Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet

You can do the following after the camera and smartphone are paired via Bluetooth.

  • Establish a Wi-Fi connection using only the smartphone ().
  • Establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera even when it is off ().
  • Control the camera remotely from a smartphone ().

You can also do the following after connecting the camera to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.

  • Browse and save images on the camera from a smartphone ().
  • Control the camera remotely from a smartphone ().
  • Send images to a smartphone from the camera ().

Turning on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on a Smartphone

Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from the smartphone settings screen. Note that pairing with the camera is not possible from the smartphone's Bluetooth settings screen.

Installing the App on a Smartphone

Install the app on an Android smartphone or an iPhone.

  • Use the latest version of the smartphone OS.
  • The app can be installed from Google Play or App Store. Google Play or App Store can also be accessed using the QR codes that appear when the camera is paired or connected via Wi-Fi to a smartphone.

Note

  • Check the app download site for the required OS version.
  • Sample screens and other details in this manual may not match the actual user interface elements after camera firmware, app, Android, or iOS updates.

Bluetooth Pairing and Wi-Fi Connection to Smartphones

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] ().

  2. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the network setting is already set to [Enable].

  3. Select [Camera Connect].

  4. Select [Add a device to connect to].

  5. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the Bluetooth setting is already set to [Enable].
    • A message is displayed if the camera is already paired with another device. Select [OK] to end the current Bluetooth connection.

  6. Press SET.

  7. Start pairing.

    • Press SET to start pairing.
    • If Camera Connect is not installed, use the smartphone to scan the QR code on the screen, go to Google Play or App Store to install Camera Connect, then press SET to start pairing.

  8. Start Camera Connect.

    • Following the instructions in the app, select the camera for pairing.

  9. Establish a Bluetooth connection.

    • When a message appears on the smartphone, use the smartphone as indicated.
    • Press SET.

  10. Complete the connection process.

    • Press SET.
    • The name of the connected device is displayed.

Caution

  • Bluetooth connection consumes battery power even after the camera's auto power off is activated. Therefore, the battery level may be low when you use the camera.
  • Troubleshooting pairing
  • Keeping pairing records for previously paired cameras on your smartphone will prevent it from pairing with this camera. Before you try pairing again, remove pairing records for previously paired cameras from your smartphone's Bluetooth settings screen.

  1. Tap a Camera Connect function.

    • For details on Camera Connect functions, see Main Functions of Camera Connect.
    • Tap a Camera Connect function to initiate a Wi-Fi connection. Tap [Join] when a message is displayed to confirm camera connection.

  2. Confirm that the devices are connected via Wi-Fi.

    • After a Wi-Fi connection is established, the camera screen switches to shooting standby.

    • Selecting [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] will display the [Communicating] screen on the camera ().

The Wi-Fi connection to a smartphone is now complete.

  • To end the Wi-Fi connection, select [Disconnect] on the [Communicating] screen.
  • Terminating the Wi-Fi connection will switch the camera to the Bluetooth connection.
  • To reconnect, start Camera Connect and tap the function you will use.

[Communicating] screen

  • Send to smartphone after shot

    Images can be transferred to a smartphone automatically ().

  • Confirm settings

    You can check setting details.

  • Error details

    After any Wi-Fi connection errors, you can check the error details ().

  • Disconnect

    Terminates the Wi-Fi connection.

Main Functions of Camera Connect

Images on camera

  • Images can be browsed, deleted, or rated.
  • Images can be saved on a smartphone.

Remote live view shooting

  • Enables remote shooting as you view a live image on the smartphone.

Auto transfer

  • Enables camera and app setting adjustment for automatic transfer of your shots ().

Bluetooth remote controller

  • Enables remote control of the camera from a smartphone paired via Bluetooth. (Not available when connected via Wi-Fi.)
  • Auto power off is disabled while you are using the Bluetooth remote controller feature.

Camera settings

  • Camera settings can be changed.

Updating camera firmware

  • Enables camera firmware updates.

Note

  • For details on other functions, you can check the main Camera Connect screen.

Maintaining a Wi-Fi Connection When the Camera Is Off

Even when the camera power switch is set to Power off, as long as it is paired to a smartphone via Bluetooth, you can use the smartphone to browse images on the camera or perform other operations.

If you prefer not to stay connected to the camera via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when it is off, either set [Communication functions: Airplane mode] to [On] or set [Communication functions: Bluetooth settings] to [Disable].

Caution

  • This function can no longer be used if the wireless settings are reset or the smartphone connection information is erased.

Connecting to Smartphones without Bluetooth Pairing

This section describes how to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone without Bluetooth pairing.

Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] ().

  2. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the network setting is already set to [Enable].

  3. Select an option.

    • If you have selected [Camera Connect], select [Use different connection method] on the [Camera Connect] screen.

    • If you have selected [Content Transfer Professional], select [Add a device to connect to] on the [Content Transfer Professional] screen.

  4. Install the app on a smartphone.

    • If the app is not installed, use the smartphone to scan the QR code on the screen, go to Google Play or App Store to install the app, then press SET.

  5. Select [New settings].

    • Select [OK] to go to the next screen.
    • By selecting [Select from list] when settings are already registered on the camera, you can apply the registered settings.

  6. Select [OK].

  7. Save the settings.

    • Press SET.
    • After the communication settings are complete, a message on the camera requests you to connect from the smartphone.

  8. Start the app.

    • Following the instructions in the app, select the camera.

  9. Select [OK].

    • The [Communicating] screen is displayed on the camera ().

Editing/Deleting Devices for Connections

Before editing or deleting connection settings for other devices, end the Wi-Fi connection.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] ().

  2. Select [Edit/delete device].

  3. Select the intended device.

  4. Select an option.

Changing device nicknames

You can change the nickname of devices the camera connects to.

Communication settings

Configurable settings include the wireless LAN and IP address.

  • Selecting [Wireless LAN] enables you to change the target SSID, for example.
  • Selecting [TCP/IPv4] enables you to configure network-related settings such as the IP address.
  • Selecting [TCP/IPv6] enables you to configure settings used for IPv6 ().
  • Depending on the communication setting, not all items may be displayed.

Deleting connection information

You can delete the connection information.

Reconnecting Using Connection Information

The configured connection information can be used to connect again.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] ().

  2. Select the device.

    • [Bluetooth Function]: Bluetooth pairing, [Wi-Fi function]: Wi-Fi connections

  3. Select [OK].

    • If you have selected Bluetooth pairing, the following screen is displayed, and you will use the app.

Automatic Image Transfer to a Smartphone as You Shoot

Your shots can be automatically sent to a smartphone. Before following these steps, make sure the camera and smartphone are connected via Wi-Fi.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to smartphone(tablet)] ().

  2. Select [Send to smartphone after shot].

  3. Set [Auto send] to [Enable].

  4. Set [Size to send].

Sending Images to a Smartphone from the Camera

You can use the camera to send images to a smartphone connected via Wi-Fi.

Displaying the menu screen

  1. Switch to playback.

  2. Press the Q (Quick Control) button (Timer 10 sec.).

  3. Select [Send images to smartphone].

    • If you perform this step while connected via Bluetooth, a message is displayed requesting you to establish a Wi-Fi connection. After pressing SET, tap a Camera Connect function to connect via Wi-Fi, then start again from step 1.

  4. Select an image.

    • Turn the Quick control dial 1 dial to select images to send, then press SET.
    • Images can be selected by touch from index display ().

  5. Press SET.

    • The menu is displayed.

Setting the size of images to send

  1. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

Note

  • When sending multiple images, you can also change [Size to send] as needed on the confirmation screen before sending.

Sending the current image

  1. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

  2. Select [Send img shown].

Selecting and sending images

  1. Select [Send selected].

  2. Select images to send.

    • Turn the Quick control dial 1 dial to select images to send, then press SET.
    • To switch to selecting images from 3-image display, turn the Quick control dial 2 dial counterclockwise. To return to single-image display, turn the Quick control dial 2 dial clockwise.
    • After selecting the images to send, press the Q (Quick Control) button.

  3. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

  4. Select [Send].

Sending a selected range of images

  1. Select [Send range].

  2. Specify the range of images.

    • Select the first image (start point).
    • Next, select the last image (end point). A checkmark [Check] will be appended to all the images within the range between first and last images.
    • To select other images, repeat step 2.
    • To change the number of images in index display, turn the Quick control dial 2 dial ().

  3. Press the Q (Quick Control) button.

  4. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

  5. Select [Send].

Sending all images on a card

  1. Select [Send all card].

  2. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

  3. Select [Send].

Sending images found by searching

Send all the images that match the search conditions set in [Playback: Set image search conditions] at once. For details on [Playback: Set image search conditions], see Setting Image Search Conditions.

  1. Select [Send all found].

  2. Select an option.

    • In [Size to send], you can select the size of images to send.

  3. Select [Send].

Ending image transfer

  • Press the MENU button on the image transfer screen.
  • To end the Wi-Fi connection, select [Disconnect] on the [Communicating] screen.

Caution

  • During the image transfer operation, a picture cannot be taken even if the camera's shutter button is pressed.

Note

  • You can cancel the image transfer by selecting [Cancel] during the transfer.
  • You can select up to 999 files at a time.
  • With a Wi-Fi connection established, disabling the smartphone's power saving function is recommended.
  • Selecting the reduced size for still photos applies to all still photos sent at that time. Note that Small 2 size still photos are not reduced.
  • When you use a battery to power the camera, make sure it is fully charged.