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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

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Transferring images taken with the camera

Transferring images to the smartphone

Transferring images to a computer by USB connection

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Initializing the settings

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Display panel of the camera

Screen of the smartphone

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Precautions

On cleaning

Number of still images

Recordable time of movies

Battery life that can be used

Specifications

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About this camera

Names of parts

Before Use

Charging the battery pack

Supplying power

Inserting a memory card

Installing "PlayMemories Mobile"

Installing to an Android smartphone

Installing to an iPhone

Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi

Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi

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

Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-Fi

Attaching the camera to a smartphone

Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied)

Shooting

Basic shooting method

Shooting still images

Shooting movies

Zooming

Adjusting auto focus (AF) with a one-touch

Scene Recognition

Shooting settings

Self-Timer

Selecting the still image size

Selecting the transfer size of the still image

White Balance

EV

ISO

Exposure Mode

Aperture Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only)

Shutter Speed Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only)

Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only)

Review Image

Save Options

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Beep of the camera

Transferring images taken with the camera

Transferring images to the smartphone

Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone

Copying images to an iPhone

Transferring images to a computer by USB connection

Initializing/Formatting

Initializing the settings

Formatting a memory card

Information that appears on the screen

Display panel of the camera

Screen of the smartphone

Precautions/About this camera

Precautions

Battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Memory card

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About adjusting the date and time

On cleaning

Number of still images

Recordable time of movies

Battery life that can be used

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded

Specifications

Specifications (DSC-QX100)

Specifications (DSC-QX10)

Information

Trademarks

License

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Troubleshooting

About this camera

Power supply

Why doesn’t the camera charge?

Why the power lamp flashing green?

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?

"PlayMemories Mobile"

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?

Shooting/transferring

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Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone?

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

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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.

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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

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Charging the battery pack

Charges the battery pack when it is in the camera.

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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.

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Inserting a memory card

You can shoot images after inserting a memory card in the camera.

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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.

Installing to an iPhone

Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera.

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Connecting the camera and the smartphone via Wi-Fi

Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi

Connects the camera and Android via Wi-Fi.

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.

Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-Fi

Connects the camera and iPhone via Wi-Fi.

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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.

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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

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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.

ISO

Adjusts the ISO manually.

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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).

Shutter Speed Priority Shooting (DSC-QX100 only)

A moving subject can be depicted in freeze-frame or with traces of motion, for example, by selecting a suitable shutter speed.

Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only)

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.

Beep of the camera

You can select the operation sounds of the camera.

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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.

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Transferring images to a computer by USB connection

Transfer the images in a memory card to a computer by USB connection.

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Initializing the settings

You can initialize the settings to the default setting.

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Formatting a memory card

Formats the memory card in the camera.

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Display panel of the camera

Describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera.

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Screen of the smartphone

Describes the buttons and icons that appear on the screen of a smartphone connected to the camera via Wi-Fi.

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Precautions

Battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Memory card

About adjusting the date and time

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Number of still images

Maximum number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card in the camera.

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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))

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Battery life that can be used

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).

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Specifications

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Specifications (DSC-QX10)

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Power supply

Why doesn’t the camera charge?

Why the power lamp flashing green?

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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?

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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?

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Shooting/transferring

Why does an image not transfer to a smartphone?

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

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Names of parts

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1. Display panel

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:Indicates memory card not inserted

:Indicates remaining battery capacity

2. Removal lever

3. Hook for strap

4. Power button

5. (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.

6. Microphone

7. Lens

8. Control ring (DSC-QX100 only)

9. Power/Charge/Movie lamp

Green: Power on Orange: Charging Red: Recording a movie

10. Zoom lever

11. Shutter button

12. Multi terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device.

13. Speaker

14. Attachment part

15. Memory card slot

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16. Access lamp

17. Battery cover The password and SSID required for Wi-Fi connection are printed on a label on the

inside of the battery cover.

18. RESET button

19. 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.

Note

Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-QX10, unless noted otherwise.

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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).

Charge lamp (A)

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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 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 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:

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.

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When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack.

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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 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.

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. No power is supplied to the camera if the battery is not inserted.

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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

"Memory Stick Micro" media

A: Printed side

B: Terminal side

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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.

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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

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) 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.

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For more information, refer to the following website.

http://www.sony.net/pmm/

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Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi

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

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Installing to an iPhone

Install "PlayMemories Mobile" to a smartphone in order to make a Wi-Fi connection with the camera.

1. Install "PlayMemories Mobile" from App Store.

Note

Operating environment is iOS v4.3-6.0. (As of 09/01/2013) 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/

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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

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cover of the manual.

4. Input the password, as printed on the same label (first time only).

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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 without moving the smartphone until the lens of the camera extends.

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Canceling sleep and the screen lock of the smartphone in advance. 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.

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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].

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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).

6. Confirm the connection to the SSID of the camera.

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7. Go back to the Home screen, then start "PlayMemories Mobile".

Note

To terminate the Wi-Fi connection, make 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.

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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.

2. Open the clamps of the attachment.

3. Extend the clamps and attach a smartphone.

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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.

Note

Make sure no buttons are caught when the smartphone is attached. Make sure no fingers are caught when the smartphone is attached. Do not swing the camera around with a smartphone attached to it, as the smartphone may slip out of the attachment.

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Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied)

Removes the smartphone attachment after using the camera.

1. Slide the removal lever to the lens side and rotate the attachment.

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Digital Still Camera

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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.

Note

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.

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Inserting a memory card

Selecting the still image size

Selecting the transfer size of the still image

Review Image

Save Options

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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 still image/movie switching button (A) to switch to movie mode.

5. Touch the (Movie) button of the smartphone.

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6. Touch the (Movie) button to stop recording the movie.

Note

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.

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Copying/sharing images to an Android smartphone

Copying images to an iPhone

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Zooming

Shoots enlarged images with zoom. DSC-QX10 can zoom images up to 10×, and DSC-QX100 can zoom up to 3.6×.

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.

Hint

When [Focus Mode] is set to [AF-S] or [AF-C], you can also zoom by turning the control ring (DSC-QX100 only).

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Focus Mode (DSC-QX100 only)

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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.

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.

If you touch the One-touch AF release button ( ), focus will be canceled.

Note

One-touch AF cannot be used in the following settings:

Movie mode [Focus Mode] is set to [MF] (DSC-QX100 only)

While using one-touch AF, only the shutter button is effective. If you would like to

perform other operations, cancel one-touch AF.

One-touch AF is released if either of the following operations is performed:

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Table Of Contents

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

About this camera

"PlayMemories Mobile"

How to use

Troubleshooting

Notes on 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

Basic shooting method

Shooting settings

Transferring images to the smartphone

Transferring images to a computer by USB connection

Initializing the settings

Formatting a memory card

Display panel of the camera

Screen of the smartphone

Precautions

On cleaning

Number of still images

Recordable time of movies

Battery life that can be used

Specifications

Trademarks

License

Power supply

Shooting

Wi-Fi connection

Shooting/transferring

Names of parts

Charging the battery pack

Supplying power

Inserting a memory card

Installing to an Android smartphone

Installing to an iPhone

Connecting the camera and an Android smartphone via Wi-Fi

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

Connecting the camera and an iPhone via Wi-Fi

Attaching the camera to a smartphone

Removing the smartphone attachment (supplied)

Shooting still images

Shooting movies

Zooming

Adjusting auto focus (AF) with a one-touch