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3Select [QR code].
4Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera.
•If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code will be enla rged. When it is difficult 
to scan the QR code, try enlarging it.
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera.
2Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphon e/tablet.
3Select the SSID displayed on the screen of the camera.4Enter the password displayed on the screen of the camera.
•If you are using an Android device, marking the box for passwor d display 
will allow the device to display the password as you enter it.
5On the smartphone/tablet, start “ Image App ”.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Operate the smartphone.
•
When a high ambient temperature, c ontinuous recording or other conditions cause the camera to 
overheat, the following restrictions w ill occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera cools do wn.
–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.
1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)2Operate the smartphone.
For both iOS devices (iPhone/iP od touch/iPad) and Android devic es
Entering a password to set up a connection
Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
1 Select  [ ].
2 Record an image.
•
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.
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1Connect to a smartphone. (P30)
2Operate the smartphone.
•
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.
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
1Select  [ ].
2Select [Geotagging].3Select an icon.
•
Cautions for Use:
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness r ights, etc. of the subject 
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
•(When using “ Image App ” for iOS)
If you press the Home or On/Off button of the smartphone while  location information is 
being recorded, the recording will stop.
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.
•[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 support [Snap  Movie] of the “ Image App ”.•For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format)”.
Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camer a to an SNS
1 Select  [ ].
2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it or 
to send it to an SNS, etc.
Adding location information to images stored in the camera from  a smartphone/
tablet
Start recording location information.
Finish recording the location information.
Sending and writing l ocation information.•Follow the on-screen messages to operate the smartphone.
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to  your 
preference on a smartphone/tablet
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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/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8/
v10.9)
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows Vista/Windows 7/W indows 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 programes.
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:
•
“ 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/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
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Recording Mode (P18)
Custom settings
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
Simultaneous recording 
indicator
Automatic viewfinder/monitor 
switching (P18)
Peaking
PC2-1
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SNAP
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EXPS
8m30s
Highlight Shadow
HDR/iHDR (P22)
Multi exposure
Digital Zoom
Electronic shutter
Picture Mode (Still picture 
priorities)
Overheat indicator (P39)
2
A›Quality
Focus Mode
šØAF 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.
6
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
Function button (P19)
/
/
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)
Aperture value (P17)
Shutter speed (P17)
ISO sensitivity
Microphone level 
adjustment
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Fn3Fn4Fn5
SNAP
SNAPSNAPFn6Fn7
MINIMI
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On-monitor recording information
In recording
1
Recording Mode (P18)
F3.5Aperture value (P17)
1/60Shutter speed (P17)
Battery indication
2
ISO sensitivity
Exposure compensation value
Brightness (P22)
Manual Exposure Assistance
‰ŒFlash Mode
Flash
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Single
Burst
Auto Bracket
Self-timer
Focus Mode
šØAF Mode
A›Quality
Picture size/Aspect Ratio
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Function button setting (P19)
4
Photo Style
VÐîÑWhite Balance
Intelligent Dynamic Range 
Control
Metering Mode
98Number of recordable pictures
Available recording time
AFS
L4:3
Fn
AWB1
AE
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Menu list
•[Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], 
[i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec]  menu and [Motion Picture] 
menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflecte d 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 o ther 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.]
[AFS/AFF] [Time Lapse Shot] [Digital Zoom]
[Metering Mode] [Stop Motion Animation][Color Space]
[Burst Rate] [Panorama Direction][Stabilizer]
[Auto Bracket] [Shutter Type] [Face Recog.]
[Self Timer] [Flash] [Profile Setup]
[Highlight Shadow] [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] [Picture Mode][Digital Zoom]
[Filter Settings] [Continuous AF] [Flkr Decrease]
[Snap Movie] [Metering Mode][Silent Operation]
[Rec Format] [Highlight Shadow] [Mic Level Disp.]
[Rec Quality] [i.Dynamic][Mic Level Adj.]
[Exposure Mode] [i.Resolution][Wind Cut]
[AFS/AFF] [Ex. Tele Conv.]
A
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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. Also, it is possible to register  the modified settings.
[Cust.Set Mem.][Peaking] [Remaining Disp.]
[Silent Mode] [Histogram][Auto Review]
[AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line] [Fn Button Set]
[Half Press Release] [Highlight][Q.MENU]
[Quick AF] [Zebra Pattern] [Video Button]
[Eye Sensor AF] [Monochrome Live View][Power Zoom Lens]
[Pinpoint AF Time] [Constant Preview][Eye Sensor]
[AF Assist Lamp] [Expo.Meter] [Touch Settings]
[Direct Focus Area] [Dial Guide] [Touch Scroll]
[Focus/Release Priority] [LVF Disp.Style] [Menu Guide]
[AF+MF] [Monitor Disp. Style][Shoot w/o Lens]
[MF Assist] [Monitor Info. Disp.]
[MF Guide] [Rec Area]
[Setup]
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the opera ting 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]/[Viewfinder] [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 ambient temperature, continuous recording or other  conditions cause the camera 
to overheat, the following restrictions 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 camera firmly with both hands when tak ing pictures.
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer when taking pict ures with a slow shutter 
speed.
•When a moving subject is recorded with the electronic shutter,  the subject may appear 
distorted on the picture.
•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.
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.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluoresce nt lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
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•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 (supplied) turned off?
> Turn on the flash. (P12)
•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].
•The monitor may display distorted images in high ambient temper atures, but this does not 
affect images to be recorded.
•This is a characteristic of the camera’s monitor and is not a m alfunction. Images to be recorded 
will not be affected.
•This is a characteristic of the camera’s monitor and is not a m alfunction. Images to be recorded 
will not be affected.
•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.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different  from the actual 
scene.
The flash is not activated.
The monitor displays distorted images.
The outlines of fluorescent lights and other bright light sourc es flicker on the monitor.
Horizontal stripes appear when the monitor is viewed from an an gle in an outside 
environment exposed to strong sunlight.
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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