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Connecting the camera to a computer and a smartphone

Using the camera wireless LAN function

You can use the camera wireless LAN function to connect to a smartphone over a

wireless network.

• View and transfer images stored on the camera card.

• Add position information to image using the smartphone position information.

• Operate the camera using your smartphone.

For these operations, a smartphone with the smartphone app installed is necessary.

See the Olympus website for details on “OI.Share”, the smartphone app.

# Cautions

• Before using the wireless LAN function, read “Precautions when using the

wireless LAN function” (P. 153).

• If using the wireless LAN function in a country outside the region where the camera

was purchased, there is a risk that the camera will not conform to the wireless

communication regulations of that country. Olympus will not be held responsible for

any failure to meet such regulations.

• As with any wireless communication, there is always a risk of interception by a third

party.

• The wireless LAN function on the camera cannot be used to connect to a home or

public access point.

 Preparing your smartphone

Install “OI.Share”, the smartphone app, and then start OI.Share on your smartphone.

 Preparing your camera

There are 2 methods for the wireless LAN connection.

Private Connects using a preset password every time. Use this method

when you always connect to the same devices, such as your

smartphone to transfer images.

One-Time Connects using a different password each time. Use this method

for one-time connection, such as when you wish to share selected

images among a number of friends.

Select the wireless LAN connection method in advance. g “Setting up a wireless

LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings)” (P. 89)

 Private connection

The following procedure can be used to connect.

Select [Connection to Smartphone] in the q Playback Menu, and press

Follow the operation guide displayed on the monitor, pressing Q to

proceed.

• The SSID, password and QR code are displayed on the monitor.

Enter the SSID and password into your smartphone.

• If you use OI.Share on your smartphone to read the QR code, the SSID and

password are entered automatically.

• From the second time you connect, connection will be performed automatically.

• An index of images on the camera is displayed in OI.Share on your smartphone.