment.
ˎMake sure no buttons are caught
when the smartphone is attached.


Attaching the camera to a smartphone (continued)