Performing initial setup for the camera
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera and a smartphone and using the smartphone application Creators’ App, you can perform initial camera settings such as date and time settings from the smartphone (when the camera's system software (firmware) is Ver.3.00 or later). Install Creators’ App from your smartphone’s application store. If the application is already installed, be sure to update it to the latest version.
You can also install Creators’ App by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen of the camera using your smartphone.
For details on Creators’ App, refer to the following website.
- Set the power switch to “
” (On) to turn on the camera. - Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.
- Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the camera with your smartphone.
- Launch Creators’ App on your smartphone to connect the camera with your smartphone.
- If you do not connect a smartphone, the area/date/time setting screen will appear.
- To connect your smartphone to the camera after the initial setup, select MENU →
(Network) → [
Cnct./Remote Sht.] → [Smartphone Connection].
- Perform initial camera setup on the Creators’ App screen.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to set the following items.
- Date and time / Display format
- Auto Power OFF Temp.
- Device name
You can change these settings later from the camera menu.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to set the following items.
On maintaining the date and time
This camera has an internal rechargeable backup battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is turned on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.
To charge the internal backup battery, insert a charged battery pack into the camera, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power turned off.
If the clock resets every time the battery pack is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.
Hint
- By connecting the camera and a smartphone via the Bluetooth function, you can operate the camera using the smartphone and transfer images from the camera to the smartphone.
Note
- If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera.
- The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at regular intervals.
