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Preparations:
The following conditions are required to use Auto Cloud Backup:
• Set the camera to a state in which it can be turned on with the smartphone (standby state). 
(P274)
– Camera: [Bluetooth] and [Remote Wakeup] are set to [ON].
– Camera: The Camera On/Off switch is set to [OFF].
• Camera: The card’s Write-Protect switch is not set to [LOCK].
Start up the “ Image App ” in foreground (a state in which the ap p can be operated), 
and run a backup.
• A backup will start if the smartphone is connected to the wireless access point set up in “(Setup 
3 )”.
• It may be possible to run a backup even if the app is running in background (a state in which it 
cannot be operated).
Running a backup
• The first job backs up all images on the card. The second and  subsequent jobs back up only 
those that have not been backed up yet.
• If you change the backup destination, images that have already  been backed up are not 
saved to a new destination.
• A backup job will stop in the following cases: – When you set the camera on/off switch to [ON]
– When you remove or insert the card
– When the battery runs out of power (The job will resume after  the battery is recharged. With 
the “ Image App ”, you can set the battery power at which backup  jobs stop.)
• You cannot back up motion pictures, 6K/4K burst files, and ima ges recorded with the Post 
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The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the 
camera performs recording while writing the acquired location i nformation.
Preparations:
Enable the GPS function on the smartphone.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone.  (P268)2Select the camera’s menu. (P55)
• The camera will enter a mode where location information can be  recorded and [ ] will 
be displayed on the recording screen.
3Take pictures on the camera.• Location information will be written to the recorded pictures.
• To disable the recording of location information, set [Locatio n Logging] to [OFF] on the camera.
Recording location information to the camera’s images
Wireless connectivity required:
AThe smartphone acquires 
location information.
B The smartphone sends the 
location information.
C The camera performs recording 
while writing the location 
information.
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Location Logging]  > [ON]
When [ ] is flashing
Location information is not acquired, so data cannot be written . Positioning with the GPS on the 
smartphone may not be possible if the smartphone is in a locati on such as a building or a bag. 
Move the smartphone to a location where positioning performance  can be optimized, such as 
one that offers a wide view of the sky, to try positioning. In addition, refer to the operating 
instructions of your smartphone.
• Images with location information are indicated with [ ].
• Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
• The smartphone drains its battery faster while acquiring locat ion information.
Not available in these cases:• Location information is not written to motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format.
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Synchronize the clock and the time zone setting of the camera with those of a 
smartphone.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone.  (P268)
2Select the camera’s menu. (P55)
• The [Clock Set] setting and the [Home] or [Destination] settin g in [World Time], which are 
all located in the [Setup] menu, will be synchronized with the  corresponding settings of the 
smartphone.
• To disable the automatic synchronization of the clock, set [Au to Clock Set] to [OFF] on the 
camera.
Save the camera’s setup information to a smartphone. Since saved setup information can 
be imported to cameras, you can apply the same setup to more th an one camera.
1Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P268)
2Operate the smartphone.
Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone
Wireless connectivity required:
> [Setup]  > [Bluetooth]  > [Auto Clock Set]  > [ON]
Saving the camera’s setup information to a smartphone
Wireless connectivity required:
1Select  [ ].
2 Select [ ].
3 Save or load setup information.
• Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on  how to operate.
When transferring setup information, the camera automatically m akes a Wi-Fi 
connection.
• (iOS devices) Depending on the connection status of the smartp hone, you may need to 
change the connected device on the Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow t he on-screen message on 
the smartphone to change the setting.
• Only the setup information for this model can be loaded.
• You can save or load the setup information of items identical to those in [Save/Restore 
Camera Setting] in the [Setup] menu.
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Displaying pictures on a TV
You can display pictures on a TV that supports the Digital Media Renderer (DMR) function 
of the DLNA standard.
Preparations:
Set the TV to DLNA waiting mode.
• Read the operating instructions for your TV.
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P299)
3Select a device you want to connect.• When the connection is established, the screen is displayed.
4Play back pictures on this unit.• To terminate the connection, follow the steps below:
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Yes]
(You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi].  (P266))
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Playback on TV]
• If you display pictures using the Wi-Fi function, they cannot  be output in 4K resolution.
• When a TV is connected to this unit, the TV screen may temporarily return to the status before 
the connection. Pictures are displayed again when you take or p lay back pictures.
• The [Effect] and [Sound] settings for slide shows are not appl ied to the TV.
Not available in these cases:
• Motion pictures and 6K/4K burst files cannot be played back.
• Images displayed on certain screens of the camera (multi playb ack screen, etc.) are not 
displayed on the TV.
• When [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Fun ction] is not available.
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Sending images
When sending images, select the method for sending them 
after selecting [New Connection] in [Wi-Fi Function] in [Wi-Fi] 
in the [Setup] menu.
∫ Images that can be sent
¢1 Sending by [Send Images While Recording] is not available.
¢ 2 A motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] can be sent to [PC] if th e file size is 4 GB or smaller. It 
cannot be sent if the size is greater than 4 GB.
¢ 3 Excluding motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K]  in [Rec Quality]
• Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the de vice.
• Refer to the manual of the destination equipment or the web se rvice for more information on 
how to playback pictures.
A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every  time you take it.• While sending a file, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen.
• To terminate the connection, follow the steps below: >   [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [Yes]
• You cannot change the sending settings while sending pictures.
DestinationJPEGRAWMP4¢ 1AVCHD¢1, 2MP4(LPCM),
MOV6K/4K Burst File¢1
Images recorded with the 
Post Focus function¢ 1
[Smartphone] (P287) ±—±¢3—— —
[PC] (P290) ±± ± ± ±¢1±
[Cloud Sync. Service]  (P295) ±
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[Web service] (P292) ±—±
¢3—— —
[AV device] (P289) ±—— — — —
[Printer]
¢ 1 (P288) ±—— — — —
Send Images While Recording
• Since the camera gives priority to recording, sending may take longer during the recording.
• If you cancel the transmission before its completion by, for e xample, terminating the Wi-Fi 
connection, unsent files will not be resent.
• You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu w hile sending.
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Images can be selected and sent after recording.
Pressing [DISP.] after completing a connection allows you to change the settings for 
sending such as the image size for sending.
Send Images Stored in the Camera
[Single Select] setting
1Select the picture.2Select [Set].
[Multi Select] setting
1Select the picture.  (repeat)• The setting is canceled when the picture is selected 
again.
• Pictures are displayed separately by card slot. You can  switch the displayed card by pressing [Fn3].
• You can only select images on one card at a time.
2Select [OK].• To terminate the connection, select [Exit].
• Details of the playback menu [Print Set] settings will not be  sent.
Not available in these cases:
• Images recorded with a device other than the camera and images  modified or edited on a PC 
may not be sent.
Changing the settings for sending images
[Size] Resize the image to send.
[Original]/[Auto]/[Change] ([M], [S] or [VGA])
• [Auto] is available only for [Web service]. It changes the ima
ge size 
according to the status of the destination.
[File Format](Destination: Only [PC])[JPG]/[RAW iJPG]/[RAW]
[Delete Location 
Data]
(Destination: Only [Cloud 
Sync. Service], [Web 
service])
Select whether to delete the location information from images b efore 
sending them.
[ON]/[OFF]
• This operation only deletes the location information from the  images 
that are set to be sent.
[Cloud Limit](Destination: Only [Cloud 
Sync. Service])
You can select whether to send images when the Cloud Folder run s 
out of free space.
[ON]: Do not send images.
[OFF]: Delete images from the oldest ones, then send new images.
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Sending images to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:• Install the “ Image App ” in advance. (P267)
1Select the menu. (P55)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P299)
3Select a device you want to connect.4Check the send settings, and select [Set].• To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (P286)
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Send Images While Recording] or [Send Images Stored in the Cam era] > 
[Smartphone]
On your smartphone
When connecting with [Via Network]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and se t.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
When connecting with [WPS Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Start “ Image App ”.
When connecting with [Manual Connection] in [Direct]:
1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of  this unit.
3 Start “ Image App ”.
5When [Send Images While Recording] has been selected
Take pictures.  (P285)
When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] has been selected
Select the picture.  (P286)
Not available in these cases:
• When [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Fun ction] is not available.
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Printing Wirelessly
You can print pictures on printers that support PictBridge (wir eless LAN)¢.¢Compliant with the DPS over IP standards.
• For details on the PictBridge (wireless LAN-compatible) printe r, contact the respective 
company.
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P299)3Select a printer you want to connect.
4Select pictures, and then print.• The procedure for selecting pictures is the same as the one fo r when the USB connection 
cable is connected.  (P317)
• To terminate the connection, press [ ]. (You can also terminate the connection by pressing [Wi-Fi].  (P266))
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Send Images Stored in the Camera]  > [Printer]
Not available in these cases:
• When [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Fun ction] is not available.
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Sending images to AV device
You can send pictures and motion pictures to AV devices in your house (home AV 
devices).
Preparations:
When sending a picture to AV devices, set your device to DLNA waiting mode.
• Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2Select [Via Network] or [Direct], and connect.  (P299)
3Select a device you want to connect.4Check the send settings, and select [Set].• To change the send setting, press [DISP.]. (P286)
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Wireless access point BHome AV device
> [Setup]  > [Wi-Fi]  > [Wi-Fi Function]  > [New Connection]  > 
[Send Images While Recording] or [Send Images Stored in the Cam era] > 
[AV device]
5When [Send Images While Recording] has been selected
Take pictures.  (P285)
When [Send Images Stored in the Camera] has been selected
Select the picture.  (P286)
• Sending may fail depending on the operational status of the AV  device. Also, sending may 
take a while.
Not available in these cases:
• When [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], [Wi-Fi Fun ction] is not available.
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Sending images to PC
Preparations:• Turn the computer on.
• Prepare folders for receiving images on the PC.  (P290)
• If the workgroup of the destination PC has been changed from t he standard setting, change the 
setting of this unit in [PC Connection].  (P305)
• Create a PC account name (up to 254 characters) and password (u p to 32 characters) 
consisting of alphanumeric characters. An attempt to create a r eceive folder may fail if the 
account name includes non-alphanumeric characters.
∫ When using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”1Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC.  (P311)2Create a folder that receives images with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.• To create the folder automatically, select [Auto-create]. To s pecify a folder, create a new 
folder, or set a password to the folder, select [Create manuall y].
• For details, refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
∫ When not using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
(For Windows)
Supported OS: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10
Example: Windows 7
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then right-cli ck.
2Select [Properties], then enable sharing of the folder.• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
(For Mac)
Supported OS: OS X v10.5 to v10.12
Example: OS X v10.8
1Select a folder you intend to use for receiving, then click on the items in the 
following order.
[File]   [Get Info]
2Enable sharing of the folder.• For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC or Help on the OS.
To create a folder that receives images