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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.
- Please refer to "Related information" for details on the smartphones which can be connected with a camera wirelessly.
- 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".
Controlling the Camera via Bluetooth
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. Use the zoom lever to choose the [  ] tab.
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6. Press the  /  buttons to choose [ 1 ].
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7. Press the  /  buttons to choose [Wireless communication settings], then press the  button.
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8. Press the / buttons to choose [Bluetooth function], then press the button.
9. Press the / buttons to choose [Bluetooth function] again, then press the button.
10. Press the / buttons to choose [Smartphone], then press the button.
NOTE
NOTE
- If the following screen appears, press the / buttons to switch to other screens.
11. Press the / buttons to choose [Pairing], then press the button.
12. Press the / buttons to choose [Do not display], then press the button.
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 / buttons to choose [OK], press the button.
17. Press the button of this screen.
- The Pairing between the camera and the smartphone should be complete, and connected.
IMPORTANT
- Any active Bluetooth connections will be lost if you remove the camera battery pack. The connection will be reestablished when you insert the battery pack and turn on the camera.
- 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.
- Before bringing the camera to places where the use of electronic devices is restricted, disable active Bluetooth communication (which is used even when the camera is off) by choosing [ Wireless communication settings ] -> [ Bluetooth function ](twice) -> [ Disable ].
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
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20. Touch the to take a photo.
Controlling the Camera via Wi-Fi
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. Press the  button.
NOTE
NOTE
- If the following screen appears, press the / buttons to switch to other screens.
4. Press the / buttons to choose [  ], then press the button.
5. Press the / buttons to choose [Register a device for connection], press the button.
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6. / buttons to choose [Do not display], press the button.
7. The SSID (  ) and password (  ) will be displayed on the screen.
8. Turn Wi-Fi settings to ON in your smartphone, choose the SSID ( ) from step 7.
9. Input password from step 7 ( ).
10. Once the connection between the camera and the smartphone has been confirmed, press the home button to return to the home screen.
11. Touch the [Camera Connect] ( ) application icon on the smartphone to start Camera Connect.
12. After the camera is recognized, a camera selection screen is displayed.
- Touch the camera to connect.
13. Press the / buttons to choose [OK], press the button.
14. The camera screen will show [Wi-Fi on].
15. Choose [Bluetooth remote controller] in Camera Connect.
NOTE
If the [Initiating Live view shooting] window appears, touch [OK].
16. The smartphone screen changes to a screen for remote control via Bluetooth.
- Touch the [
 ] to take a photo.
On-Screen Keyboard 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.
| â¢Entering characters
Press the
/
/
/
buttons to choose the key of your desired character, and then press the
button. |
| â¢Moving the cursor
Choose [
] or [
] and press the
button.
You can also move the cursor by turning the
ring. |
| â¢Switching input modes
Choose [
], press the
button to switch to capital letters.
Choose [
], press the
button to switch to numbers or symbols. |
| â¢Deleting characters
Choose [
] and press the
button. The previous character will be deleted. |
| â¢Confirming input
After pressing the
button, press the
/
buttons to choose [OK], press the
button. |
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