Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function)
Uses a Wi-Fi or USB connection, etc. to control the camera from a computer, including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer.
When the camera and a smartphone are connected, you cannot control the camera from a computer. Make sure that the camera is not connected to a smartphone beforehand.
For details on [PC Remote Function], refer to the following URL:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/imagingedge/l/instruction/4_1_connection/index.php
The following is the procedure for connecting the camera to your computer using a Wi-Fi connection via a Wi-Fi access point. If you will use another connection method, refer to “How to connect the camera and the computer using a method other than a Wi-Fi access point.”
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Select MENU →
(Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Connect] → [On] to connect the camera to the Wi-Fi access point.
- Connect the computer to the same Wi-Fi access point.
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Select MENU → (Network) → [
Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On].
- Select [Access Authen. Info] to display the information such as the username, password, and fingerprint.
- You can check the information by selecting MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Access Authen. Info].
- You can check the information by selecting MENU →
- Launch Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) on the computer, and then enter and confirm the access authentication information.You can now operate the camera using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote).
Menu item details
- PC Remote:
- Sets whether or not to use the [PC Remote] function. ([On] / [Off])
- Pairing:
- When connecting via a Wi-Fi access point without using the [Access Authen.] function, pair the camera with the computer.
- Wi-Fi Direct Info.:
- Displays information for connecting the computer and the camera via Wi-Fi Direct.
How to connect the camera and the computer using a method other than a Wi-Fi access point
When connecting with Wi-Fi Direct
Use the camera as an access point, and connect the computer to the camera directly via Wi-Fi.
Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) for the camera. Connect the computer and the camera using the Wi-Fi connection information displayed on the camera.
When connecting with a USB cable
Connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to the computer with a USB cable (commercially available).
Next, select [Remote Shoot (PC Remote)] on the screen displayed on the camera.
Hint
- In [Remote Shoot Setting] under [Cnct./PC Remote], you can set the save destination and saved format of still images for PC remote shooting.
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When [Access Authen.] is set to [Off] and you are connecting via a Wi-Fi access point, you need to pair the camera with the computer. Select MENU → (Network) → [Cnct./PC Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] after Step 1, and then pair the camera and the computer using Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote) on the computer. Pairing information is deleted when you initialize the camera.
