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PlayMem°[!,es
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. DSC-QXIO/DSC-QXIO0
Serial No.
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TOreduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, tile battery pack carl burst, cause a fire or
even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with
the battery terminals.
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• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or
a device that can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
• Dispose 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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Hereby,SonyCorporation,declaresthatthisDSC-QXIO/QXIO0DigitalStill
Cameraisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevant
provisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.Fordetails,pleaseaccessthefollowingURL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
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
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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 Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)
the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as
household waste.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that
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 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 of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
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.
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Toensurethatthebatterywillbetreatedproperly,handovertheproductat
end-of-lifetotheapplicablecollectionpointfortherecyclingofelectricaland
electronicequipment.
Forallotherbatteries,pleaseviewthesectiononhowtoremovethebattery
fromtheproductsafely.Handthebatteryovertotheapplicablecollection
pointfortherecyclingofwastebatteries.
Formoredetailedinformationaboutrecyclingofthisproductorbattery,
pleasecontactyourlocalCivicOffice,yourhouseholdwastedisposalservice
ortheshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
IDA Standards
I Complies with ]
DB00353
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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.
Check the supplied items
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN
(1)
• Micro USB cable (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• Smartphone attachment (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Name of main parts
[_ Power button
[_ Microphone
[_ Display panel
: Indicates memory card not
inserted
__11J]: Indicates remaining battery
capacity
[_ Hook for strap
_ Tripod socket
Control ring (DSC-QXIO0)
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%Power/Charge/Movielamp _.........._'_.-_
Orange:Charging
Red:Recordingamovie
Green:PowerON ___
%Zoomlever
%Shutterbutton []_J___3
_]Multiterminal DSC-QXIO
_]RESETbutton
DSC-QXIO0
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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.
• Turn off the power when the
battery is being charged.
• If you do not have a computer,
use the AC adaptor AC-UD10 or
AC-UD11 (both sold separately). The
AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not
be available in some countries/
regions.
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Batter,
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Inserting a memory card
Insert a microSD memory card or "Memory Stick Micro" (M2) media
before shooting.
microSD
memory
card
DSC-QXIO
DSC-QXIO0
Printed side Terminal side
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.
PlayMemor!es
For details on
"PlayMemories Mobile", []
refer to the support
website
http://www.sony.net/
prom/
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• 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.
I r-,_i_l
0 Turn on the power of the camera.
Q Start "PlayMemories Mobile" on
the smartphone.
® Select the SSID,as printed on the
inside of the camera's battery
cover or on the cover of this
manual.
(_ Input the password, as printed on
the same label (first time only).
Continued
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Connecting the camera and a smartphone via Wi-Fi (continued)
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®
Power button
®
®
®
_L OIIO. O "!
0 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 a smartphone touching until
the lens of the camera extends.
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O Turn on the power of the camera.
Q On the smartphone, select
[Settings], then select [Wi-Fi].
(_ Select the SSID, as printed on the
inside of the camera's battery
cover or on the cover of this
manual.
(_) Input the password, as printed on
the same label (first time only).
O Confirm the connection to the
SSID of the camera.
(_ Go back to the Home screen, then
start "PlayMemories Mobile".
®
Power button
®
®
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Continued
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Connecting the camera and a smartphone via Wi-Fi (continued)
® ® @
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Attaching the camera to a smartphone
Attach a smartphone after fixing
the camera to the smartphone
attachment (supplied).
(_) Fix the camera to the attachment.
Put the camera into the slot of the
attachment, aligning the index,
then rotate the attachment until
it clicks.
d)
Sony mark
Smartphone Index (-)
Attachment
Continued
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Attaching the camera to a smartphone (continued)
(_) Open the clamps of the (_)
attachment.
(_) Extend the clamps and attach a
smartphone.
• Do not swing the camera around
with a smartphone attached to it,
as the smartphone may slip out of
the attachment. (_)
• Make sure no buttons are caught
when the smartphone is attached.
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Removing the smartphone
attachment
Slide the removal lever to the lens
side and rotate the attachment.
Removal lever
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Shooting images
0 Start "PlayMemories Mobile" on
the smartphone.
Q Shoot images with the shutter
button of the camera or
"PlayMemories Mobile". The
shutter button of the camera
is not available while shooting
movies.
[2M] images are transmitted
automatically to the smartphone.
[18M] images are saved into the
memory card of the camera (default
setting).
Screen of "PlayMemories
Mobile"*
[_] Switching exposure modes
[_ Settings
[_ Shutter/movie button
[_ Switching between still image/
movie
Zoom
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Terminating
Q End "PlayMemories Mobile" to
return to the Home screen.
Q Turn offthe power of the camera.
• If you turn offthe power of
the camera before ending
"PlayMemories Mobile", an error
message will be displayed. This is
not a malfunction.
The display screen for the
application is subject to change
without notice by future upgrades.
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Refer to the Help Guide
The Help Guide is an online
manual. Refer to the Help Guide
when you would like to know
further details, settings and
operations of"PlayMemories
Mobile", and precautions.
http://www.sony.net/Sonylnfo/Support/
ril. []
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IQ&A
Why doesn't the camera
charge?
• Turn the power off.
Why the power lamp flashing
red?
• Memory card is not inserted
correctly. Insert it in the correct
direction.
How can I correct the date/
time?
• When Wi-Fi connection between
the camera and the smartphone
is made, the date/time on the
camera is automatically set to that
of the smartphone.
How can I return to the default
setting?
• Turn on tile power of the camera,
then press the RESET button.
How can I change a setup of
image size, etc.?
• You can make changes on tile
settings screen of "PlayMemories
Mobile".
How can I see the number of
images or information about
the camera?
• Refer to the "Specifications" of this
manual or the "Help Guide (HTML)".
Continued --_
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Q & A (continued)
Why has the power of
the camera turned on
unexpectedly?
• If an NFC-enabled smartphone is
close to the camera, the power
may turn on accidentally. This is
not a malfunction.
Why does an image not
transfer to my smartphone
after shooting?
• Movies are recorded on a memory
card, but are not transferred
automatically.
I've forgotten the password.
Where can I find out what it is?
• The password and SSID are printed
on the inside of the battery cover
or on the cover of this manual.
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Dimensions(ClPAcompliant):
DSC-QXIO0:62.5mmx62.5mmx55.5mm(21/2inchesx
21/2inches×21/4inches)(W/H/D)
DSC-QXIO:62.4mmx61.8mmx33.3mm(21/2inches×
21/2inches×15/16inches)(W/H/D)
Mass(CIPAcompliant)(includingNP-BNbatterypack,"MemoryStick
Micro"media):
DSC-QXIO0:Approx.179g(6.3oz)
DSC-QXIO:Approx.105g(3.7oz)
Power:RechargeablebatterypackNP-BN,3.6V
Powerconsumption(duringshooting):1.1W
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Battery life and number of images that can be recorded
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Shooting (still images)
Actual shooting (movies)
Continuous shooting (movies)
• The number is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
• The above number varies depending on the type of smartphone and how it
is used.
Approx. 110 min. Approx. 220 images
Approx. 25 min.
Approx. 55 min.
(DSOQX100)
Approx. 65 min.
(DSOQX10)
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•ThefollowingmarksaretrademarksofSonyCorporation.
eMber-shot,"Cyber-shot","MemoryStick",M_ST_,_,"MemoryStickMicro",
MEMI]RYSTI[I(MI[RI],"PlayMemoriesHome".
•microSDXClogoisatrademarkofSD-3C,LLC.
•Android,GooglePlayaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofGoogleInc.
•Wi-Fi,theWi-Filogo,Wi-EiPROTECTEDSET-UParetrademarksorregistered
trademarksoftheWi-FiAlliance.
•TheNMarkisatrademarkorregisteredtrademarkofNFCForum,Inc.inthe
UnitedStatesandinothercountries.
•Inaddition,systemandproductnamesusedinthismanualare,ingeneral,
trademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivedevelopersor
anufacturers.However,theTMor_>marksarenotusedinallcasesinthis
manual.
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Notes on using the camera
When you attach a smartphone attachment to the camera, be careful not to
pinch a finger.
On camera's temperature
Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use, but it is not a
malfunction.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to
record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera.
In this case, leave the power offand wait until the camera and battery
temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera
and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable
to record movies.
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On use and care
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact
such as hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly
careful of the lens.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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