Introduction There are different ways of controlling the camera remotely from a smartphone.
- Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth
You can control the camera by using a smartphone paired via Bluetooth as a remote control.
- Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
As you view a live image on a smartphone connected via Wi-Fi, you can shoot remotely.
IMPORTANT
- Before connecting to the camera, you must install the free dedicatedãCamera Connect app on the smartphone.
- Camera Connect can be installed from Google Play. You can also access Google Play from a QR code that you can display on the camera when registering the smartphone on the camera.
- Use the latest version of the smartphone OS.
- Activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the smartphone. Note that pairing with the camera is not possible from the smartphoneâs Bluetooth settings screen.
* Bluetooth low energy technology (hereafter referred to as "Bluetooth")
NOTE
- In the following explanation, smartphone setting procedures are indicated by the , and camera setting procedures are indicated by the icon.
- For convenience, smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices are collectively referred to as "smartphones".
Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi
1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.
- Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
- Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].
- Set the [Bluetooth] switch to [ON].
2. Download Camera Connect from the Google Play and install it on the smartphone.
3. Turn the camera on.
4. Press the < > button.
5. Press the < > < > to choose the [ ] tab, and press < >.
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6. Press the < > < > to choose the [ 1 ] tab.
7. Press the < > < > to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press < >.
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NOTE
If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the < > < > keys.
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8. Press the < > < > to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], and press < >.
9. Press the < > < > to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], and press < >.
10. Press the < > < > to choose [ Do not display ], and press < >.
11. Press the < > < > to choose [ Pair via Bluetooth ], and press < >.
12. Press < >.
13. A message is displayed indicating that pairing is in progress.
14. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.
15. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
- Touch the camera to connect.
16. Press the < > < > to choose [ OK ], and press < >.
17. Press < > of this screen.
- The Pairing between the camera and the smartphone should be complete, and connected.
IMPORTANT
- Battery life may be shorter when you use the camera after pairing with a smartphone, because power is consumed even when the camera is off.
18. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.
NOTE
- Auto power off is disabled while you are using the Bluetooth remote controller feature.
19. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.
- Choose .
20. Touch the to take a photo.
Wi-Fi Connection Without Using Bluetooth
1. Confirm the smartphone's settings.
- Make sure that [Airplane mode] is not set.
- Turn [Wi-Fi] to [ON].
2. Download Camera Connect from the Google Play and install it on the smartphone.
3. Turn the camera on.
4. Press the < > button.
5. Press the < > < > to choose the [ ] tab, and press < >.
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6. Press the < > < > to choose the [ 1 ] tab.
7. Press the < > < > to choose [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press < >.
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NOTE
If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the < > < > keys.
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8. Press the < > < > to choose [ Connect to smartphone ], and press < >.
9. Press the < > < > to choose [ Add a device to connect to ], and press < >.
10. Press the < > < > to choose [ Do not display ], and press < >.
11. Press the < > < > to choose [ Connect via Wi-Fi ], and press < >.
12. The SSID ( ) and password ( ) will be displayed on the screen.
13. Turn Wi-Fi settings to ON in your smartphone, choose the SSID ( ) from step 12.
14. Input password from step 12 ( ).
15. Once the connection between the camera and the smartphone has been confirmed, press the home button to return to the home screen.
16. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.
17. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
- Touch the camera to connect.
18. Press the < > < > buttons to choose [OK], and press < >.
19. The camera screen will show [Wi-Fi on].
20. Choose [Remote live view shooting] in Camera Connect.
21. Once the camera is ready for remote live view shooting, a live image from the camera is displayed on the smartphone.
- Use the smartphone to shoot, touch [ ].
Virtual Keyboard Operations Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information. Note that the length and type of information you can enter varies depending on the function you are using.
Input area, for entering text |
Cursor keys, for moving in the input area |
Current no. of characters/no. available |
Keyboard |
Switch input modes |
Space |
Delete a character in the input area |
Finish the text entry |
- To move the cursor within , turn the < > dial.
- To move within and â, use the < > cross keys.
- Press < > to confirm input or when switching input modes.
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