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Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card

Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.

MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Eye-Fi] desired mode

	On	Uses the upload function. The Eye-Fi mode display icon on the LCD screen will change depending on the communication mode of the Eye-Fi card. Eye-Fi card is in standby mode. There is no image to be sent. Eye-Fi card is in upload standby mode. Eye-Fi card is in connecting mode. Eye-Fi card is uploading images. An error has occurred.
	Off	Does not use the upload function.

Notes

As of December 2010, Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and some countries in the European Union.

For more information on the Eye-Fi card, contact the manufacturer or seller of Eye-Fi cards directly.

Eye-Fi cards are permitted only in the countries and regions in which they were purchased. You may be held liable due to local restrictions.

The Eye-Fi card has a wireless LAN function. Do not insert the Eye-Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited, such as while aboard an airplane. If the Eye-Fi card is inserted, set [Eye-Fi] to [Off]. When the uploading function of the Eye-Fi card is set to [Off], is displayed on the LCD screen.

Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card

Set the wireless LAN access point settings or the transferring direction settings of the Eye-Fi card.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.

After the settings are finished, insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, and shoot the images.

The recorded images are automatically transferred via the wireless LAN to the PC, etc.

Notes

When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card.

Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.

When uploading image data, [Power Save] is not available.

If the (error) icon is displayed, eject and re-insert the Eye-Fi card, or turn the power of the camera off and on again. If the (error) icon is still displayed, the Eye-Fi card may be corrupted. For details, contact Eye-Fi, Inc.

Wireless LAN communication may be interrupted by the other communication devices. If data reception is insufficient, move the camera closer to the access point.

For details on content that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.

Some Eye-Fi cards have an “Endless Memory Mode.” This product does not support “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.