Using The Camera With A Communication Device; Enabling The Wi-Fi Function - Ricoh Pentax K-70 Operating Manual

Using the Camera with a
Communication Device
This camera has a built-in Wi-Fi function. By directly connecting
to a communication device such as smartphones and tablets via
wireless LAN, the camera can be operated from the
communication device and images can be shared with others
via social networks or e-mail.

Enabling the Wi-Fi Function

The Wi-Fi function is disabled when the camera is turned on.
Enable the function using one of the following methods.
• Setting from the menus (p.96)
• Using the Y button (p.96)
When the Wi-Fi function is enabled, a
beep sounds and the 7 (white) icon
indicating the wireless LAN status is
displayed on the status screen and
Live View screen. When 8 (gray) is
displayed, a connection with the
communication device is not
established correctly.
t Memo
• Even after the Wi-Fi function is enabled, it returns to an
inactive state when the camera is turned off and on again.
Also, when the camera enters C mode, the Wi-Fi function is
disabled.
• Auto Power Off is not available while a Wi-Fi connection is
established or images are being transferred. If Auto Power
Off is activated while a connection is not established, the Wi-
Fi function is disabled. The function is enabled when the
camera recovers from Auto Power Off.
• The Wi-Fi function is disabled during the USB connection.
u Caution
• Do not attempt to use the Wi-Fi function in a location where
the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited,
such as on airplanes.
• When using the Wi-Fi function, observe local laws and
regulations governing radio communication.
• If a memory card with a built-in wireless LAN function (such
as an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard) is used, radio wave
interference may occur. When this occurs, disable the Wi-Fi
function of the camera.
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