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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Operate the smartphone.
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When a high ambient temperature, continuous recording or other 
conditions cause the camera to overheat, the following restrict ions will 
occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera cools down.
–Continuous recording, motion picture recording, and the Wi-Fi 
connection will be temporarily disabled.
–If you continue recording even when [ ] is flashing on the scree n, a message will be 
displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.
∫ Taking a picture while jumping
When you hold your smartphone and jump, the camera’s shutter ca n be released 
automatically as the smartphone detects the peak of the jump. T his function is convenient 
for taking a picture while jumping.
Operate the smartphone.
[] >[Live Control Settings] >[Jump Snap] >Select the sensitivity.
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We recommend that you take test pictures to determine the camer a’s angle and how hard you 
jump and to make any desired adjustments.
•For details, refer to the help section in the “ Image App ” menu.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Operate the smartphone.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Operate the smartphone.
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The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or right  according to your preference.•Pictures in RAW format and motion pictures of [AVCHD] cannot be  saved.
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1 Select  [ ].
2 Record an image.
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The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Some settings are not available.
Playing back images in the camera
1 Select  [ ].
2 Touch the image to enlarge it.
Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS
1 Select  [ ].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it or to send it t o an SNS, etc.
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You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After 
sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera.
1 Start recording location information
2 Start recording images
3 Finish recording the location 
information
4 Sending and writing location 
information
∫ Operate the smartphone
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Select  [ ].
3Select [Geotagging].
4Select an icon.
Using a smartphone, you can combine motion pictures recorded wi th the camera’s [Snap 
Movie] function (P26). Music can be added to motion pictures to  be combined. In addition, 
you can save 
the combined motion picture or upload it on a web service.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)
2Operate the smartphone.
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[Snap Movie] of the “ Image App ” requires a smartphone that supports Android OS 4.3 or higher.•The iPhone 4 and iPod touch (4th generation) do not suppor t [Snap Movie] of the “ Image App ”.
Adding location information to images stored in the camera from  a smartphone/
tablet
Start/stop recording location information.
Sending and writing l ocation information.•Follow the on-screen messages to operate the smartphone.•Images with location information are indicated with [ ].
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to  your 
preference on a smartphone/tablet
1Select  [ ].
2 Select [Snap Movie].
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[Snap Movie] motion pictures  with recent recording dates will b e randomly selected 
and automatically sent to the smartphone.
•When motion pictures with recent recording dates are not availa ble, a screen that lets 
you select motion pictures will be displayed. Select motion pic tures and send them.
3Edit the motion pictures.
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Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on  how to operate.
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GPS
GPS
GPS
GPS
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About the supplied software
The supplied DVD includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1)
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE
(Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.10)
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/
Windows 8.1)
∫ Installing supplied software
•Before inserting the DVD, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•For details about information such as the operating environment  or operating method, 
refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format) ” or the operating 
instructions for the respective software programs.
2Insert the DVD with the supplied software.
•If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display  the menu by selecting and 
executing [Launcher.exe].
•In Windows 8/Windows 8.1, you can display the menu by clicking a  message that is 
displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and executing [Launcher.exe].
•You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in [Computer] (XXXX 
differs depending on the model).
3Click [Applications].4Click on the [Recommended Installation] on the install menu to  install.
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on th e screen.
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.
1Insert the DVD with the supplied software.
2 Double-click the application folder on the DVD.
3 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.
4 Double-click the icon in the application folder.
Not available in these cases:
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“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac. For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer 
to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoSc ope manual 
available for download at the link below.
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20
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Monitor Display
In recording
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Fn2
Fn2
Fn4
Fn4
Fn4
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Recording Mode (P18)
Photo Style
‰ŒFlash Mode
Flash
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when recording motion 
pictures)
Recording format/Recording 
quality
Snap Movie (P26)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when taking still pictures)
Image effect (filter) adjustment 
display
Image effect (filter) setting
Card (displayed only during 
recording)
Elapsed recording time¢ 1 (P25)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator
Peaking
HDR/iHDR (P22)
Multi exposure
Digital Zoom
Electronic shutter
1EXPS
EXPS
SNAP
4SEC
L4:3
  EXM4:3
EXPS
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Picture Mode (Still picture 
priorities)
Overheat indicator (P38)
2
A›Quality
Focus Mode
ØAF Mode
Pull Focus (P26)
Face Recognition
AF Lock
Burst
Auto Bracket
Self-timer
Battery indication
Optical Image Stabilizer¢ 2
Jitter alert
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.)
Focus (Under low illumination)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram
AFS
AFL
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¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 Only available when a lens th at supports the Stabilizer function is attached.
¢ 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on if the [Profile Setup] 
setting is set.
¢ 4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢ 5 This is displayed during countdown.
¢ 6 It is possible to switch the display between the number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the [Custo m] menu.
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3
Name¢3
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date¢4
Age¢3
Location¢4
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢
4: 
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Exposure meter
Focal distance display
Step zoom
4
AF area
Spot metering target
Self-timer¢ 5
Mic level display
Silent Mode
AE Lock
Metering Mode
Program Shift
3.5Aperture value (P17)
60Shutter speed (P17)
Exposure compensation value
Brightness (P22)
Manual Exposure Assistance
ISO sensitivity
5
Dial operation guide
White Balance Bracket
White Balance Fine Adjustment
VÐîÑWhite Balance
Color (P22)
AEL
AE
BKTAWB
1
98Number of recordable pictures¢6
Available recording time¢1, 6
Touch tab
Touch zoom
Touch Shutter
Touch AE
Peaking
In Self Shot Mode (P23)
Function button (P18)
/
Color
Defocus control function 
(P22)
Brightness (P22)
Type of defocus ([Miniature 
Effect])
One point color
Position of the light source
Image effect (filter) 
adjustment
Image effect (filter)
R8m30s
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Menu list
•[Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and 
[Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Pi cture] menu. Changing these 
settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
To display explanations of the menu items.
When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to 
[ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.
A Explanations of the menu
[Rec]
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you 
are recording.
[Photo Style] [i.Resolution][ISO Increments]
[Filter Settings] [iHandheld Night Shot] [Extended ISO]
[Aspect Ratio] [iHDR][Long Shtr NR]
[Picture Size] [HDR][Shading Comp.]
[Quality] [Multi Exp.][Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Sensitivity] [Time Lapse Shot] [Digital Zoom]
[Focus Mode] [Stop Motion Animation][Color Space]
[Metering Mode] [Panorama Direction][Stabilizer]
[Burst Rate] [Shutter Type] [Face Recog.]
[Auto Bracket] [Flash][Profile Setup]
[Self Timer] [Red-Eye Removal]
[i.Dynamic] [ISO Limit Set]
[Motion Picture]
This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and oth er aspects for motion picture 
recording.
[Photo Style] [Continuous AF][Mic Level Disp.]
[Filter Settings] [Metering Mode][Mic Level Adj.]
[Snap Movie] [i.Dynamic][Wind Cut]
[Rec Format] [i.Resolution]
[Rec Quality] [Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Focus Mode] [Digital Zoom]
[Picture Mode] [Flkr Decrease]
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[Custom]
Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up 
according to your preferences.
[Silent Mode][Histogram][iA Button Switch]
[AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line][Video Button]
[Half Press Release] [Highlight][Power Zoom Lens]
[Quick AF] [Zebra Pattern] [Lens w/o Focus Ring]
[Pinpoint AF Time] [Monochrome Live View][Self Shot]
[Pinpoint AF Display] [Constant Preview] [Touch Settings]
[AF Assist Lamp] [Expo.Meter] [Touch Scroll]
[Focus/Release Priority] [Dial Guide] [Menu Guide]
[AF+MF] [Rec Area] [Shoot w/o Lens]
[MF Assist] [Remaining Disp.]
[MF Assist Display] [Auto Review]
[MF Guide] [Fn Button Set]
[Peaking] [Q.MENU]
[Setup]
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set 
other settings which make it easier for you to operate the came ra.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Clock Set] [Economy] [Exposure Comp. Reset]
[World Time] [USB Mode] [Self Timer Auto Off]
[Travel Date] [TV Connection] [No.Reset]
[Wi-Fi] [Menu Resume] [Reset]
[Beep] [Menu Background][Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
[Live View Mode] [Menu Information] [Pixel Refresh]
[Monitor Display] [Language] [Sensor Cleaning]
[Monitor Luminance] [Version Disp.][Format]
[Playback]
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settin gs, etc. of recorded pictures.
[2D/3D Settings][Video Divide][Favorite]
[Slide Show] [Time Lapse Video][Print Set]
[Playback Mode] [Stop Motion Video] [Protect]
[Location Logging] [Resize][Face Rec Edit]
[Clear Retouch] [Cropping] [Picture Sort]
[Title Edit] [Rotate] [Delete Confirmation]
[Text Stamp] [Rotate Disp.]
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures.
•
Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes 
more detailed information.
•The battery is exhausted. > Charge the battery.
•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.
•When a high ambien t temperature, continuous recording or other conditions cause t he camera 
to overheat, the following restri ctions will occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera 
cools down.
–Continuous recording, motion picture recording, and the Wi-Fi c onnection will be temporarily 
disabled.
–If you continue recording even when [ ] is flashing on the scree n, a message will be 
displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.
•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightl y.•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEAS E]?
•The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stab ilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camer a firmly with both hands when taking pictures.
> We recommend using a tripod and  the self-timer when taking pictures with a slow shutter 
speed.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting  [Reset] on the 
[Setup] menu.
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit suddenly turns off during recording.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
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•This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•Are you taking pictures with the electronic shutter? > When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed m ay reduce the effect of the 
horizontal stripes.
•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc.,  increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are  a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or record ing under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
•Is the flash closed? > Open the flash.
•When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated .
> Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [EFC].
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.
> Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
•Is the card inserted? Is there a picture on the card?•Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC?
If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.
> It is recommended to use the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software in the D VD (supplied) to write 
pictures from PC to card.
•Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback? > Change to [Normal Play].
•The picture quality or sound quality of recorded motion picture s may be deteriorated even when 
these are played back with the compatible devices. Also, record ing information may not be 
displayed correctly.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluoresce nt lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different  from the actual 
scene.
The flash is not activated.
The picture is not played back.
There are no recorded pictures.
Motion pictures recorded with this model cannot be played back  on other 
equipment.
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∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connecte d.•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use t hem sufficiently away 
from the device.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with  other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication error] is displayed.)
•If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio wa ves may be adversely affected. In 
such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move the camera away from the 
metal surface.
∫ About a wireless access point
•Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating s tate.•The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio 
wave condition.
> Move this unit closer to the wireless access point.
> Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access  point.
> Change the direction of this unit.
> Change the location and orientation of the wireless access poin t.
> Perform the [Manual Input].
•It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on t he setting of the wireless access 
point. > Check the settings of the wireless access point.
> When the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not t o broadcast, the wireless 
access point may not be detected. Enter the network SSID to sta rt the connection or enable 
the SSID broadcast of the wireless access point.
•Connection types and security setting methods are different dep ending on the wireless access 
point. (Refer to the operating instructions of the wireless acc ess point.)
•Is the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz switchable wireless access point connected t o other equipment using the 
5 GHz band? > The use of a wireless access point that can use 5 GHz/2.4 GHz sim ultaneously is 
recommended. It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera  if it is not compatible.
A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established.
Radio waves get disconnected.
Wireless access point is not displayed.
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