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What You Can Do via Wi-Fi (Wireless Communication) Functions
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Bluetooth
Features
By pairing the camera with a smartphone compatible with Bluetooth low
energy technology (hereafter, "Bluetooth"), you can:
Control the camera remotely from a smartphone ( = 433)
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Establish a Wi-Fi connection from either the smartphone or the camera,
z
by itself ( = 428, = 441)
Establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera even when it is off ( = 430)
z
Geotag images with GPS information acquired by the smartphone
z
( = 403)
This camera can also be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold
separately) via Bluetooth for remote control shooting ( = 399).
Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points
To establish a Wi-Fi connection with smartphones or computers already on
a Wi-Fi network, see "Wi-Fi Connection via Access Points" ( = 488).
Interface Cable Connection Cautions
Other devices, such as computers, cannot be used with the camera by
o
connecting them with an interface cable while the camera is connected to
devices via Wi-Fi. Terminate the connection before connecting the interface
cable.
When the camera is connected to a computer or another device with an
o
interface cable, you cannot select [ 5 : Wireless communication settings].
Disconnect the interface cable before changing any settings.
Cards
The camera cannot be connected via Wi-Fi if there is no card in the camera
o
(except for [ D ]). Also, for [ l ] and Web services, the camera cannot be
connected via Wi-Fi if there are no images saved on the card.
Using the Camera with a Wi-Fi Connection Established
When the Wi-Fi connection is most important, do not operate the power
o
switch, card slot/battery compartment cover, or other parts. Otherwise, the Wi-
Fi connection will be terminated.
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